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1 CITY OF TOMAHAWK Monday, July 16, :00PM PARK AND RECREATIONS COMMITTEE City Council Chamber 23 N 2 nd Street COMMITTEE MEMBERS JEFF KAHLE CHAIRPERSON TERM EXP 2019 MICKEY LOKA TERM EXP 2020 STEVE BARTZ TERM EXP 2021 TIM ALBERT TERM EXP 2019 MARK ZEIMER TERM EXP 2019 CHAD GAUERKE TERM EXP 2020 SUE THOMPSON TERM EXP 2021 WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER, FALL TOMAHAWK HAS IT ALL A. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (During this item on the agenda the Committee listens to oral comments from members of the public on non-agenda items. When speaking please state your name and limit your time to five minutes.) C. MINUTES 1. May 8, 2018 D. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Request for Placement of a Bench at Veterans Memorial Park 2. Update on 2018 Park Capital Equipment/Improvements i. Sale of 1950 s Model Zamboni from Pride Park ii. SARA Park Campground Upgrades iii. Bradley Park Boat Landing Dock iv. SARA Park Boat Landing Paving 3. Tomahawk Outdoor Recreation Plan i. Park Questionnaire (Survey) 4. Park User Fees 5. Bradley Park Walking Trails 6. Music on the River Parking 7. Sprint Tower at SARA Park E. REPORTS 1. Director s Report F. NEXT MEETING August 14, 2018 at 5:00PM G. ADJOURN Any additions to this agenda will be added to the original posted at City Hall. Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the American s with Disabilities Act, that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact the Clerk-Treasurer at City Hall, , at least three days prior to the meeting so any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request. PLEASE TURN CELL PHONES ON SILENT DURING MEETINGS Posted: 07/10/2018 Page 1 of 1

2 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS MINUTES OTHER BUSINESS MINUTES OF THE PARK AND RECREATIONS COMMITTEE City of Tomahawk City Council Chambers May 8, 2018 Chairperson KAHLE called the meeting of the Park and Recreations Committee to order at 5:00PM. Members present were Chairperson Jeff Kahle, Mickey Loka, Chad Gauerke, Sue Thompson, Mark Zeimer and Tim Albert. Absent was Steve Bartz. Also present was Director of Public Works John Cole, Park Leadsperson Steve Borem, and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Loretta Wanta. There were no public comments. MICKEY LOKA MOVED to approve the minutes from March 13, 2018 and ALBERT seconded. The VOTE was unanimous. 1.) Harley Davidson Grant SARA Park Bathroom BOREM informed the Committee that Harley Davidson had given the City of Tomahawk Parks Department a grant for $6, BOREM stated that the grant money would be used to tile the showers of the beach bathrooms. Tomahawk Flooring has given a quote of $6, for both bathrooms. The extra $ would be taken out of the Park budget. 2.) Request for a Shelter at the Dog Park BOREM stated that the users of the Dog Park would like to have a fund raiser to help with the purchase of a covered shelter to protect the users from the weather when at the Dog Park. BOREM suggested a car port be purchased for this purpose, as the Dog Park may be moved in the future and a portable shelter would be the best option. He had a price of $1500 to $2,000 for a 20 x 30 car port. BOREM suggested that the City could possibly help with the cost of the car port by matching any funds that the user s raised. MICKEY LOKA MOVED to approve the concept as presented and ALBERT seconded. The VOTE was unanimous. Park and Recreations Committee May 8, 2018 Page 1 of 3

3 ) Sale of old Zamboni from Pride Park COLE stated that the Zamboni is not being used and would like to put it on the surplus auction site. KAHLE stated the sale of the Zamboni on the surplus auction site be advertised locally for transparency purposes. MICKEY LOKA MOVED to sell the Zamboni on the surplus auction site and to advertise locally, GAUERKE seconded. The VOTE was unanimous. 4.) Summer Intern Hiring Recommendation COLE reported that he and BOREM had completed interviewing for the Summer Intern positions and that their recommendations for this year are Justin Jarvensivu returning from last year at a wage of $10.50 per hour and Nicholas Baacke and Jacob Ruid at a wage of $10.25 per hour. ALBERT MOVED to approve the hiring for the Summer Interns as recommended, ZEIMER SECONDED. The VOTE was unanimous. 5.) Tomahawk Bicycle Trails Grant Professional Construction Service Agreement COLE stated that the concept of a bicycle trail that would loop through the City was started back in 2012 and that Becher Hoppe has put a lot of time into the planning of the trail system. COLE stated that construction of the trail should take six to eight weeks and the City cost should be about $150, in the 80/20 split. COLE recommended that the City use Becher Hoppe for the Professional Construction Services. MICKEY LOKA MOVED to approve the agreement as presented, ALBERT seconded. The VOTE was unanimous. 6.) Tomahawk Outdoor Recreation Plan Park Questionnaire (Survey) COLE asked if everyone on the Committee had looked over the draft questionnaire and if they had any suggestions. KAHLE asked when the questionnaire should be completed by and COLE said by the fall of KAHLE also thought they survey was too long. COLE said the survey could possibly be condensed down, and that maybe Clerk Amanda Bartz, Steve Borem and himself could take a look at how it might be condensed down. ZIEMER stated that it Park and Recreations Committee May 8, 2018 Page 2 of 3

4 really isn t long, as some of the questions if answered no, you can skip several of the questions. ALBERT suggested that the survey be mailed to each Committee member to see how long it takes to complete the survey and bring suggestions back to next meeting. 7.) Request from Sprint for Placement of a Tower at SARA Park COLE stated that SAC Wireless had contacted him about putting up a tower on the City property (Powell Property) across from SARA Park. The tower would be from 100 to 150 feet tall. COLE stated this was just informational at this time and would keep the Committee updated as he received more information. REPORTS 1.) Director s Report COLE reported that the docks were ready to go at Bradley Park and that the new mower had been delivered. The ballfields are now ready and all the bathrooms are now open. The water at Bradley Park is scheduled to be tested on May 9 th. Robin Myre Electric will be putting the electricity in at the ten campsites at SARA Park. A grill and a fire ring will be installed at each campsite. NEXT The Park and Recreations Committee will meet on June 12, 2018 at 5:00PM at City MEETING Hall in the Council Chambers. ADJOURN GAUERKE MOVED to adjourn the meeting of the Park and Recreations Committee and ALBERT seconded. The VOTE was unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 5:28PM. Approved: Draft Clerk-Treasurer Amanda L. Bartz, CMC, WCMC Park and Recreations Committee May 8, 2018 Page 3 of 3

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8 Tomahawk Outdoor Recreations Program Survey 1. In 2017, which recreational activities did you participate in? (Choose all that apply.) Events/Festivals/Fairs Volleyball Boating Soccer Water Skiing Baseball/Softball/T-Ball Canoeing/Kayaking Bird Watching/Nature Viewing Swimming Geocaching/Letterboxing Gardening Driving for Pleasure Picnicking Dog Walking/Dog Park Walking/Hiking Cross Country Running Skiing/Snowshoeing Playground Usage Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding Inline Skating Ice Skating Skateboarding Sledding Camping (RV or Tent) Disc Golf Camping (primitive) Golf Hunting/Trapping Horse Riding Archery/Sport Shooting ATV/UTV/OHM Riding Fishing Snowmobiling Tennis/Pickle Ball Bicycling Basketball Other 2. What potential outdoor opportunities should be developed in Tomahawk? 3. How often do you use the following Tomahawk Parks? Park Name I don t Use this Park Bradley Park Dog Park Frenchtown Beach Frenchtown Park Jersey City Park Kwahamot Park Pride Park SARA Park Squaw Point Washington Square Park Occasionally Monthly Weekly Multiple Times a Week Page 1 of 5

9 4. How do you rate your satisfaction with the following Tomahawk Parks? Park Name I don t Use this Park Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Bradley Park Dog Park Frenchtown Beach Frenchtown Park Jersey City Park Kwahamot Park Pride Park SARA Park Squaw Point Washington Square Park 5. Rate your satisfaction with the following Tomahawk park facilities: Park Name I don t Use this Feature Very Satisfied Tennis Courts Softball Fields Riverwalk Trail Boat Landings Volleyball Courts Basketball Courts Skate Park Playgrounds Shelters Frenchtown Sledding Hill Swim Beaches Ice Rinks Campground Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied 6. What improvements are needed at the City of Tomahawk Parks? Page 2 of 5

10 7. Figuratively, if you had $100 to spend on park improvements, what would you buy? (Check the items you would buy.) (Cost $1) Addition to SARA Park disk golf course. (Cost $5) Additional tennis courts in Frenchtown Park. (Cost $20) Resurface tennis court in Frenchtown Park. (Cost $1) Pickle ball court setup at Frenchtown tennis court. (Cost$75) Bathroom/Shelter at SARA Park Boat Landing/Beach Area. (Cost $20) Ice rink improvements. (Cost $20) Skate Park, concrete ramps. (Cost $45) Baseball field, not a softball field. (Cost $10) Outdoor basketball court at Frenchtown Park. (Cost $5) New playground equipment at Veterans Memorial Park. (Cost $12) New playground equipment at SARA Park. (Cost $20) New Bradley Park trail. (Cost $30) New Exercise/Play fitness Trail. (Cost $10) Bradley Park trail improvement. 8. From the above choices, what are your top 3 priorities? 9. What type of water enthusiast are you? (Choose one.) Not at all. (I m not interested in water recreations at all, not even with friends.) Casual user. (I like to use the water, but only do so occasionally.) Enthusiastic. (I access or go on the water regularly in summer, and I might occasionally access the ice in the winter.) Avid. (I am always on the water or ice every chance I get.) If you choose Not at all. Please proceed to question How do you use the water? (Check all that apply.) Canoe/Kayak/Row Boat Boating/Water Sport (motorized) Swimming Fishing (shore use or non-motorized winter use) Fishing (motor boat use) Ice Fishing (driving on ice; car, ATV, or snowmobile) Snowmobiling/ATVing on ice Other (please specify) 11. What public boat landing and water access improvements are needed? (Please identify locations and improvements needed.) Page 3 of 5

11 12. What winter recreation activities do you participate in? (Choose all that apply.) Snowmobiling Cross Country Skiing Snowshoeing Ice Skating/Hockey Sledding Ice Fishing Other (please specify) 13. How often do you use the following trails? Trail Name I don t Use this Trail Bradley Park Trail System Riverwalk Trail Hiawatha Trail Occasionally Monthly Weekly Multiple Times a Week 14. Rate your satisfaction of the following trails? Trail Name I don t Use this Trail Very Satisfied Bradley Park Trail System Riverwalk Trail Hiawatha Trail Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied 15. What improvements to the above trails would you like to see? (Identify a trail, then list improvements.) 16. What type of motorized vehicle (ATV/UTV/Off-Highway Motorcycle) enthusiast are you? Not at all. (I don t own or use these vehicles at all.) Casual user. (I like to use motorized vehicles for fun, but only do so occasionally, or only on my own land.) Enthusiastic. (I access or go on motorized routes and trails regularly in summer, and I might occasionally access the ice in winter) Avid. (I am always on a motorized vehicle every change I get all year long.) 17. Why type of bicyclist are you? No way, no how. (I m not interest in bicycling at all, not even for recreation.) Interested but concerned. (I like riding, but don t do it regularly. I am generally concerned that my route is not safe to ride, so I don t ride often. I defiantly do not ride when the weather is bad. Page 4 of 5

12 Enthusiastic and confident. (I feel comfortable sharing the road with motor vehicles, but I prefer to ride on separate facilities like bike lanes. I may or may not ride in inclement weather.) Strong and fearless. (I am confident in my abilities and will ride regardless or roadway conditions, amount of traffic, or inclement weather.) 18. How do you learn about outdoor recreation in Tomahawk? Chamber of Commerce (e.g. physical booth/building, online, mailed flyer/booklet) City of Tomahawk Website or direct communication A club s website or social media Newspaper/Buyers Guide TV story or advertising Radio Word of Mouth (e.g. friends or family) Other (please specify) 19. Are you satisfied with how you find outdoor recreation information in Tomahawk? Yes No, please explain 20. Do you have any concerns or comments? Yes, please explain No Demographic information will be used by the Tomahawk Park and Recreations Committee to compile a picture of respondents and will not be used to identify you in any way. Respondents will be kept anonymous. 21. What is your age? Younger than More than What is your gender? Male Female 23. Do you live in or own a summer home in the City of Tomahawk? Yes No, please provide your zip code: Page 5 of 5

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15 SARA PARK CAMPGROUND Tel: (City Hall) CITY OF TOMAHAWK PO Box 469 Tomahawk, WI Directions: Take exit 229 into Tomahawk on Somo Ave (State Highway 86) at the first stop sign continue straight and it will lead you to SARA Park. 10 SITES ON THE WISCONSIN RIVER AND LAKE MOHAWKSIN 900 W SOMO AVE TOMAHAWK, WI 5447 Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall... Tomahawk has it all

16 RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. No littering, please make sure all refuse is placed in provided containers. 2. Please observe the 10mph speed limit. Only street registered motor vehicles are allowed in the campsite area. 3. Pets must be on a leash when outside of vehicles. Owners are responsible for immediately removing animal feces from the grounds. 4. Quiet time is 10:00pm to 6:00am. No generators. Please be considerate of your fellow campers. 5. Campfires are required to be in the fire rings. Please do not move fire ring. 6. Camping and parking in designated areas only. 7. Water outlets in the park are for drinking and cooking use. 8. No cutting of trees or damage to the equipment. 9. No holding tank sewage may be dumped in the park. A sewage dump station is located at the Tomahawk City garage on the corner of Railway Avenue and Spirit Avenue. 10. Checkout time is 3:00pm. Fees are $20.00 per night and must be paid in advance on first day. 11. One camping unit per site. 10 people maximum per camping unit. A camping unit is defined as one family or a group of 4 adults. 12. Maximum continuous stay of 14 days. 13. Park attendants will check on campground and fees every morning. 14. Camping registration must be completed before occupying site. 15. Violations of any laws, ordinances, or rules may lead to ejection from the park. FOR RESERVATIONS: Call City Hall CAMPGROUND INCLUDES: 10 Sites Public Beach Public Bathrooms and Showers RV Dump Station Boat Landing Playground Baseball Diamonds Volleyball Courts POINTS OF INTEREST IN THE TOMAHAWK AREA Mini Golf Variety of Supper Clubs and Eating Establishments Kwahamot Water Ski Show Flea Markets Golf Boat and Jet Ski Rentals Fishing on the Wisconsin River and Lake Mohawksin Hiking and Biking Trails Variety of Parks and Lakes Shopping in Historic Downtown Tomahawk and North 4th Street For more information about the area contact the TOMAHAWK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CITY OF TOMAHAWK PO Box 469 Tomahawk, WI Phone: Fax: clerktreasurer@cityoftomahawk.com

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