Park Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMauston, WI · September 9, 2024
Minutes
PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
September 09, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Meeting at Jones Park located at Prairie St. & Bluff St. off
of East State St.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call - The Board of Park Commissioners met on Monday, September 9, 2024,
at the shelter at Jones Park. Chair Mike Taake called the meeting to order at 4:49 PM. Members
present were Mike Taake, Laura Taake, Amanda Ketchum, Dan Holzberger. Members absent
were Lori Hammer, James Kolba, Todd Galbrecht. Parks Superintendent Jordan Wilk and City
Administrator Daron Haugh were also present.
2. Minutes - Dan Holzberger/Amanda Ketchum to approve minutes from the July 1, 2024 meeting.
Motion carried.
3. Review Financial Reports - Financial reports were viewed, reviewed, and generated no questions
or concerns.
4. Discussion and action regarding Park Improvement Plan Funding - Chair Mike Taake
announced The Big Dig Grant was awarded to another organization. Dan Holzberger suggested
that the application for next year be focused on our goals and improvement plan. Daron Haugh
reminded the Board that it is time to review our 5-Year Park Plan and its goals. Along with that
Plan, the Board needs to be cognizant of the Equipment Replacement Fund (ERF). Jordan
commented on the costly upkeep and costly improvements at each of our 7 parks. Chair Mike
Taake asked Board members to think back to our last Plan and identify goals and improvements
for each park and bring those ideas to our October meeting. He reminded the Board to keep our
mission statement in mind as we revisit our past plans and past visits to our 7 parks. Daron Haugh
addressed Kiwanis Park and its donation from the May family being that the parcel of land will
remain a City Park. Lastly, Jordan said his crew and staff are beginning to get ready for the Fall
projects.
5. Friends of Mauston Parks - No new items were generated
6. Adjourn - Laura Taake/Mike Taake motion to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 5:33 PM.
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Chair Date
Agenda
PARK COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
September 09, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Meeting at Jones Park located at Prairie St. & Bluff St. off
of East State St.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Discussion and action relating to Minutes
a. August 5, 2024
3. Review Financial Reports
a. Financial reports
4. Discussion and action regarding Park Improvement Plan Funding
5. Continue Review of Parks including Jones, Veterans, Oakridge, and Kwanis parks
6. Staff Report
7. Friends of Mauston Parks
8. Next Agenda
9. Adjourn
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