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CHIPPEWA COUNTY

FACILITIES & PARKS COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEETING

OCTOBER 27, 2016

CHIPPEWA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RM 119Q

4:00 PM

Chippewa County Published 11/8/2016 12:00 AM

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Departed

Florian Skwierczynski Chippewa County District 11 (Chair) Present

Jason Bergeron Chippewa County District 6 (Vice-Chair) Present

Harold Steele Chippewa County District 1 Present

Lawrence J. Willkom Chippewa County District 9 Present

Leigh Darrow Chippewa County District 15 Present 5:44 PM

3. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WISHING TO BE HEARD Mr. Steve Thaler spoke to the committee and requested that the bollards be removed for easier access for his car wash. Supervisor Skwierczynski recognized Mr. Thaler and asked if any committee member had any questions. The committee did not have any questions.

4. CONSENT AGENDA

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Leigh Darrow, District 15

SECONDER: Harold Steele, District 1

AYES: Skwierczynski, Bergeron, Steele, Willkom, Darrow

1. Approve the agenda

2. Approve the Minutes

3. Facilities & Parks Committee - Regular Meeting - Sep 1, 2016 4:00 PM

4. Schedule next meeting date - January 5, 2017 at 4 PM

5. REPORTS

A. Facilities and Parks Director Report's - Larry Ritzinger

Project Updates

a. Pine Point Park Beach Relocation Project

Facilities & Parks Committee

Minutes October 27, 2016 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 119Q 4:00 PM


The Beach Relocation project was started on 10/03/2016 and the expected completion date is 11/07/2016. Signage, benches, picnic tables, trees and plantings will be completed in April or May. The committee reviewed pictures of the project.

b. Pine Point Park Bathroom/Shower Facility

The committee reviewed the proposed bathroom layout. The project qualifies as a "Public Works" project and will be bid out either as a pre-fab or a block type building. A more detailed (90% complete) drawing will be brought forward to the January meeting.

Pine Point Park Bathroom/Shower Facility Schematic

c. Public Firearms Range Signage

The firearms range signage project is complete. The committee reviewed the signs. Total cost of the project is $973.75.

d. Parks Water Quality Project

The Park Water Upgrade project is currently out for bid, with bids due on 11/14/16. This project is relying on additional type "B" tax deed land sales and/or timber harvesting funding in 2016 and 2017.

e. Sheriff's Department/911 Center Generator Stack Modifications and Testing

The building pressurization trends show the building is consistently staying positively pressurized since the mechanical upgrades. The generator was tested on 10/12/16. No odor was detected in the 911 Center or anywhere on the 1st floor in the Sheriff's Department. No negative feedback was received from the Sheriff's Department staff. A slight odor was detected on the 2nd floor on the South end of the building.

6. BUSINESS ITEMS

1. Parking Lot "A" Bollards - Florian Skwierczynski Supervisor Skwierczynski requested final opinions from the committee. The committee reviewed the pro and cons of the bollards being removed. There was specific mention of the consensus that the committee reached in July of 2016 that the bollards were to be installed. All committee members were present for this meeting. Supervisor Wilkom now prefers that the bollards be removed. Supervisor Darrow now prefers leasing or selling land. Supervisor Bergerson suggested a gate may be an option and requested pricing to install a gate. Director Ritzinger requested that the record reflect the Facilities Safety Committee and Rainy Rogge from the Veterans Department both expressed safety concerns with removing the bollards. A motion was made to table the discussion until the January meeting.


MOVER: Leigh Darrow, District 15

SECONDER: Harold Steele, District 1

AYES: Skwierczynski, Bergeron, Steele, Willkom, Darrow

2. Boat Ramp Power Loading - Larry Ritzinger


Minutes October 27, 2016 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 119Q 4:00 PM


A power loading illustration was reviewed with the committee. A review of all County boat landings was conducted by Director Ritzinger and the list was reviewed by the committee. Five (5) out of eight (8) boat landings have required maintenance over the years due to power loading. Supervisor Steele wanted to know if the County could use a longer concrete pad. Director Ritzinger and Parks and Custodial Manager Bowe stated that they were not positive this could be done on existing launches. Supervisor Bergeron asked about the cost to maintain the launches. Director Ritzinger stated that it was minimal; a couple of days labor and a couple hundred dollars in material per year. The committee did not elect to move further with recommendations regarding restricting power loading at any of the boat landings due to the negative impact to the public being greater than the cost to maintain the boat landings.

3. Pine Point Beach and No Wake Buoys - Larry Ritzinger The existing ordinances regarding swimming beaches and buoy placement were shared with the committee. It was noted that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI-DNR) requires an application/permit for all buoy placements. The committee was presented with the proposed buoy layouts for the new swimming beach at Pine Point. The committee recommended that Director Ritzinger and Parks and Custodial Manager Bowe make the decision on how many and where to place the buoys as long as they are in compliance with current WI-DNR regulations.

4. Government Center Parking Violations - Larry Ritzinger Director Ritzinger stated that it appears the 14 new parking signs and talking to some of the local businesses has reduced the number of parking violations. Director Ritzinger asked the committee for direction regarding any action or inaction that the committee wishes to take on the matter (i.e. sending a letter to local businesses and/or requesting help from Chippewa Falls Police Department and/or the Chippewa County Sheriff's Department with parking violation enforcement.) The committee discussed the issue and declined to take any action.

7. COMMUNICATION

8. AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION

1. Options associated with egress and bollards in relation to Express Mart and Parking Lot "A".

9. ADJOURN


MOVER: Harold Steele, District 1

SECONDER: Jason Bergeron, District 6 (Vice-Chair)

AYES: Skwierczynski, Bergeron, Steele, Willkom

ABSENT: Darrow

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

FACILITIES & PARKS COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

CHIPPEWA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, RM 119Q

4:00 PM

Chippewa County Page 1 Published 9/23/2016 12:00 AM

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived

Florian Skwierczynski Chippewa County District 11 (Chair) Present

Jason Bergeron Chippewa County District 6 (Vice-Chair) Present

Harold Steele Chippewa County District 1 Present

Lawrence J. Willkom Chippewa County District 9 Absent

Leigh Darrow Chippewa County District 15 Present

3. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WISHING TO BE HEARD Mr. Steve Thaler from Express Mart was recognized by the Committee. Mr. Thaler was concerned over the new bollards installed in the North Parking Lot (Parking Lot A). His concern was for customers exiting the car wash. Supervisor Skwierczynski stated the reasons for the bollards was safety as the car wash creates a sheet of ice and also, the liability of using the parking lot. Pictures of the ice sheet by the Veterans van was reviewed with Mr. Thaler and the committee. Mr. Thaler stated he was not aware there was a problem. The committee thanked Mr. Thaler for sharing his concerns.

4. CONSENT AGENDA


MOVER: Jason Bergeron, District 6 (Vice-Chair)

SECONDER: Leigh Darrow, District 15

AYES: Skwierczynski, Bergeron, Steele, Darrow

ABSENT: Willkom

1. Approve the agenda

2. Approve the Minutes

Facilities & Parks Committee - Regular Meeting - Jul 21, 2016 4:00 PM

3. Schedule next meeting date - November 3rd, 2016 at 4:00 PM

5. REPORTS

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Minutes September 1, 2016 Regular Meeting Chippewa County Courthouse, Rm 119Q 4:00 PM


A. Facilities and Parks Director Report's - Larry Ritzinger

1. Energy Report A county wide energy assessment and energy plan was completed in 2008/2009. From that report, the County Board adopted a resolution to move forward with a plan for countywide energy conservation. Director Ritzinger stated that it is important to compare energy consumption year to year verses dollars expended as the energy rate continuously changes. The graphs for energy consumption and costs were reviewed by the committee. Supervisor Bergeron commented that the parking lot energy savings graph showed a large improvement. Director Ritzinger shared with the committee that this was due to the exterior light changeover to LED lights and there are more lights that will be converted to LED for further energy conservation.

2. Parking Lot Maintenance & Safety Improvements Annual parking lot maintenance including crack repair, painting, and sealing will be completed in various areas between 9/9/16 and 9/11/16. The Courthouse Employee Safety Workgroup expressed concerns with parking lot safety and recommended upgrading the parking lot striping and signage. The committee reviewed the parking lot upgrades that included multiple colored paint, pedestrian cross hatching, and also new paint for the handicap parking stalls. The bollards were installed on 8/29/16. New signs with "Visitor or Employee Parking Only" will be installed next week.

3. Air Handling Unit 13 Project Update The Air Handling Unit 13 (AHU-13) Pressurization Project was completed in late May. The building pressure has been stabilized. Three (3) generator tests netted good results. Another revision was completed on 8/29/16 to extend the generator exhaust stack and remove the cap. This change will assist in discharging the exhaust further into the sky and enhancing the dilution. The pictures of the old stack and the new stack with the extension were reviewed by the committee.

4. Pine Point Beach Project Update Lake Holcombe Rip Rap Inc. was the low bid/only bid for this project. The big was negotiated to $76,465. The DNR permits have been applied for and are expected to be received without delays. The construction schedule is from mid September to early November. There will not be any work in the water or shoreline until after October 16th due to a "Special Concern Species", the Blanding's Turtle. Supervisor Skwierczynski was approached at Pint Point County Park by a member of the public regarding his concerns about the closeness of the new beach to the boat launch. Director Ritzinger stated that the new beach location was reviewed extensively with the Land Conservation & Forest Management Department. The swimming area will be controlled with appropriate buoys.

5. Parks Well/Potable Water Project Update The Water Upgrade Project is currently out for bid. The project includes a new well for Morris-Erickson Campground and Otter Lake Campground, adding a pump to the hand well at the Otter Lake Day Park, and abandoning a hand pump at Pine Point. There is an alternative to drill a new well and install a new pump at Round Lake. Construction is scheduled between 10/06/16 and 11/05/16.

6. Pine Point Shower & Bathroom Facility Project Update CBS Squared is in the design phase for a pre-fab facility modeled around a product from Huffcut Concrete. The construction drawings and specifications are expected to be completed by 1/1/17.

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Director Ritzinger reviewed the initial draft with the committee. Director Ritzinger will have further developed plans to share with the committee at the November meeting.

7. Lueck's Landing Update Eagle Point township has removed some of the asphalt at the end of 75th Avenue by Lueck's landing that is on private land. Eagle Point is planning to install signage stating "Private Property". Facilities & Parks will create a walking trail to the lake and install appropriate signage at the trail head. This project is scheduled to be complete by December of 2016.

8. Firearms Range Signage Update The range signage was reviewed with the committee. Installation of the signs is scheduled to be completed by the end of September.

9. Eagle Point Tower Safety Concerns On 8/12/16, it was brought to our attention that there were youths gaining entry to the Eagle Point tower site and climbing the tower and possibly drinking beer. The Sheriff's Department immediately installed 2 cameras and there have not been any further security breaches. The Facilities & Parks division has plans to rework the fence, adding barb wire and changing the gate. The division will also install "No Trespassing" signs along the fence. There is also an investigation on how to secure the stairwell to the tower. The committee reviewed the site pictures of the tower.

B. General Reports

6. BUSINESS ITEMS

1. Xcel Energy Solar Gardens Director Ritzinger had an opportunity to meet with Director Roach and Administrator Pascarella at the Facilities & Parks budget meeting in August. The opportunity to participate in the Xcel Solar Garden project was discussed and there is room in the 2017 budget to participate at the 10kW level or $17,800. Supervisor Bergeron: I think it is a good way to lead by example. The cost spread out per resident is only 25 cents a year. It's a reasonable number and a good example to set for others. Supervisor Steele: I have 2 issues with this; (in Cornell) we have clean power now in the form of 7 total hydro powered dams and we have some of the highest energy costs in the nation and we are losing businesses due to the cost. Supervisor Darrow: It takes too long for our return on investment and we would be building the gardens for Xcel Energy. I do want green energy, but paying up front and having a long pay back period is not what I would recommend. Supervisor Skwierczynski: As a homeowner, I can't do this myself. Yes, we're helping build the garden, but this way we are using clean energy instead of an alternative "dirty" fuel source (i.e. coal). Motion to recommend to spend up to $17,800 (10kW of power) for the Solar Gardens.

RESULT: FAILED [2 TO 2]

AYES: Skwierczynski, Bergeron

NAYS: Steele, Darrow

ABSENT: Willkom

7. COMMUNICATION

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8. AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION

1. Power Loading at Boat Ramps Director Ritzinger was asked to create a summary report of the eight (8) different boat ramp sites for the next meeting and the effect of power loading on those sites.

2. Park Project Update

9. ADJOURN

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Chippewa County Boat Landings

Boat Landing Location

Current Power

Loading

Restrictions

Landing Usage Characteristics of Landing

Previous

Maintenance

Required

Power Loading

Restrictions Needed -

(F&P Opinion)

County

1 Lake Wissota / Anson - East None Light Steep landing in rough condition - water drops off sharply. Yes Medium

2 Lake Wissota / Anson - North None Medium / Heavy Average slope/ newer landing - good condition - water drops off sharply. Yes High - 2

3 Otter Lake - Day Park None Medium Fairly flat older landing - in poor condition - gentle slope in water. No Low

4 Otter Lake - Campground None Light Steep landing in rough condition - gentle slope in water. No Low

5 Otter Lake - New Landing None Medium / Heavy Average slope/ newer landing - good condition - average slope in water. Yes Medium

6 Lake Holcombe - Pine Point Park None Heavy Average slope/ newer landing - good condition - average slope in water. No Medium

7 Long Lake - Morris - Erickson Park None Medium / Heavy Fairly flat landing - in good condition - limited slope in water (quite shallow & flat). Yes High - 1

8 Round Lake - Day Park None Medium Average slope/ newer landing - good condition - average slope in water. Yes Medium

Other

1 Lake Wissota / Lafayette None Heavy Fairly flat newer landing - good condition - average slope in water. Unknown Unknown

2 Lake Wissota / Rod & Gun None Medium / Heavy Fairly flat newer landing - in good condition - gentle slope in water (bay). Unknown Unknown

3 Lake Wissota / State Park None Medium Fairly flat landing - in good condition - gentle slope in water (bay). Unknown Unknown

4 Otter Lake - DNR - South End None Medium / Heavy Average slope/ newer landing - good condition - average slope in water. Unknown Unknown

5 Otter Lake - Township - Gravel None Light Fairly flat landing - all gravel - no dock- limited slope in water (quite shallow & flat). Unknown Unknown

6 Long Lake - Township None Light Steep landing in rough condition - gentle slope in water. Unknown Unknown

7 Lake Holcombe - Ted'd None Medium Fairly flat older landing - gravel Unknown Unknown

8 Lake Holcombe - East Bay - Town None Light Fairly flat older landing Unknown Unknown

9 Lake Holcombe - N.W. - Town None Medium Fairly flat older landing Unknown Unknown

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STATEMENT OF EXPLANATION GOVERNMENT CENTER PARKING

Discussion on impact of local businesses and residents utilizing the Government Center parking lots and parking ordinance enforcement.

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Department of Administration

Facilities and Parks Division Larry Ritzinger, Director

711 N. Bridge Street, Room 012 Ph: (715) 726-7882 Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Fx: (715) 726-4599

DATE: October 20, 2016 TO: Crossfit of Chippewa Falls, Express Mart, Insty Prints, LTC rX, Medicine Shoppe, MMS, Mullen Law Group, Olson’s Creamland Dairy, Starting Points, The Garage RE: CHIPPEWA COUNTY PARKING LOTS A, B, D-1, D-2, AND E Per Chippewa County Ordinance, Chapter 58, Section 37, the County’s parking lots are for employee and visitor parking only. The definition for “Visitors” is defined in this section as “any member of the public having business to conduct in the courthouse.” The County respectfully requests your compliance with the aforementioned ordinance in all Chippewa County parking lots. Please see the enclosed map of the County parking lots in the area. Violators may be subject to citations by the Chippewa Falls Police Department, the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department and/or may be towed at the owner’s expense. The County appreciates your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Larry Ritzinger

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Department of Administration

Facilities and Parks Division Larry Ritzinger, Director

711 N. Bridge Street, Room 012 Ph: (715) 726-7882 Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Fx: (715) 726-4599

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