Parks Commission

PARKS COMMISSION MINUTES June 03, 2024 at 4:45 PM 1260 North Road Mauston, WI 1. Call to Order/Roll Call- The Board of Park Commissioners met on Monday, June 03, 2024, in the meeting room at the Public Works Building. Chair Mike Taake called the meeting to order at 4:47 PM. Members present were Mike Taake, Todd Galbrecht, Laura Taake, Jim Kolba. Members absent were Lori Hammer, Amanda Ketchum, Dan Holzberger. Also present, were Parks Superintendent Jordan Wilke, and City Administrator Daron Haugh. 2. Minutes- Laura Taake/Jim Kolba to approve minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting. Motion carried. 3. Financial Reports- Financial reports were viewed, reviewed, and generated no questions or concerns. 4. Staff Report- Daron Haugh, Mike Taake, and Jordan Wilke submitted the Big Dig Grant application. The total plan is in four phases with significant projects at each phase (ideally each phase is a yearly plan). Jordan will use his crew to do some of the projects when possible. Daron Haugh recognizes the importance of Park improvements as Mauston continues to grow and move forward. Mike Taake and the Park Commissioners will continue to look at ways to make this park improvement plan a reality. The School District of Mauston is in full support as our school community uses our parks within their curriculum each year. Jim Kolba voiced his concern about the cost to our senior taxpayers. Daron Haugh will look into the Northcentral Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission as to the amount of green space within the city limits. Jordan updated the Board on the work being done at all of our parks. His crew is busy mowing, weeding, mulching, trimming, remodeling, and building in all of our lovely Parks. 5. Friends of Mauston Parks- No new items were generated. 6. Adjourn- Jim Kolba/Todd Galbrecht motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 PM. ________________________________ ____________________________ Chair Date