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

Areas of Interest (5)

Revenue surplus driven by golf course operations despite poor winter conditions.
Transition to dual-software Point of Sale systems poses operational training and transaction challenges.
Arsenic levels in well water forced closure of camp sites at Cedar Lake Farm.
Rapidly increasing demand for camper cabins following 2024 launch.
Strategic expansion of full-time Park Service Officer staff to manage increased facility volume.

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.
— Tom Balk

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.
— Tom Balk

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.

1 quote

“The Visitor Center clearly is open 363 days of the year we only close on Christmas and Thanksgiving.”

Explaining the operational schedule of the visitor centers.

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.

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