Day Meeting Minutes - 05/02/2022 (May 03, 2022)

Brian W. opened the meeting at the Pyramid Event Venue at 12:15pm and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance followed with the Four-Way Test.

Guests

April Student Rotarians

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Holden Mock – LMHS – 4 way test -PASS!
Josy Cefalu – LMHS – 4 way test-ABSENT

May Student Rotarians

- Olivia Karlen – LMHS – intro
- Nina Sapp – LMHS – intro
- Caleb Koester-Lakeside – intro-ABSENT

Happy Bucks

Gerard
- Son competed in State Solo and ensemble
Mick S.
- 3 turkey on recent hunting trip with sons
Ed H
- joined Gerard at the concert last night
- 22 years at Walgreens will replace Jane at Hometown Pharmacy in Lake Mills
Greg R.
- Conference in Waukesha
- Book club here in town has chosen
Brian W
- Daughter bought a condo in Lake Mills
- Our club is in top 4 for adding new members in the district!

Fines

None

Birthdays

None

CLUB BUSINESS - Announcements and committee reports

Second reading for Mark Hanke – next wk final reading - induction
Foundation Board Election Next week. Janine is running unopposed.
Calendar raffle draw--Sponsor this week...Saga Environmental Engineering
- $100-161 Rebecca Jones
- $50-120 Deb Jardine
- $50-013 Allison Hasel
- $50-246-Betsy McKelvey
- $50-137-Deb McCool-Cloute
Rotary is recipient of OVER $6000 at the Lake Mills Market Round-up in April
District convention – last weekend – Mick and I attended
Night group meeting tomorrow eve at Tyranena 6pm
RYLA is 5/21^st
Service opportunities – volunteer for Race Day events
- To learn more or to sign up to volunteer visit https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/WI/Monona/LakeMonona20KRunand5KRunWalk
  - 5/7^th – this Saturday – Lake Monona 20k
  - 6/5^th – LM Triathlon – both pay nonprofits $20 per shift
Committee reports
- Playground is up at Bartel's Beach & Rubber still has to be poured
- Hanging baskets – have arrived and now avail. at Ace Hardware
  - Will also be selling at – Farmers Market
- Our sign is up for Adopt-A-Highway on Hwy G and Hwy89

PROGRAM

Scott Irwin introduced speakers John Doty and Todd Larson. Both are on the planning commission and started a group last year to discuss & develop ideas for getting a restaurant at Sandy Beach.

Feasibility study conducted a few years ago and they are working closely with Franchises to discuss ideas and brainstorm "fit" for Lake Mills. Wings etc. would be a good model to emulate. Took concept and looked in area for something similar.

Crawfish Junction is one option that may work in that area.

Need community to push the city for it to happen. Met with Steve Wilke and parks director and city attorney. Great info shared!

There is currently a 6 Phase Plan proposed to develop the Sandy Beach Park.

Steps 1, 2, 3....

1. Proposed to move the boat launch.

2. Redo the parking lot and restaurant at same time (seeking collaboration from potential owner/operator)

3. RFP (Request for Proposal)

Proposing to have restaurant open peak summer hours only (late spring-late summer), rather than year-round. Does not want to compete with other restaurants year-round. Interviews and background checks will be conducted with interested individuals.

One proposal is for the city to own the building and leasing. Other option is for the City to own the land and lease it to the owner of the building.

Renderings were shared with the group.

If you would like more information or would like to get involved visit the city website or attend a council meeting...

https://www.ci.lake-mills.wi.us/index.asp?SEC=E9D7331B-D1D0-4AA7-832D-6EF1AB6B05FC&Type=B_BASIC

Meeting adjourned 1:00pm