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Meeting Name: Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/14/2007 5:15 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 130, City Hall Annex
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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07-0172 A Director's ReportReportSubject: Director's Report Receive and file.   Action details Not available
07-0174 A Minutes of the Board of Cemetery CommissionersReportSubject: Minutes of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners Receive and file.   Action details Not available
07-0024 A Request of the Alderman of the Seventh District to meet with the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to request to change the name of Cheska Park to Vidian/Cheska Park.CommunicationSubject: Request of the Alderman of the Seventh District to meet with the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to request to change the name of Cheska Park to Vidian/Cheska Park. Staff recommendation: No recommendation at this time. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 2-14-07: that the request be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 6-13-07: that the request be approved. Fiscal note: $200.00 for signageDeferred  Action details Not available
07-0026 A Request of Applied Ecological Services for an extension of their request for a research project to monitor water quality in a pond at Johnson Park. Request of Applied Ecological Services for an extension of their request for a research project to monitorCommunicationSubject: Request of Applied Ecological Services for an extension of their request for a research project to monitor water quality in a pond at Johnson Park. Staff recommendation: Approve request for an extension. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 2-14-07: that the request be approved. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0076 A Dragon Boat Festival requestCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Rotary Foundation of Racine West, Inc., requesting permission to utilize various parks for the fourth annual Great Midwest Dragon Boat Festival, on July 13 and 14, 2007, 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. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 2-14-07: that the request be approved. Fiscal note: $193.00 revenue to the City Recommendation of the License and Welfare Committee: That permission be granted upon the Rotary Club obtaining a Temporary Class "B" Retailer's License and contingent upon approval of the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Service Board and the Department of Public Works. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (2-27-07): Permission be grantRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0081 A Direct Referral: Communication from 5th District Alderman David Maack on behalf of the parents of Andrei Rutkowski who passed away, requesting to have a mural painted on the large retaining wall by the stairs on the north side of the Zoo in his honor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral: Communication from 5th District Alderman David Maack on behalf of the parents of Andrei Rutkowski who passed away, requesting to have a mural painted on the large retaining wall by the stairs on the north side of the Zoo in his honor. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 2-14-07: to approve the request. Fiscal note: No cost to the City.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
07-0111 A The Racine Area Soap Box Derby requesting the closing of Hoffert Dr at North Beach. Dates in May, June and July of 2007CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Derby Director of the Racine Area Soap Box Derby requesting the closing of Hoffert Dr at North Beach on May 12-13, June 16-17 and September 8-9, 2007. Recommendation: Permission be granted to the Racine Area Soap Box Derby to use Hoffert Drive for rallies on Saturday and Sunday May 12-13, 2007, Saturday and Sunday, June 16-17, 2007 and Saturday and Sunday, September 8-9, 2007, with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event; C. The set up and dismantling of barricades, snow fencing and placement of waste barrels will be the responsibility of the Soap Box Derby Association and must be erected no sooner than 24 hours prior to the event and must be removed no later than 24 hours after the event; D. Any overtime costs and/or equipment and material loss will be charged to the Soap Box Derby Association; E. The sponsor shall notify all residents on Michigan Boulevard and residents in the 200 blocks of Kewaunee Street, St. Patrick Street, High Street and EngDeferredPass Action details Not available
07-0127 A Temporary erection of a prototype wind power machine.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Adam Fuller requesting a hearing before the appropriate committee regarding the temporary erection of a prototype wind power machine. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 2-14-07: that the request be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 3-14-07: that the request be received and filed. Further it is recommended to the Mayor and Common Council that the prototype be placed at Olson Industrial Park. Fiscal note: N/ADeferred  Action details Not available
07-0173 A (Direct Referral) - Request of Terry McCarthy asking that the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department undertake a visioning exercise.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) - Request of Terry McCarthy asking that the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department undertake a visioning exercise. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 2-14-07: that the request be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 3-14-07: that the request be deferred. Fiscal note: N/ADeferred  Action details Not available