Marshfield Area Friends of the Trails
Minutes of the meeting of July 1, 2009, at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. recorded by Sandy Egstad
Attending: Greg Hesch; LeRoy Egstad; Dan Lewis; Kent Mueller; Deb Englehart; Gordy Adler; Dan Umhoefer; John Scheuer; Sandy Egstad
President Greg Hesch called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Deb E. moved and Dan L. seconded to approve the minutes of June 3, 2009. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report
Presented by Kent Mueller. Total bank accounts: $24,836.14; Liability accounts for restricted donations for signs, Weber Park and Washington School Trail: $200.00, $101.95 and $9630.50 respectively for a total Liability accounts of $9,932.45, for an overall balance of $ 14,903.69 as of June 30, 2009. Approval moved by LeRoy E. and Dan L.; report approved.
Administrative Report
Events Discussed
The Breast Cancer Ride will be October 10.
Sustainable Marshfield Green Living & Energy Expo will be October 3 at the MidState Technical School. MAFOTT has been invited to give a presentation and perhaps coordinate a bike ride. Motion made by Sandy E. and Dan U. that we prepare a presentation for the Expo; motion passed. Motion made by Sandy E. and LeRoy E. that we inform the committee that we are interested in the bike ride but we need more details before we commit to it; motion passed.
Trails Update/Trail Report
Dan U. presented the results of a forestation survey he performed of the trees which were planted in April and May of this year. Five hundred white pines were planted at Weber Park. About 100 were examined; none of them had died; about a half dozen had compromised vigor. One hundred twenty-five red pines were planted; we have lost one third to one half of them. Between 100 to 150 of the red pines planted last year are doing well. Two hundred fifty red maple that were planted are doing well; a few had insect damage. The spruces and maples planted on the nontillable south edge of the Arboretum Connector Trail are doing well. Trees planted along the Wildwood Station Trail seem to be doing well; Kent M. has been watering them.
The Buckthorn that were cut in Weber Park in winter of 2007 and chemically treated in the fall of 2008 are pretty much wiped out. Other forest cover plants are coming up in the former buckthorn area such as Touch-me-nots and Goldenrod and some red maple seedlings. Several tree nuts were planted last year but it is too early to assess their progress; some native flowers were also transplanted.
Kent and Cindy Mueller have begun clearing Buckthorn behind their and assenting neighbors homes along the Wildwood Station Trail. They and other volunteers will again work July 2 afternoon.
Updates
There has been a delay in the ordering of T-shirts, etc. but it will be done soon.
The MAFOTT website should be up within a few weeks. Chuck Treankler will be finishing it for us. His high school class did a great deal of work on it but were unable to finish it before the school term ended. The address will be www.marshfieldtrails.com.
New brochures will be developed and printed since we are running low. Todd Brown will be working on the updating.
Other Business
The noon Rotary Club has given a donation of $250 ; a thank you will be sent to them. Thank you’s were sent to Girl Scout Troops 6333, 6235, and 6280 who helped clean the trails and parks this spring.
The Public Works Board and the Common Council will be discussing and hopefully passing the funds for the new trail from Wildwood to McMillian Street this month. Attendance by MAFOTT members is highly encouraged.
John Scheuer attended the Highway 10 update meeting on June 9. He reported that Marshfield assess to the proposed trail along Highway 10 would need to be east of the Village of Hewitt. In the future the plan is to take the trail to Fond Du Lac and beyond. The four lane highway would need to be crossed to get to the Mead Wildlife Area. There is space to put in a pedestrian bridge near HwyS. There will be roundabouts placed at intersections of 13, 10, and BB and at Highway 10 West.
Gordy A. reported that the proposed trail from Veterans Parkway toward Hewitt will be an off road trail; Auburndale has reapplied for a grant to establish trails in their community; bike racks for Central Avenue will be looked at later - MAFOTT will be asked for input; there have been request for more benches along Veterans Parkway Trail – prices are being researched.
The speed limits along Adler and the pedestrian study of the intersection of Adler and Lincoln will placed on next month’s agenda. Safe Routes to School will also be placed on the agenda.
LeRoy E. moved to adjourn, Dan L. seconded the motion; the motion passed.
The next meeting is August 5, 2009 at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, August 7, 2009
MINUTES: June 3, 2009
Marshfield Area Friends of the Trails
Minutes of the meeting of June 3, 2009, at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. recorded by Sandy Egstad
Attending: Greg Hesch; LeRoy Egstad; Dan Lewis; Kent Mueller; Deb Englehart; Gordy Adler; Mike Meyer; John Scheuer; Sandy Egstad
President Greg Hesch called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
LeRoy E. moved and Deb E. seconded to approve the minutes of May 6, 2009. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report
Presented by Kent Mueller. Total bank accounts: $24,863.19; Liability accounts for restricted donations for signs, Weber Park and Washington School Trail: $200.00, $101.95 and $9630.50 respectively for a total Liability accounts of $9,932.45, for an overall balance of $ 14,930.74 as of May 31, 2009. Approval moved by Dan L. and LeRoy E.; report approved.
Administrative Report
Events Discussed
The Breast Cancer Ride will be October 10.
Trails Update/Trail Report
There will be a possible workday for the Wildwood Station Trail. It would be for Buckthorn control. The date will be set and published.
The dedication of the Weber Park shelter will be coming soon.
Updates
T-shirts will be ordered as well as other shirts and caps. They will be yellow.
The recent plant sale for the Washington School Trail raised almost $2000. The trail should be going in this summer.
Progress is being made on the web site for MAFOTT. Greg and Sandy have been meeting with and having email contact with Chuck Treankler whose class at Senior High has been working on the site. The site should be up soon.
A thank you will be sent to S&S Distributing who printed signs for us saying “Friends of the Trails At Work.” Mike Meyer contributed wire legs for them.
We congratulate Stratford on receiving a DNR grant for a trail in their city. They are having a fund raising campaign in order to match the funds for the grant.
We also briefly discussed the proposal for a trail/outdoor classroom near the Tiny Tiger Center.
LeRoy E. moved and Deb E. seconded that funds not be contributed by MAFOTT to these activities at this time. We should concentrate on trails within the city for now. Motion unanimously passed.
Other Business
New brochures will be developed and printed since we are running low.
Ed E. Greg H. and Dan U. gave a presentation about the trails to the Marshfield Visitors and Convention Bureau Tourism Banquet.
Using the trail s of our city was second only to the Wildwood Zoo as a favorite activity for families in Marshfield as reported by “The Best of Marshfield” survey.
John Scheuer will be attending the Highway 10 update meeting on June 9.
Deb E. moved to adjourn, Dan L. seconded the motion; the motion passed.
The next meeting is July 1, 2009 at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes of the meeting of June 3, 2009, at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. recorded by Sandy Egstad
Attending: Greg Hesch; LeRoy Egstad; Dan Lewis; Kent Mueller; Deb Englehart; Gordy Adler; Mike Meyer; John Scheuer; Sandy Egstad
President Greg Hesch called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
LeRoy E. moved and Deb E. seconded to approve the minutes of May 6, 2009. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report
Presented by Kent Mueller. Total bank accounts: $24,863.19; Liability accounts for restricted donations for signs, Weber Park and Washington School Trail: $200.00, $101.95 and $9630.50 respectively for a total Liability accounts of $9,932.45, for an overall balance of $ 14,930.74 as of May 31, 2009. Approval moved by Dan L. and LeRoy E.; report approved.
Administrative Report
Events Discussed
The Breast Cancer Ride will be October 10.
Trails Update/Trail Report
There will be a possible workday for the Wildwood Station Trail. It would be for Buckthorn control. The date will be set and published.
The dedication of the Weber Park shelter will be coming soon.
Updates
T-shirts will be ordered as well as other shirts and caps. They will be yellow.
The recent plant sale for the Washington School Trail raised almost $2000. The trail should be going in this summer.
Progress is being made on the web site for MAFOTT. Greg and Sandy have been meeting with and having email contact with Chuck Treankler whose class at Senior High has been working on the site. The site should be up soon.
A thank you will be sent to S&S Distributing who printed signs for us saying “Friends of the Trails At Work.” Mike Meyer contributed wire legs for them.
We congratulate Stratford on receiving a DNR grant for a trail in their city. They are having a fund raising campaign in order to match the funds for the grant.
We also briefly discussed the proposal for a trail/outdoor classroom near the Tiny Tiger Center.
LeRoy E. moved and Deb E. seconded that funds not be contributed by MAFOTT to these activities at this time. We should concentrate on trails within the city for now. Motion unanimously passed.
Other Business
New brochures will be developed and printed since we are running low.
Ed E. Greg H. and Dan U. gave a presentation about the trails to the Marshfield Visitors and Convention Bureau Tourism Banquet.
Using the trail s of our city was second only to the Wildwood Zoo as a favorite activity for families in Marshfield as reported by “The Best of Marshfield” survey.
John Scheuer will be attending the Highway 10 update meeting on June 9.
Deb E. moved to adjourn, Dan L. seconded the motion; the motion passed.
The next meeting is July 1, 2009 at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES: August 5, 2009
Marshfield Area Friends of the Trails
Minutes of the meeting of August 5, 2009, at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. recorded by Sandy Egstad
Attending: Greg Hesch; LeRoy Egstad; Dan Lewis; Kent Mueller; Ann Stevning-Rowe; Dan Umhoefer; Sandy Egstad; Gordy Adler
President Greg Hesch called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Dan L. moved and Kent M. seconded to approve the minutes of July 1, 2009. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report
Presented by Kent Mueller. Total bank accounts: $25,227.23; Liability accounts for restricted donations for signs, Weber Park and Washington School Trail: $200.00, $101.95 and $9630.50 respectively for a total Liability accounts of $9,932.45, for an overall balance of $ 15,294.78 as of July 31, 2009. Approval moved by Dan U. and Ann S-R.; report approved.
Administrative Report
Concern was expressed about the length of some meetings.
Events Discussed
The Breast Cancer Ride will be October 10.
Sustainable Marshfield Green Living & Energy Expo will be October 3 at the MidState Technical School. A slide show of the trails will be prepared for the event.
MAFOTT will again participate in Younkers Community Day event.
Trails Update/Trail Report
The Wildwood to McMillan St. Trail project was approved by Marshfield City Council. They also approved installing sidewalks on both sides of Sycamore St. from Adler to Fifth St.
The Lincoln Avenue project has begun. When completed it will include bike lanes from 14th St. to 5th St.
There has been some work done along the Wildwood Station Trail to control the Buckthorn growth. It was noted that when it was removed there was no native plant life on the ground. No wildflowers or small trees. Ways to educate the public about the dangers of invasive species to the trails was discussed. (Buckthorn is an invasive plant that is known to choke out other growth. For more information you can visit the Wisconsin DNR website at www.dnr.state.wi.us. Go to “Natural Resources,” then “Invasive Species,” “Species Information – Plants,” and on the chart – “Common buckthorn.”)
The Hewitt Trails group is looking forward to work on both ends of their trail –toward Marshfield at Stadt Road and toward the concession stand at the Yellowstone Park. They are very hopeful of receiving two grants to help with these projects.
The Grace Nycz Memorial Trail at Washington School is under construction. It should be finished very soon.
Updates
The T-shirts have been ordered but have not yet arrived.
The MAFOTT website is up. Sandy E. and possibly Greg will be meeting with Chuck Treankler for the final touches and training. Check it out at www.marshfieldtrails.com.
New brochures are being printed and will be distributed. Todd Brown worked on the updating.
The slower speed limits close to the Adler /Lincoln junction will soon be in effect.
The pedestrian/bike pushbutton crossing has been installed at the junction of 29th St. and Business 13.
Other Business
Donations to the Marshfield Area Community Foundation of $340 for trails were reported. Thank you’s will be sent as appropriate.
LeRoy E. moved to adjourn, Dan U. seconded the motion; the motion passed.
The next meeting is September 2, 2009 at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes of the meeting of August 5, 2009, at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. recorded by Sandy Egstad
Attending: Greg Hesch; LeRoy Egstad; Dan Lewis; Kent Mueller; Ann Stevning-Rowe; Dan Umhoefer; Sandy Egstad; Gordy Adler
President Greg Hesch called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Dan L. moved and Kent M. seconded to approve the minutes of July 1, 2009. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report
Presented by Kent Mueller. Total bank accounts: $25,227.23; Liability accounts for restricted donations for signs, Weber Park and Washington School Trail: $200.00, $101.95 and $9630.50 respectively for a total Liability accounts of $9,932.45, for an overall balance of $ 15,294.78 as of July 31, 2009. Approval moved by Dan U. and Ann S-R.; report approved.
Administrative Report
Concern was expressed about the length of some meetings.
Events Discussed
The Breast Cancer Ride will be October 10.
Sustainable Marshfield Green Living & Energy Expo will be October 3 at the MidState Technical School. A slide show of the trails will be prepared for the event.
MAFOTT will again participate in Younkers Community Day event.
Trails Update/Trail Report
The Wildwood to McMillan St. Trail project was approved by Marshfield City Council. They also approved installing sidewalks on both sides of Sycamore St. from Adler to Fifth St.
The Lincoln Avenue project has begun. When completed it will include bike lanes from 14th St. to 5th St.
There has been some work done along the Wildwood Station Trail to control the Buckthorn growth. It was noted that when it was removed there was no native plant life on the ground. No wildflowers or small trees. Ways to educate the public about the dangers of invasive species to the trails was discussed. (Buckthorn is an invasive plant that is known to choke out other growth. For more information you can visit the Wisconsin DNR website at www.dnr.state.wi.us. Go to “Natural Resources,” then “Invasive Species,” “Species Information – Plants,” and on the chart – “Common buckthorn.”)
The Hewitt Trails group is looking forward to work on both ends of their trail –toward Marshfield at Stadt Road and toward the concession stand at the Yellowstone Park. They are very hopeful of receiving two grants to help with these projects.
The Grace Nycz Memorial Trail at Washington School is under construction. It should be finished very soon.
Updates
The T-shirts have been ordered but have not yet arrived.
The MAFOTT website is up. Sandy E. and possibly Greg will be meeting with Chuck Treankler for the final touches and training. Check it out at www.marshfieldtrails.com.
New brochures are being printed and will be distributed. Todd Brown worked on the updating.
The slower speed limits close to the Adler /Lincoln junction will soon be in effect.
The pedestrian/bike pushbutton crossing has been installed at the junction of 29th St. and Business 13.
Other Business
Donations to the Marshfield Area Community Foundation of $340 for trails were reported. Thank you’s will be sent as appropriate.
LeRoy E. moved to adjourn, Dan U. seconded the motion; the motion passed.
The next meeting is September 2, 2009 at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m.
Marshfield Area Friends of the Trails
Minutes of the meeting of June 3, 2009, at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. recorded by Sandy Egstad
Attending: Greg Hesch; LeRoy Egstad; Dan Lewis; Kent Mueller; Deb Englehart; Gordy Adler; Mike Meyer; John Scheuer; Sandy Egstad
President Greg Hesch called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
LeRoy E. moved and Deb E. seconded to approve the minutes of May 6, 2009. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report
Presented by Kent Mueller. Total bank accounts: $24,863.19; Liability accounts for restricted donations for signs, Weber Park and Washington School Trail: $200.00, $101.95 and $9630.50 respectively for a total Liability accounts of $9,932.45, for an overall balance of $ 14,930.74 as of May 31, 2009. Approval moved by Dan L. and LeRoy E.; report approved.
Administrative Report
Events Discussed
The Breast Cancer Ride will be October 10.
Trails Update/Trail Report
There will be a possible workday for the Wildwood Station Trail. It would be for Buckthorn control. The date will be set and published.
The dedication of the Weber Park shelter will be coming soon.
Updates
T-shirts will be ordered as well as other shirts and caps. They will be yellow.
The recent plant sale for the Washington School Trail raised almost $2000. The trail should be going in this summer.
Progress is being made on the web site for MAFOTT. Greg and Sandy have been meeting with and having email contact with Chuck Treankler whose class at Senior High has been working on the site. The site should be up soon.
A thank you will be sent to S&S Distributing who printed signs for us saying “Friends of the Trails At Work.” Mike Meyer contributed wire legs for them.
We congratulate Stratford on receiving a DNR grant for a trail in their city. They are having a fund raising campaign in order to match the funds for the grant.
We also briefly discussed the proposal for a trail/outdoor classroom near the Tiny Tiger Center.
LeRoy E. moved and Deb E. seconded that funds not be contributed by MAFOTT to these activities at this time. We should concentrate on trails within the city for now. Motion unanimously passed.
Other Business
New brochures will be developed and printed since we are running low.
Ed E. Greg H. and Dan U. gave a presentation about the trails to the Marshfield Visitors and Convention Bureau Tourism Banquet.
Using the trail s of our city was second only to the Wildwood Zoo as a favorite activity for families in Marshfield as reported by “The Best of Marshfield” survey.
John Scheuer will be attending the Highway 10 update meeting on June 9.
Deb E. moved to adjourn, Dan L. seconded the motion; the motion passed.
The next meeting is July 1, 2009 at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes of the meeting of June 3, 2009, at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. recorded by Sandy Egstad
Attending: Greg Hesch; LeRoy Egstad; Dan Lewis; Kent Mueller; Deb Englehart; Gordy Adler; Mike Meyer; John Scheuer; Sandy Egstad
President Greg Hesch called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
LeRoy E. moved and Deb E. seconded to approve the minutes of May 6, 2009. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report
Presented by Kent Mueller. Total bank accounts: $24,863.19; Liability accounts for restricted donations for signs, Weber Park and Washington School Trail: $200.00, $101.95 and $9630.50 respectively for a total Liability accounts of $9,932.45, for an overall balance of $ 14,930.74 as of May 31, 2009. Approval moved by Dan L. and LeRoy E.; report approved.
Administrative Report
Events Discussed
The Breast Cancer Ride will be October 10.
Trails Update/Trail Report
There will be a possible workday for the Wildwood Station Trail. It would be for Buckthorn control. The date will be set and published.
The dedication of the Weber Park shelter will be coming soon.
Updates
T-shirts will be ordered as well as other shirts and caps. They will be yellow.
The recent plant sale for the Washington School Trail raised almost $2000. The trail should be going in this summer.
Progress is being made on the web site for MAFOTT. Greg and Sandy have been meeting with and having email contact with Chuck Treankler whose class at Senior High has been working on the site. The site should be up soon.
A thank you will be sent to S&S Distributing who printed signs for us saying “Friends of the Trails At Work.” Mike Meyer contributed wire legs for them.
We congratulate Stratford on receiving a DNR grant for a trail in their city. They are having a fund raising campaign in order to match the funds for the grant.
We also briefly discussed the proposal for a trail/outdoor classroom near the Tiny Tiger Center.
LeRoy E. moved and Deb E. seconded that funds not be contributed by MAFOTT to these activities at this time. We should concentrate on trails within the city for now. Motion unanimously passed.
Other Business
New brochures will be developed and printed since we are running low.
Ed E. Greg H. and Dan U. gave a presentation about the trails to the Marshfield Visitors and Convention Bureau Tourism Banquet.
Using the trail s of our city was second only to the Wildwood Zoo as a favorite activity for families in Marshfield as reported by “The Best of Marshfield” survey.
John Scheuer will be attending the Highway 10 update meeting on June 9.
Deb E. moved to adjourn, Dan L. seconded the motion; the motion passed.
The next meeting is July 1, 2009 at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m.
Marshfield Area Friends of the Trails
Minutes of the meeting of April 1, 2009, at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. recorded by Sandy Egstad.
Attending: Greg Hesch; Sandy Egstad; Dan Lewis; Dan Umhoefer;; Kent Mueller; Deb Englehart; Ed Englehart; Steve Uthmeier
President Greg Hesch called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Deb E. moved and Dan L. seconded to approve the minutes of March 4, 2009. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report
Presented by Kent Mueller. Total bank accounts: $42,508.55 Liability accounts for restricted donations for signs, Weber Park and Washington School Trail: $200.00, $76.95 and $2,556.50 respectively for a total Liability accounts of $2,833.45 for an overall balance of $ 39,675.10 as of February 28, 2009. Approval moved by LeRoy E.. and Dan L.; report approved. Comment was made that more money has been added to the Washington Trail Fund in memory of Grace Nycz. The Community Foundation reports our balance quarterly so it does not yet appear in the treasurer’s report.
Administrative Report
Events Discussed
The Children’s Festival for the Tiny Tigers’ Center will be held on April 16. We have been invited to be present at the Sport’s Den booth. Other upcoming events are the Bike Rodeo in May including bike rides for the Children’s Miracle Network and The Fall Maple Festival with the Cranberry Bike Ride for Ronald McDonald House.
Trails Update/Trail Report
Spring tree planting will take place in April. Trees are on order – 800 plus 200 from the city and westside wood lot owners. Saturdays, April 25 and May 2 are planting dates. There will be planting in Weber Park and smaller plantings on the Arboretum Connector Trail and the Wildwood Station Trail. Some Buckthorn control will also be done.
Concern was expressed about people putting lawn clippings, leaves, etc. alongside the trails. Smell is a problem as is the killing off of wild flowers.
The dip and fence on the Adler Lincoln Trail will be taken care by the city.
Updates
Deb will check into prices for hats and t shirts with emblems to identify members/workers for Friends of the Trails.
Website design was discussed. Greg and Sandy will meet with Mr. Treankler’s class to discuss it.
Something to control traffic for safety at the Lincoln Adler intersection is still being discussed at the city level.
Other Business
Trails clean up day will be the first Saturday of May in the morning.
Kent will look into animal waste bags to be placec along the trails.
Denny R. moved to adjourn, Dan U. seconded the motion; the motion passed.
The next meeting is April 1, 2009 at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes of the meeting of April 1, 2009, at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. recorded by Sandy Egstad.
Attending: Greg Hesch; Sandy Egstad; Dan Lewis; Dan Umhoefer;; Kent Mueller; Deb Englehart; Ed Englehart; Steve Uthmeier
President Greg Hesch called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Deb E. moved and Dan L. seconded to approve the minutes of March 4, 2009. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report
Presented by Kent Mueller. Total bank accounts: $42,508.55 Liability accounts for restricted donations for signs, Weber Park and Washington School Trail: $200.00, $76.95 and $2,556.50 respectively for a total Liability accounts of $2,833.45 for an overall balance of $ 39,675.10 as of February 28, 2009. Approval moved by LeRoy E.. and Dan L.; report approved. Comment was made that more money has been added to the Washington Trail Fund in memory of Grace Nycz. The Community Foundation reports our balance quarterly so it does not yet appear in the treasurer’s report.
Administrative Report
Events Discussed
The Children’s Festival for the Tiny Tigers’ Center will be held on April 16. We have been invited to be present at the Sport’s Den booth. Other upcoming events are the Bike Rodeo in May including bike rides for the Children’s Miracle Network and The Fall Maple Festival with the Cranberry Bike Ride for Ronald McDonald House.
Trails Update/Trail Report
Spring tree planting will take place in April. Trees are on order – 800 plus 200 from the city and westside wood lot owners. Saturdays, April 25 and May 2 are planting dates. There will be planting in Weber Park and smaller plantings on the Arboretum Connector Trail and the Wildwood Station Trail. Some Buckthorn control will also be done.
Concern was expressed about people putting lawn clippings, leaves, etc. alongside the trails. Smell is a problem as is the killing off of wild flowers.
The dip and fence on the Adler Lincoln Trail will be taken care by the city.
Updates
Deb will check into prices for hats and t shirts with emblems to identify members/workers for Friends of the Trails.
Website design was discussed. Greg and Sandy will meet with Mr. Treankler’s class to discuss it.
Something to control traffic for safety at the Lincoln Adler intersection is still being discussed at the city level.
Other Business
Trails clean up day will be the first Saturday of May in the morning.
Kent will look into animal waste bags to be placec along the trails.
Denny R. moved to adjourn, Dan U. seconded the motion; the motion passed.
The next meeting is April 1, 2009 at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
MINUTES: May 6, 2009
Marshfield Area Friends of the Trails
Minutes of the meeting of May 6, 2009, at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. recorded by Deb Englehart.
Attending: Greg Hesch; LeRoy Egstad; Dan Lewis; Dan Umhoefer;; Kent Mueller; Deb Englehart; Gordy Adler; Dennis Reidel; Ann Stevning Roe
President Greg Hesch called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Dan L. moved and Deb E. seconded to approve the minutes of April 1, 2009. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report
Presented by Kent Mueller. Total bank accounts: $24,838.19; Liability accounts for restricted donations for signs, Weber Park and Washington School Trail: $200.00, $76.95 and $9630.50 respectively for a total Liability accounts of $14,930.74 for an overall balance of $ 14,930.74 as of April 30, 2009. The promised donation from MAFOTT to the city for the new trails has been made. Approval moved by Deb E. and Dan U.; report approved.
Kent also pointed out that the MACCF charges for management of the account. Although it is a cost, the group felt that it was well worth it for the following reasons:
Donations through the foundation are tax deductible. It provides good exposure for MAFOTT in the fact that their website lists all the funds and this may stimulate donations. They manage the donations coming in and send a thank you to all donors including postage. They provide MAFOTT with reports and quarterly updates
Administrative Report
Events Discussed
The MAFOTT display at The Children’s Festival was successful as it targeted a good cross-section of the community that may not have been reached through other events we have been involved with in the past. Dennis Reidel from The Sports Den provided us with part of his table to set up a display.
Trails Update/Trail Report
Dan U. said to take the summer off. There is no other trail work identified at this time.
There was representation of MAFOTT at the Common Council meeting for approval of the Wildwood Trail grant.
On May 13th a presentation regarding Marshfield area pedestrian/bicycle trails will be made at the Marshfield Visitors and Convention Bureau tourism banquet. Dan U., Greg H. and Ed E. will attend.
Updates
The tree planting at Weber Park was a success. A total of 900 trees were planted, 800 from Spruce Lane Co. and 100 from other sources.
Thank you to all who have helped with tree planting or with the cleaning of the trails.
Progress is being made on the web site for MAFOTT. Greg and Sandy have been meeting with and having email contact with Chuck Treankler whose class at Senior High has been working on the site. They will be meeting next week.
The trail dog waste bags are still in discussion with the city.
Motion was made by Deb. E., seconded by LeRoy to have P &M print shirts for us. A bright yellow shirt was chosen. We will check into printing being done on the back as well as an emblem on the front. We will also check with Heinzen Printing regarding “election type” signs to display at trail worksites.
Other Business
Brochures are being given to Anne Boson for distribution.
A plant sale is being held to raise funds for the Washington School Trail. It will be held on May 29 and 30 at the home of Greg Nycz. A daffodil bulb sale will be held in the fall.
Denny R. moved to adjourn, LeRoy E. seconded the motion; the motion passed.
The next meeting is June 3, 2009 at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes of the meeting of May 6, 2009, at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. recorded by Deb Englehart.
Attending: Greg Hesch; LeRoy Egstad; Dan Lewis; Dan Umhoefer;; Kent Mueller; Deb Englehart; Gordy Adler; Dennis Reidel; Ann Stevning Roe
President Greg Hesch called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Dan L. moved and Deb E. seconded to approve the minutes of April 1, 2009. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report
Presented by Kent Mueller. Total bank accounts: $24,838.19; Liability accounts for restricted donations for signs, Weber Park and Washington School Trail: $200.00, $76.95 and $9630.50 respectively for a total Liability accounts of $14,930.74 for an overall balance of $ 14,930.74 as of April 30, 2009. The promised donation from MAFOTT to the city for the new trails has been made. Approval moved by Deb E. and Dan U.; report approved.
Kent also pointed out that the MACCF charges for management of the account. Although it is a cost, the group felt that it was well worth it for the following reasons:
Donations through the foundation are tax deductible. It provides good exposure for MAFOTT in the fact that their website lists all the funds and this may stimulate donations. They manage the donations coming in and send a thank you to all donors including postage. They provide MAFOTT with reports and quarterly updates
Administrative Report
Events Discussed
The MAFOTT display at The Children’s Festival was successful as it targeted a good cross-section of the community that may not have been reached through other events we have been involved with in the past. Dennis Reidel from The Sports Den provided us with part of his table to set up a display.
Trails Update/Trail Report
Dan U. said to take the summer off. There is no other trail work identified at this time.
There was representation of MAFOTT at the Common Council meeting for approval of the Wildwood Trail grant.
On May 13th a presentation regarding Marshfield area pedestrian/bicycle trails will be made at the Marshfield Visitors and Convention Bureau tourism banquet. Dan U., Greg H. and Ed E. will attend.
Updates
The tree planting at Weber Park was a success. A total of 900 trees were planted, 800 from Spruce Lane Co. and 100 from other sources.
Thank you to all who have helped with tree planting or with the cleaning of the trails.
Progress is being made on the web site for MAFOTT. Greg and Sandy have been meeting with and having email contact with Chuck Treankler whose class at Senior High has been working on the site. They will be meeting next week.
The trail dog waste bags are still in discussion with the city.
Motion was made by Deb. E., seconded by LeRoy to have P &M print shirts for us. A bright yellow shirt was chosen. We will check into printing being done on the back as well as an emblem on the front. We will also check with Heinzen Printing regarding “election type” signs to display at trail worksites.
Other Business
Brochures are being given to Anne Boson for distribution.
A plant sale is being held to raise funds for the Washington School Trail. It will be held on May 29 and 30 at the home of Greg Nycz. A daffodil bulb sale will be held in the fall.
Denny R. moved to adjourn, LeRoy E. seconded the motion; the motion passed.
The next meeting is June 3, 2009 at the Senior Center at 7:00 p.m.
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