BOARD OF PARKS COMMISSION

BOARD OF PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES July 07, 2025 at 4:45 PM 1260 North Road Mauston, WI 1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The Board of Park Commissioners met on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Public Works building. Chair Mike Taake called the meeting to order at 4:47 p.m. Members present were Mike Taake, Laura Taake, Amanda Ketcham, Lori Hammer, Dan Holzberger, Todd Galbrecht, and Maryann Allaby. Parks Superintendent Jordan Wilke was also present. 2. Minutes: Motion by Allaby, seconded by Ketcham, to approve the minutes from June 2, 2025. Motion carried by voice vote. 3. Financial Reports: The financial reports were reviewed. No concerns or questions were raised. 4. Staff Report: Parks Superintendent Jordan Wilke and Chair Mike Taake welcomed Maryann Allaby to the Board. She will replace Jim Kolba. Wilke and Taake asked members to plan a thank- you celebration for Kolba at the next meeting, August 4, 2025. a. Pickleball Update: Wilke reported that the Mauston Picklers’ fundraising, led by Cynthia Macleod, were successful. New rolling nets were added to the Pickleball courts. Painting of new Pickleball lines on courts 3 and 4 is still scheduled, weather permitting. Windscreens are on order and will be installed and removed by the parks crew. Wilke also purchased heavy- duty zip ties. The Sterling Walsh Foundation hitting wall is on order and will be installed upon arrival. b. Vibrant Spaces Update: This project is nearly complete. Wilke and his crew are waiting on a few finishing items. c. Jones Park Update: The repurposing of Jones Park is progressing. Available compost will be used as a top dressing. A small pond was created to capture rain runoff. A1 Construction will assist with seeding and hydroseeding as soon as weather allows. The fencing and gate design will accommodate a new, multipurpose green space/sports field. The G.O.L.D. boat raffle fundraiser drawing will take place at Riverside Park on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at noon. The Park Board is awaiting news on the Big Dig Grant. 5. Adjourn: Motion by Laura Taake, seconded by Mike Taake, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. ___________________________________ _____________________________ Chair Date