Leisure & Rec Committee

Village of Grantsburg 316 Brad Street South Grantsburg, WI 54840 Leisure & Rec Committee Meeting Minutes The Village Leisure & Rec Committee met on Wednesday, September 10 at 1:00 p.m. in the Village Board room, 316 Brad St S, Grantsburg, WI 54840. Present: Chairman/Trustee Leo Janke Trustee John Addison Trustee Sam Campeau Others: Clerk/Treasurer Sheila Meyer Administrative Assistant Larissa Lee Chairman Janke called the Leisure & Rec Committee Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Campground Update Village staff reported the campground expansion, James N. McNally Campground West is now open and taking reservations despite a few details that need completion including an entrance sign and runoff repair that is being completed by the contractor. The committee discussed online reservation options still in the works, advertising during the off season, and placing a portage sign at the point of river access. Campground – 2026 rates and rules Village staff reviewed the current rates for both campgrounds and reviewed history of rate increases. The committee recommended to remove tent reservations at the main campground now that tent specific sites are available in the west campground. They also recommended that sites in the main campground be rented to seasonal and monthly occupants first. The committee agreed to keep rates at the west campground the same for 2026. Discussion continued for possible rate increases at the main campground. Motion by Trustee Addison, second by Trustee Campeau to recommend the Village Board increase rates at the main campground as follows: seasonal regular site $1900, seasonal river site $2100, monthly $800 and weekly $300. Motion carried unanimously. The committee reviewed the existing seasonal campground agreement. Village staff indicated issues this season relating to site maintenance, pets, and UTV/ATV traffic. The committee discussed changes to sections 5, 6, and 7. Motion by Trustee Addison, second by Chairman Janke to recommend the Village Board approve the new seasonal camping agreement with suggested updates. Motion carried unanimously. Pool – 2026 rates The committee requested to see comparison for the effect of the new splashpad on pool financials. They also discussed any potential rate increases. Motion by Trustee Addison, second by Chairman Janke to keep pool rates the same for the 2026 season. Motion carried unanimously. 2026 Budget suggestions Clerk/Treasurer Meyer reviewed the budget process and asked Trustees to bring suggestions to department heads by the end of September as she plans to have a draft budget for Village Board review at the October board meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 2:01 p.m. Allison Longhenry Deputy Clerk/Treasurer