Business View Magazine - November 2016

Business View Magazine - November 2016 107 doorway to this natural asset. We’ve come to the con- clusion that the Park is somewhat under-utilized. So one of the broader initiatives of Envision Fond Du Lac is to look at the Park and to determine how we can use it more. That means things like: ‘How do we get more tourists down there?’ ‘How do we have more festivals down there?’ ‘How do we make the fishing more ac- cessible to folks that have mobility issues?’” Dyann Benson is Fond du Lac’s Community Develop- ment Director. Part of her job is to take the recommen- dations put forth in Envision Fond du Lac and move the process along, using the resources of the city, when appropriate. “The city staff does an awesome job of facilitating the process so that the citizens and business community can come together, have these conversations, come up with ideas, and vet them. And then, when it does come time to move something for- ward, and perhaps spend money, it’s not done in an ad hoc way,” says Molitor. Regarding Lakeside Park, Benson says that the city created an exploratory committee made up of 25 resi- dents who engaged in a year-long process that looked at what Lakeside Park could be. “As a result of their report, the City Council has committed, over the next ten years, to make various improvements in the Park,” she says. Some future projects include a splash pad for children and additional dining amenities so that people can enjoy the lake at all times of the day. “So, we’re looking at investing in our facilities out there and the city is committed to see that Lakeside Park is not only enhanced for our residents, but is a way to attract business and the workers that will come with those future businesses. We’re looking at improvements as early as 2017, and then have a ten-year plan for grad- ual improvements.” Delivering the quality and service you can trust and depend on. Water Treatment & Equipment: • Potable Water • Wastewater • RawWater Clarification • Swimming Pools • Industrial Water • Collection Systems • Agricultural Water • Heating & Cooling Systems Chemicals, Equipment and Service for Safe, Clean Water Fond du Lac, WI 920.923.1850 Serving customers in 23 states 1.800.328.5460 www.hawkinsinc.com Serving Customers Since 1938