BCOL Advisory Council Minutes 06-05-2015MINUTES
BERTRAM CHAIN OF LAVES REGIONAL PARK ADVISORY COUNCIL
Friday, June 5,2015,8:00 a.m.
North Entrance of Bertram Park
9842 Briarwood Avenue NE, Monticello
Advisory Council Members Present: Mark Daleiden, Martyn Dibben, Jim Hayes, Kim Hewson-
Garber, Tom Jahnke, Jim Lindberg, Larry Nolan, Wes Olson, Pat Sawatzke, Glen Posusta, Brian
Sumpf, Sandra Theros
Members Absent: Scott Peterson
Staff Present: Kitty Baltos, Beth Green, Brad Harrington, Marc Mattice, Jeff O'Neill, Torn
Pawelk, Angela Schumann, WC Parks Intern, Rachel
1. Call to Order.
Martyn Dibben caned the meeting to order at 8:15 a.m. and declared a quorum present.
2. Consideration of approving minutes from May 1, 2015 meeting.
MARK DALEIDEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR
MEETING ON MAY 1, 2015. MOTION SECONDED BY LARRY NOLAN. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 12 -0.
3. Consideration of adding to and approving the agenda.
None.
4. Tree Replacement/Restitution YMCA.
Marc Mattice said that the YMCA's subcontractor
trees by paying for the cost of the replacement
Monticello Park Superintendent Tom PaweIk wiI
replanting. The trees will be 4" in diameter.
5. Review Request for Special Use.
has agreed to remediate for three damaged
trees and planting the trees. Mattice and
1 select the trees and choose the site for
Marc Mattice informed the Advisory Council that he has received a request to have a wedding at
the park next summer as well as the wedding reception with camping and alcohol. The requestor
has informed Mattice that she grew up in the area, attended camp at the park and the park holds a
special place in her heart. If approved, the requestor would like to donate funds to complete a
special project in the park. Mattice said that informed the requestor that the Wright County Park
Ordinance does not allow for alcohol in the park system and there is no overnight camping at this
time. If approved by the Advisory Council, the requestor would need to apply for a special event
permit to be reviewed and approved by the Wright County Board.
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After extensive discussion, the Advisory Council was in consensus that the BCOL Regional Park
is not yet set up for park rentals and overnight camping, and there is not a fee structure in place
for park rentals. More research should be done to see what other park facilities are doing and
what would be needed as far as staff, cleanup, etc. Furthermore, if this request were approved, it
would set precedence for others wanting to have events with alcohol, etc. and it was agreed that
this is not the mission of the park.
KIM HEWSON- GARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE WEDDING CEREMONY IN THE
PARK ONLY PROVIDED THE REQUESTOR FOLLOWS THE WRIGHT COUNTY PARK
ORDINANCE BUT TO NOT ALLOW THE RECEPTION, OVERNIGHT CAMPING, OR
ALCOHOL WITHIN THE BERTRAM CHAIN OF LAKES REGIONAL PARK. MOTION
SECONDED BY MARK DALEIDEN. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 12 -0.
b. Athletic Field RFP.
Angela Schumann said that the City received four proposals and the Steering Committee has
reviewed the proposals and narrowed it down to three eandidates for interviewing. The
interviews will take place on Thursday, June 11th, and that will be an open meeting at the
Monticello Community Center. After interviews the committee will be a recommendation to the
Monticello City Council for approval.
7. Water Control Structure on First Lake.
Marc Mattice explained that First Lake is the last lake of the chain of lakes. The structure at the
lake which controls the water level is a spillway and the history of the structure includes it being
removed in 1983 and then reinstalled. This structure has since washed out and the water level on
First Lake is 2' below the OHWL (Ordinary High Water Level). Mattice said that the County and
City do not yet own this property so are unable to make any corrections at this time. However, he
has been in contact with the MN DNR Division of Waters and they have indicated that they will
work with the County and City to make the appropriate repairs to the structure once the land is
owned.
8. Friends of Bertram Update.
Jim Lindberg said that the Friends of Bertram will attend the 20th Anniversary Walk & Roll
Celebration in Monticello. The Friends booth will be in East Bridge Park. There will be a new
brochure for distribution which lists the summer activities and programming in the park by the
MCC. Lindberg also stated that the Friends have been assisting the Rotary, City and County with
the natural theme playground at the park and will be in attendance at the grand opening of the
playground on June 27th from 9am -llm. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned at 9:30am that
day, and snacks and refreshments will be served.
9. Discussion of added items.
None.
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10. Walkinst Tour for Members.
Move to after meeting.
11. Schedule Next Meeting.
MARK DALEIDEN MOVED TO CANCEL THE JULY 3, 2015 REGULAR MEETING AND
RESUME THE REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE ON AUGUST 7, 2015 AT 8 A.M. IN THE
BRIDGE ROOM AT THE MONTICELLO COMMUNITY CENTER. MOTION SECONDED
BY GLEN EOSUSTA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 12 -0.
19. Adjourn.
JIM HAYES MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:43 A.M. MOTION SECONDED
BY SANDRA , THEROS. MOTION CARPUED UNANIMCUSLY, 12 -0.
Recorder: Oi h
Administrative Assistant
Approval Date:
Attest:
Mart en, BC AC Chairman