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Meeting Name: Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services Agenda status: Draft
Meeting date/time: 3/12/2008 5:15 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall Annex, Room 130
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07-0808 A review apparent conflicts between Cemetery Board and Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural ServicesCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Cemetery Board and Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services to meet with Donnie Snow, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, to review and recommend resolution of apparent conflicts in their functional operations as set forth in the Code of Ordinances. (Ord.03-08) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 8-8-07: that the item be deferred. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 9-12-07: that the item be deferred. Further recommend that the item be referred to the Board of Cemetery Commissioners Fiscal note: N/A Recommendation of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners 9-17-07: There is a conflict with the City Ordinance 7038 and 3044. The ordinances have conflicting language regarding who has authority over the other - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, or Cemetery commission - that needs to be discussed and resolved. Donnie Snow would like everyone to bring his or her thoughts on the subject to the next meeting to discuss.    Not available Not available
08-1626 A Rotary Foundation of Racine West, Inc. requests pertaining to the Dragon Boat Festival on July 11 and 12, 2008.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Rotary Foundation of Racine West, Inc., requesting permission to utilize various parks for the 5th annual Great Midwest Dragon Boat Festival, on July 11 and 12, 2008, for the use of selling beverages, beer, food items and providing live entertainment, to close city streets and parking lanes for a parade and race administration and to utilize the parking lot at the south end of Pershing Drive. Also, sponsoring organizations request permission to place posters on or about city streets and parks regarding this free event. (Res.08-0698) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 02-11-08: That permission be granted to utilize various parks for the 5th annual Great Midwest Dragon Boat Festival, on July 11 and 12, 2008, for the use of selling beverages, beer, food items and providing live entertainment, as long as applicant applies for all necessary permits and licenses. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 2-12-08: Permission be granted to the Rotary Foundation of Racine West, Inc. to us   Not available Not available
08-1742 A YMCA request to use city right-of-way and Monument Square on June 21, 2008 for the 30th Annual Lighthouse Run.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the YMCA requesting to use city right-of-way and Monument Square on June 21, 2008 for the 30th Annual Lighthouse Run. (Res.08-0665 of 03-04-08 and Res.08-0699 of 03-18-08) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (2-26-08): Permission be granted to the sponsor of the Lighthouse Run to use certain city streets for the period of 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2008, and to close the following streets: Main Street from State Street to Sixth Street Lake Avenue from 8th Street to State Street State Street from Main Street to Lake Avenue Main Street from State Street to 3 Mile Road (west side two traffic lanes will remain open for two-way traffic) Dodge Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard Michigan Boulevard from Dodge Street to Wolff Street Wolff Street from Michigan Boulevard to North Main Street Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to communicate with the U. S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close Main Street Bridge to boat traffic for the period of 7   Not available Not available
08-1815 A Communication from the students and staff of Walden III Middle/High School requesting to build an outdoor classroom at Franklin Park.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the students and staff of Walden III Middle/High School requesting to build an outdoor classroom at Franklin Park. (Res.08-0700) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 3-12-08: that the request be approved. Further recommend that the request be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to the event; C. The cost of the outdoor classroom be fully funded by Walden students and staff; D. That the classroom remain in public use; E. Walden staff and students work with PRCS staff on final details. Fiscal note: N/A   Not available Not available
08-1816 A 4th of July parade and fireworks.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the President of 4th Fest of Greater Racine requesting permission to use city right-of-way for the 4th of July parade on Friday, July 4, 2008, and permission to use North Beach for the fireworks. (Res.08-0701) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (3-11-08): Permission be granted to Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. to close certain city streets on Friday, July 4, 2008, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to hold the 2008 Independence Day Parade. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer be authorized and directed to communicate with the U. S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close the Main Street Bridge to boat traffic on Friday, July 4, 2008, from 7:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and both the Main Street and State Street Bridges on Friday, July 4, 2008, from 9:05 p.m. to 10:40 p.m., for the Fourth Fest activities. Further recommends that in the interest of public safety, the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police be authorized and directed to close Goold Street, Yout Street, Englis   Not available Not available
07-1480 A Request of Wayne Clingman to meet with the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to present a long term programming proposal benefiting the Parks Department and the City of Racine.CommunicationSubject:Request of Wayne Clingman to meet with the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to present a long term programming proposal benefiting the Parks Department and the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 12-12-07: that the request be deferred. Fiscal Note: To be determined Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 4-23-08: that the communication be received and filed. Fiscal note: N/A   Not available Not available