Park & Recreation

PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Joe Boll at 6:30 p.m. Present at roll call: Ken Staver, Carly Winslow, Joe Boll, Rayna O’Brien, Scott Heinberg, and Doug Lindstrom Absent: Jill Ringen Also present: Wade Berget, Danni Havens, Dave Roelli and Kim Winslow Motion by Winslow, 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. Public comment, suggestions, and recommendations of citizens present: Joe Boll updated the Commission members regarding a change in the lawnmower purchase, previously approved at the January 2026 meeting. Reports / presentations from Commission Members or Staff: Danni Havens presented a current Wellness Center Membership report. Danni presented information that is being sent to all current and past Wellness Center members, letting them know the increase in membership rates, and any changes to the Wellness Center policies. Under unfinished or deferred business from the previous committee meeting: Discussion only was held regarding the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. A copy of a tentative survey was included in the agenda packets. The Commission members reviewed the tentative survey, and suggested a few minor changes. Discussion and action were held regarding bids for replacement of the swings and playground equipment at the Pecatonica River Trails Park Campground. After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Winslow, second by O’Brien, to table the purchase of new swings and playground equipment for Pecatonica River Trails Park Campground, until Wade can obtain new bids with the proposed changes for the playground equipment, and bring the new bids back at the next meeting. Voice vote. Motion carried. Discussion and action were held regarding bids for the purchase of new elliptical machines for the Wellness Center. Danni presented bids for the purchase of new elliptical machines and bids for the purchase of certified pre-owned elliptical machines. After a discussion, a motion was made by Winslow, second by O’Brien, to purchase (3) Precor Certified Pre-owned Elliptical Machines at a cost of $3,095.00 each from Direct Fitness Solutions. Voice vote. Motion carried. Under new business or matters to be taken up by the commission: Discussion and action were held regarding bids for repairs to the storage shed located at City Ball Field. Wade presented a bid from Brunkow Construction LLC in the amount of $3,950.00. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Winslow, second by Staver, to approve the bid from Brunkow Construction LLC in the amount of $3,950.00 to repair the storage shed at City Ball Field. Voice vote. Motion carried. Discussion and action were held regarding the installation of an additional key fob reader in the hallway for the Wellness Center. Discussion and action were held regarding a donation to the Darlington High School Post Prom Committee. Danni informed the commission she received a letter from the Darlington High School Post Prom Committee looking for a donation toward their Post Prom activities. Danni was looking for approval to donate a 3-month Student Membership for the months of June, July, August. A motion was made by Lindstrom, second by Heinberg, to allow the Wellness Center to donation a 3-month Student Membership to the Darlington High School Post Prom Committee. Voice vote. Motion carried. Discussion and action were held regarding a change in the Student Membership Policy regarding age requirements. Danni presented to the commission the current Student Membership Policy reads for students 12 years of age to college. Danni is proposing to change the policy to be students 15 years of age to college, because that is what the facility policy reads for the minimum age eligible to use the Wellness Center facilities besides the gymnasium. A motion was made by Winslow, second by O’Brien, to approve the change in Student Membership Policy from minimum of 12 years old to 15 years old to college. Voice vote. Motion carried. Next meeting date is set for March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm Motion by Staver, second by Winslow, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40pm. Voice vote. Motion carried. CITY OF DARLINGTON Kim Winslow, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer