Park & Recreation
Regular MeetingDarlington, WI · March 26, 2025
Minutes
PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
MAY 28, 2025
The meeting was called to order by Joe Boll at 6:30 p.m. Present at roll call: Jill Ringen, Ken Staver,
Carly Winslow, Joe Boll, Rayna O’Brien, Scott Heinberg and Doug Lindstrom. Excused Absence: none
Also present: Wade Berget, Cindy Corley, Dave Roelli, John Sonsalla and Kim Winslow.
Motion by Ringen, seconded by Staver, the meeting notice and agenda were properly posted. Voice
vote. Motion carried.
Motion by Winslow, seconded by O’Brien, to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as presented.
Voice vote. Motion carried.
Reports, comments, suggestions, and recommendations from citizens present:
Balance Sheet, Revenue, and Expenditure Financial statements thru April 30, 2025 were included in the
agenda packet.
Wade gave a report on the pool prep and proposed opening date of the swimming pool for this year.
Under unfinished or deferred business from the previous committee meeting:
Discussion only was held regarding the City Ball Field Renovation project. The infield replacement and
the blacktop paving around the outside were completed about a week ago. The fencing was completed
today. Wade installed the new dugout benches, and the backstop padding is here, it just needs to be
installed. The last item to complete the project is the arrival and installation of the dugout sunblock
netting. Joe Boll advised the committee he is looking to have a donation board created to hang on the
press box showing the list of people, businesses and organizations who donated towards the project.
Discussion only was held regarding the Swimming Pool Park court resurfacing project. The resurfacing
& painting, new lines and new nets were completed this past weekend. It is now open for use.
Discussion only was held regarding the Lower Shelter House & Bathroom project. New roofs have
been installed on the bathrooms and shelter house. The bathrooms were repainted inside and out. And
the support beams were replaced on the shelter house. Everything is completed, and the facilities are
ready for use.
Under new business or matters to be taken up by the committee:
Discussion only was held regarding the hiring process of the new Wellness Center Director.
Motion by Winslow, seconded by Ringen, to adjourn the meeting at 7:20pm. Voice vote. Motion
carried.
CITY OF DARLINGTON
Kim Winslow, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
Agenda
AGENDA FOR MEETING OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DARLINGTON,
TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26th, 2025 AT 6:30 PM,
WHICH MEETING IS TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL ROOM AT THE
DARLINGTON MUNICIPAL BUILDING, DARLINGTON, WISCONSIN
1. Call to order by presiding officer
2. Roll call
3. Motion that meeting notice and agenda were properly posted
4. Approve the minutes of the preceding meeting, rectifying mistakes if any exist (Copy enclosed)
5. Reports, comments, suggestions, and recommendations of citizens present (3-minute limit)
a) Pecatonica River Trails Park reservations report
b) Wellness Center Memberships report
6. Unfinished or deferred business from previous commission meetings
a) Update on City Ball Field Renovation project
7. New business or matters to be taken up by the commission
a) Discussion and possible action on bids for new benches at City Ball Field
b) Discussion and possible action on bids for new backstop padding at City Ball Field
c) Discussion and possible action on bids for portable restrooms for the parks
d) Discussion and possible action on 2025 Summer Program booklet
e) Discussion and possible action on hiring of summer/part-time employees
8. Adjourn the meeting
Dated and posted at Darlington, Wisconsin, this 21st day of March 2025
CITY OF DARLINGTON
Kim L Winslow, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
** City of Darlington Council members may be attending the meeting. However, only the Commission
members will be taking action on these agenda items. **
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