Parks Commission Meeting

PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 06, 2025 at 4:45 PM 1260 North Road Mauston, WI 1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The Board of Parks Commission met on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Public Works Building. Chair Mike Taake called the meeting to order at 4:45 p.m. Members present were Mike Taake, Amanda Ketcham, Mary Ann Allaby, Todd Galbrecht, Dan Holzberger, and Lori Hammer. Absent was Laura Taake. Also present was Jordan Wilke, Parks Superintendent. 2. Minutes: Motion by Holzberger, seconded by Allaby, to approve the minutes from September 8, 2025. Motion carried by voice vote. 3. Financial Reports: The financial reports were reviewed. No concerns or questions were generated. 4. Staff Report: Wilke provided an update on current park projects and activities: a. Jones Park: TruGreen was hired to aerate and overseed the new athletic field. Two additional service visits are scheduled to occur by Thanksgiving. These efforts are intended to accelerate the growth of the field and make it ready for use by mid-summer 2026. b. Lions/Riverside Parks: Restroom facilities will remain open through Halloween. c. May Park: Previously named Kiwanis Park has now been re-named. d. Pickleball Fundraiser: Wilke highlighted that he continues to coordinate with the manufacturer regarding the installation of the Tennis Court Training Wall. e. Marchowsky Park: This park hosts the Living Food Pantry. The fruit trees and the berry patches have been harvested. 5. Adjourn: Motion by Ketcham, seconded by Hammer, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m. ________________________________ ____________________ Chair Date