Rowleys Bay Sub-Committee Minutes
Jan 24, 2012
TOWN OF LIBERTY GROVE. ROWLEYS BAY SUBCOMMITTE MINUTES. TUESDAY JANUARY 24, 2012. AT THE TOWN HALL.
DRAFT
AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Declaration of quorum
3. Approve agenda
4. Approve minutes of September 27 2011
5. Public input
6. Review procedures for acquiring additional parking area for boat launch ramp
7. Discuss alternatives for additional parking
A. East end of waterfront
B. West end of waterfront
C. Inland piece available from Rowleys Bay Inn
8. Outline plan and time schedule for implementation upon acquisition of DNR parcel
9. Future meetings & agenda items.
10. Adjourn
Chairman F. Forkert called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Also attending: committee members Bob Tidball, Buddy Redling, Pat Mullaney, Frank Weber. Also Clerk/Administrator W. Kalms and Bob & Jewel Ouradnik.
Forkert/Tidball to adopt the agenda. Carried 5-0.
Tidball/Redling to approve the 9/27/12 minutes as presented. Carried 5-0.
No public input.
Parking alternatives at Rowleys Bay. Forkert said we need to prioritize what we want the waterfront to look like in 5 years; would be good to get a plan in mind and apply for grants now. He handed out an exercise and Kalms distributed Real Property maps showing parcel boundary lines in the area. The width and length of parking spots was discussed. Forkert and Tidball do not like having parking on the southwest grassy area, while acknowledging some will be there for kayakers. A circular entrance to the launch ramp was discussed; Mullaney wondered if the circle turn area is necessary if you widen the ramp—kids are playing in the area, and there is not that much waiting to get out. Forkert noted the circle would keep people off the road and wondered if the playground could be moved to where the cottages are. Three options were looked at: 1. The east end near the stormwater retention area; 2. Inland 2 acre lot west of the Inn; 3. Waterfront lot west of the harbor. The most favorable was the inland lot. Tidball moved, Redling second to recommend to the Parks Committee to purchase parcel #44C1 for vehicle and trailer parking. Carried 5-0. Kalms then explained the granting process: negotiating a price, obtaining an appraisal, obtaining a letter of retroactivity if purchased before the grant is final, and completion of the forms to rate the project with a deadline of May 30 for submission to the DNR.
Forkert wondered about retaining the existing building for fish cleaning. Jewel Ouradnik said part of the negotiations with the DNR were that a fish cleaning station would remain somewhere on the shore. Bob Ouradnik said the present setup is very sturdy and invited the committee members to come down to see it. Consensus was to retain the central building/fish cleaning station.
The portion of road between the end of County ZZ and the condominium circle was discussed, which is presently owned by the condominium association. Redling said the cleanest may be to give the Town an easement, the Town maintains it and the association plow truck would plow the snow on his way in and out; he will approach the association with this idea.
Bob Ouradnik said the playground equipment is deteriorating and suggested improvements to it. Jewel said she would like to see this come out of the room tax dollars and would like a say in how the room tax money is spent. Tidball and Forkert said that room tax money goes into the general fund and it is up to the Town Board on designating those funds.
Mullaney wondered about the Town fixing up the shore. Kalms said the only thing the Town is to be doing is collecting the launch fees. Bob Ouradnik said the DNR will be dredging as soon as it is feasible. Jewel said they have to ask permission before cutting anything.
The next meeting was set for February 28 at 7 PM.
Tidball/Redling to adjourn. Carried 5-0. 8:03 PM.
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