Baraboo/Sauk County UW Campus in Lange Center Executive Dining Room, located off the Joe Wankerl Cafeteria, 1006 Connie Road, Baraboo, WI
Members Present: Wedekind, Mielke, Haugen, Geimer, Kivioja, and Giese
Members Absent: Huffaker
Others Present: Griffith, Pleger, Davis, and Janke.
Chairperson Wedekind called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified.
Motion by Kivioja, seconded by Geimer to approve the agenda for today's meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
Motion by Geimer, seconded by Kivioja to approve the minutes from the May 15, 2008 meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
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A revenue/expenditure report for the period 1/1/08 to 6/30/08, which indicated an Unencumbered Balance of $118,672.97, was distributed by C. Giese, City Clerk. Upon inquiry, Giese reported a balance of $59,262.15 in the Designatd-Capital Equipment Account.
R.Griffith presented the monthly report and list of bills. Motion by Geimer, seconded by Haugen to approve the report and bills in an amount of $15,034.56. Motion carried.
Commission members next reviewed two proposals received for black topping of the parking lot. Motion was made by Wedekind, seconded by Kivioja to accept the apparent low bid of Midwest Sealcoating, Inc., Dodgeville, in the amount of $11,492.00. Motion carried.
Chair Wedekind reported due to recent flooding, the City of Baraboo Engineer had not found time to complete a thorough analysis regarding the location of the proposed, future parking lot. Discussion followed regarding the possibility of eliminating the proposed "loop road" and relocating the tennis courts, thus freeing up an area for additional parking. Several Commission members felt more information, including cost estimates, should be made available prior to pursuing this option. It was also suggested the opinion of Strang and Associations, who worked on the Campus Master Plan, should be sought, as well as consulting the Athletic Director of the Campus.
C. Davis, Assistant Dean, advised Commission members of an upcoming meeting with the Sauk County Land Conservation Department scheduled for June 24th at 9:00 A.M. to discuss storm water management; interested Commission members were invited to attend.
Copies of a proposed Memorandum of Agreement between UW-Baraboo/Sauk County and The Ice Age Park & Trail Foundation were distributed and reviewed by Commission members. Discussion followed with a motion by Geimer, seconded by Kivioja to authorize signing the agreement, subject to clarification of liability insurance coverage for individuals while the trail is being constructed. Motion carried.
Dean Pleger reported on the following:
* Seventy students received an Associates Degree at the recent commencement ceremony held on campus.
* Summer school classes are up and running.
* Preliminary estimates for fall enrollment are high.
* Increased advertising efforts; new highway billboards will be erected.
* Tuition costs have been frozen for two year campuses.
* UW Chancellor has recommended a Regent be assigned as a representative to each of the two year campuses.
* Hiring has been completed, other than recent departure of Continuing Education Director. This position will be advertised and filled by fall.
* Ken Grant is the new Association Dean of the Campus.
C. Davis reported, highlighting:
* Copies of the Master Plan will be available for distribution at next month's meeting.
* The annual report will include the Master Plan and be used as the first document for promotional advertising.
A brief discussion on 2009 budget priority issues took place, including, but not limited to renovation and/or upgrading of the chemistry and physics lab and placement of an informational sign at the base of Connie Road. C. Davis indicated she intends to present a preliminary budget for consideration at next month's meeting.
Motion by Mielke, seconded by Wedekind to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting date for Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:15 A.M.
Respectfully submitted: Beverly J. Mielke, County Clerk/Secretary