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Meeting Name: Board of Park, Recreation and Cultural Services Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/13/2011 5:15 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall Annex, Room 130
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11-6136 A Communication from the Racine Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps requesting the waiver of fees for rental of Pershing Park, and permission for two scout troops to camp at Pershing Park over the Memorial Day weekend, May 27-30, 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Racine Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps requesting the waiver of fees for rental of Pershing Park and permission for two scout troops to camp at Pershing Park over the Memorial Day weekend, May 27-30, 2011. (Res.11-2503) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3-21-11: Recommend that fees charged to the Racine Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps for the use of Pershing Park for their “Healing Field of Flags” event to be held over Memorial Day weekend, May 27-30, 2011, be reduced to 50% of the published rate. Further recommend that permission be granted for two Scout troops to camp overnight on the park grounds during the event. Fiscal Note: The current fee is $300 a day and will be reduced to $150 with an additional $350 deposit. The Racine Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps will take care of the security fees. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 4-13-11: To approve with conditions the communication from the Racine Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps requesting permission for two scout troops to camp at Pershing Park Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6184 A Communication from the Boy Scouts requesting use of North Beach or Pershing Park the weekend of August 19-21, 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Boy Scouts requesting use of North Beach or Pershing Park the weekend of August 19-21, 2011. (Res.11-2504) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 4-13-11: To approve the request of the Boy Scouts to use Pershing Park the weekend of August 19-21, 2011 for the purpose of their Camporee weekend under the assumption that the area used at Pershing Park is exclusive only the evening of August 20; further, to work with PRCS staff to address safety concerns. Further recommends, that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement is executed; B. A liability insurance certificate is filed prior to the event; C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor; D. The sponsor shall pay a $300.00 per day special event fee and a $350 deposit fee. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer, Chief of Police, and Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services provide limited assistance, inRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6197 A Request to use city right-of-way for the 4th of July parade and permission to use North Beach for the 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 and permission to use North Beach for the fireworks. (Res.11-2491) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 4-12-11: That permission be granted to Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. to close certain city streets on Monday, July 4, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to hold the 2011 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 Monday, July 4, 2011, from 7:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and both the Main Street and State Street Bridges on Monday, July 4, 2011, 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, English Street, High StreRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6149 A Subject: [ Direct Referral ] City of Racine Park and Open Space Plan Update (Resolution No. 11-2809) (ZOrd. 7-11)CommunicationSubject: [ Direct Referral ] City of Racine Park and Open Space Plan Update (Resolution No. 11-2809) (ZOrd. 7-11) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 3-9-11: Defer Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 4-13-11: Defer Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 6-9-11: Defer Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 7-13-11: Defer Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 7-28-11: Defer Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 8-10-11: Defer Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 9-14-11: To conceptually approve Chapters 1-6 of the City of Racine 2035 Park and Open Space Plan. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services on 10-12-11: To approve and adopt the City of Racine 2035 Park and Open Space Plan. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-26-11: To prepare ordinance and resoDeferred  Action details Not available
11-6245 A Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to adopt West Park for beautification and designation as a cancer survivor park.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission to adopt West Park for beautification and designation as a cancer survivor park.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6076 A [Direct Referral] Park Pride Committee DiscussionCommunicationSubject: [Direct Referral] Park Pride Committee DiscussionRecommended to be Received and Filed  Action details Not available
11-6194 A Communication from the Race Director of the Ragnar Relay Chicago to Benefit Back on my Feet Charity requesting the use of the North Beach parking lot and a small area for exchange on from 12:15 AM to 9:30 AM on June 11, 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Race Director of the Ragnar Relay Chicago to Benefit Back on my Feet Charity requesting the use of the North Beach parking lot and a small area for exchange on from 12:15 AM to 9:30 AM on June 11, 2011. (Res.11-2505) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 4-13-11: To approve the request of Ragnar Relay Chicago to use the North Beach Parking Lot and a small area for exchange from 12:15 AM to 9:30 AM on June 11, 2011. Further recommends, that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement is executed; B. A liability insurance certificate is filed prior to the event; C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor; D. The sponsor shall pay a $150.00 per day special event fee. Fiscal note: There will be nominal costs to various City departments on a regular shift basis to assist in implementing this event.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
11-6137 A Communication from the Manager of Recreation and Cultural Services requesting approval to solicit advertising at Horlick Athletic Field's baseball diamond and football field.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Manager of Recreation and Cultural Services requesting approval to solicit advertising at Horlick Athletic Field's baseball diamond and football field. (Res.11-2546) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 3-21-11: Permission be granted for the Manager of Park & Recreation and Cultural Services to solicit advertising at Horlick Athletic Field's baseball diamond and football field. Fiscal Note: The baseball field advertising fee is anticipated to be $250 with a $175 banner fee and the football field advertising fee is anticipated to be $330 with a $175 banner fee. All revenues to be placed in the Park and Recreation Departments General Fund revenue accounts. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 4-13-11: To defer to the next meeting, and ask that the City Attorney review if certain requests can be refused. Further, if approved by the City Attorney, it is all right for staff to proceed. Staff recommendation to the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-09-11: None at this time. Fiscal NotDeferred  Action details Not available