Scott County Parks Commission: December 4, 2024
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Year in Review: Maintenance Operations, Natural Resources, and Service Operations
2024 Revenue and Budget performance update
Golf Course operational highlights and record rounds
Boat rental operations and weather-related challenges
Clear Campground construction and tent site status
Camper cabin opening and administrative setup
Public Safety Day and regional community events
Special Use Permit procedures and coordination
2025 technology transition: Point of Sale system (Tyler Technologies and Lightspeed)
Resolution of appreciation for Commissioner Kathy Gerlock
Votes (1)
Approval of the agenda with addition of Resolution of Appreciation
PassedUnanimous
Moved by Headstrom · Seconded by Spieler
Notable Quotes (2)
We ended up blocking off that campsite for the majority of the year... it tested high for I think it's arsenic levels.
Cedar Lake Farm OperationsExplaining revenue shortfall at Cedar camp sites.
If someone was to come in to Clear Lake and wanted to rent a campsite and then they also wanted to grab a cart... they'd have to do two different transactions.
Technology TransitionDiscussing complications of new software systems.
People (5)
Tom BalkOperation Supervisor for Facilities and Guest Services
Oversees facility staff, revenue tracking, and park operations for the District.
Mel WolfolkFacility Supervisor at Cedar Lake Farm
New hire managing cabin operations and facility administration.
Kathy GerlockCommissioner
Subject of a formal resolution of appreciation.
AlexPark Service Liaison
Full-time public safety staff member.
AaronPark Service Officer
New full-time officer transition from seasonal role.
Places Mentioned
Scott County ParksCedar Lake FarmClear CampgroundMurphy-Hanrehan Park ReserveSpring LakeDoyle
Events & Meetings (5)
- 2024 Year-in-Review Commission Meeting
- Public Safety Day at Clear (3rd annual)
- Midsummer event with Credit River Antique Tractor Club
- Surf the Murf race (15th year)
- Let's Go Fishing events (June-August)
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Resolution 9
Resolution of appreciation for Commissioner Kathy Gerlock.