Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
John Rainwater, Vice President
Judeanne Natzke, Member at Large
Melissa Stefanko, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Mr. Bradtke on behalf of the park board wanted to thank Ms. Natzke and her family for her service on the park board. Ms. Natzke recently passed away and will be missed as one of the park board members.
Presentation of Dog Park
The Town Manager presented a plan for a dog park to the Park Board. The park is planned to be adjacent to Homestead Park on Hedwig Drive. The project will begin as soon as the weather allows and will take about three months to complete. Plans include parking for about 10 vehicles, a shelter, and water lines for drinking fountains for both dogs and their owners.
Renaming of Civic Park
The Town Council would like to rename Civic Park to Veterans Civic Park. The use of the park will not change.
Garden Club request to use Prairie West Park for Fundraiser
General Federation Women’s Club request Prairie West for bike parade
N. W. Indiana Apraxia Walk request Prairie West Park for fundraiser
Mr. Bradtke entertained motion to approve requests from the Garden Club, General Federation Women’s Club and the N. W. Indiana Apraxia Walk to use Prairie West Park for their fundraiser and bike parade. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Ms. Stefanko. Motion carried.
Approve programs and fees for spring
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the 2015 spring programs and fees. Ms. Sefanko so moved. Seconded by Mr. Rainwater. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Approval of grass cutting contract
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the grass cutting contract for Four Seasons Landscaping. Ms. Stefanko so moved. Seconded by Mr. Rainwater. Motion carried.
Approval of broadleaf contract
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the broadleaf contract for Forever Green. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Ms. Stefanko seconded. Motion carried.
Approval of port-a-potty contract
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the port-a-potty contract for Johnny on the Spot. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Ms. Stefanko. Motion carried.
Tree ordinance review
Park Board recommended going ahead with the tree ordinance.
Easter egg hunt is next month.
Resurface the park at Heron Lake
Park Board discussed the possibility of putting in a handicapped park and will speak with the Lions Club and other groups about helping with the fundraising. Park Superintendent would like to put something in the Summer Programs brochure.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Keilman Lease Agreement
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the Keilman Lease Agreement. Ms.Stefanko so moved. Seconded by Mr. Rainwater. Motion carried.
Approve contracts for Cedar Lake Family Golf Center: Kristen R. Hillegonds, Aaron Harris, Angela Kay Lowe, Brook Keursten, Sarah Ashley Dingman and LeAnn Stutler, recreation instructors.
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the contracts for the Cedar Lake Family Golf Center. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Ms. Stefanko. Motion carried.
Crush Baseball – Larimer Park
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve Crush Baseball at Larimer Park. Mr. Stefanko so moved. Seconded by Mr. Rainwater. Motion carried.
Splash Pad – Heron Lake
The proposals for the splash pad are in and upon approval we will proceed next week – weather permitting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Approve Pond Treatment Proposal
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to accept the proposal from MACS for pond treatment. Ms. Stefanko so moved. Seconded by Mr. Rainwater. Motion carried.
Approve Summer Contracts for: Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the summer contracts for Ashley Scanlon, Emily Litavic, Jeff Bona, Michael Stepunovic, Christian Sullivan, Kaitlyn DeYoung, Jessica DeYoung, Alexis Moralas, Victoria Moralas, Daniel Gustas and Hannah Souronis. Ms. Stefanko so moved. Seconded by Mr. Rainwater. Motion carried.
Approve Summer Programs and Fees: Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the summer programs and fees. Ms. Stefanko so moved. Seconded by Mr. Rainwater. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the fall programs and fees. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Ms. Stefanko seconded. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
The Dog Park will have opening ceremonies on September 28, 2015.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve the winter programs and fees. Ms. Stefanko so moved. Seconded by Mr. Rainwater. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
The Town Manager presented an overview to the Board on the Midwest Training facility wanting to purchase one acre of land for the expansion of their facility.
After some discussion Mr. Bradtke entertained a motion to approve Resolution 2015-1 to purchase one acre of land for the expansion of their facility. Mr. Rainwater so moved. Seconded by Ms. Stefanko. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary
Trustees:
Frank Bradtke, President
Melissa Stefanko, Vice President
John Rainwater, Member at Large
Larry Bustamante, Town Council Liaison
Chip Sobek, Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Tim Kuiper, Town Attorney
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen A. Falaschetti
Recording Secretary