Minutes of Park Committee Meeting April 11, 2007
Attendance: David Nelson, Steve Christenson, Joyce Gullickson, Don Mork, Mary Lou
Stanley, Scott Ward 16 of the public were in attendance.
David Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Minutes of the September 11, 2006 meeting were read. MS made the motion that the minutes be
approved as read. DM seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Election of Officers for 2007:
MS nominated David Nelson for Chairman. DM seconded. JG moved that the nominations be
close DM seconded. Motion passed – DN, Chairman.
MS nominated SC for Vice Chairman. JG motioned that the nominations be closed. DM
seconded. Motion passed - SC – Vice Chairman.
SC nominated JG for secretary. MS seconded. DM motioned that the nominations be closed.
Motion passed - JG- Secretary.
Public Concerns:
A representative spoke of the concerns of the fishermen:
The launch fees were thought to be unneeded and in excess.
The hours the park is open. If they were set because of security, the fishermen could be
extra “eyes”. Night fishing would not be conducive for the park hours.
Referred to DNR State statute 9.21 (?) in regards to a locked gate on a public access –
Egress.
Would there be winter access?
Enough boat parking?
Would Sunrise Beach be included in the launch fee?
Stated that fishermen & residents had free access for years and they see no need for gate.
As residents we all pay taxes for use of these facilities, aren’t there funds from the State
or Federal Governments to fund the maintenance – the committee stated that we would
check into this option, but nothing had been mentioned when we first approached the
DNR, etc.
Would there be special hours for the fishing tournaments?
Requested that these comments be publicized.
Park Update:
Scott Ward stated that the shelters, storage shed and bathrooms would be painted/stained next
week. The bollards for the gate and the pavement will be in by mid May. The public again
challenged the gate stating that if hours aren’t established there would be no need for gate. Scott
said it was already in the contract and built.
The color for the bathroom roof is green. Weathered gray for the wood-look. The gate will be
Brown with reflective tape. The eves on the bathroom – beige.
There was discussion on entrance lighting- for the sign only or a light pole by the gate. It was
decided that both would be best with switches for on/off service.
Josh Luedtke will be removing 2 pines near the launch area – the root systems were disturbed
and they are dying.
Discussion concerning donations for trees/shrubs, etc. The Lake Wapogasset Assoc. will be
donating for this cause. Information to be put on website.
MS’s son will be donating his time to help with the planting. The Amery Master Gardner’s have
shown an interest in helping & advising. We will meet soon to determine where flowers, etc.
may be placed. We will need flowers for the Grand Opening.
Park Rules were reviewed and adjusted somewhat. (See attached). These will be submitted to
the town Board for review and action. The ordinance will be processed soon.
DM moved that the park be operated without hours for a year – this would be subject to change
if problems arise. SC seconded the motion – motion passed.
The date for completion and use of the park is July 20th. The Grand Opening will be July 21st.
Need to determine just whom to invite.
Reviewed the envelopes/stickers possibilities. Joyce had received a copy of one from Shell
Lake. It seems to fit our requirements. DN will check cost from Ray K Printing.
Discussion about reserving the pavilions – this would be done likely through the Town Clerk.
Proposed fees of $25.00 for the small one and $35.00 for the larger – per day.
It was decided that we would have park clean up on July 14th in the afternoon. This would be for
poison Ivy control, mowing and general clean up.
Fencing along Hwy F was discussed. MS moved that we check cost of split rail cedar. It would
be approximately 320’ from the walk way by spill way to the Wapo. Lake Lane.
Winter access to the park was tabled until next meeting.
Ordering the benches, picnic tables and trash containers was discussed next. Scott will verify the
number of each with the Town Chairman.
The next meeting was set for May 9th at 7:00 PM
DM moved that the meeting be closed. SC seconded. Motion passed.