Parks Commission Meeting

PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES February 02, 2026 at 4:45 PM 1260 North Road Mauston, WI 1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The Board of Park Commission met on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Public Works Building. Chair Mike Taake called the meeting to order at 4:45 p.m. Members present were Mike Taake, Laura Taake, Lori Hammer, Mary Ann Allaby, and Todd Galbrecht. Also present was Parks Superintendent Jordan Wilke. Absent were Amanda Ketcham and Dan Holzberger. 2. Minutes: Motion by Hammer, seconded by Allaby, to approve the January 5, 2026, minutes. Motion carried by voice vote. 3. Financial Reports: The financial reports were reviewed, and no concerns or questions were raised. 4. Staff Report: a. Federal Grant Status: The grant situation continues in a holding pattern as the City waits for updates. b. Bobcat Toolcat: The Toolcat is now in full use and is working exceptionally well on a variety of projects, including support for the Ice Fishing Contest, moving picnic tables, snow removal, and tree trimming. c. The Ice Fishing Contest: The event was a great success with ninety-nine (99) registered anglers. G.O.L.D. did a fantastic job sponsoring this event and is projecting approximately $14,000 in profit, with additional donations still coming in. While fishing conditions were slow, many prize fish were caught. Todd Galbrecht commented that “a bad day fishing is better than a good day at work.” d. Summer 2026 Staffing: Wilke and staff are reviewing staffing needs for the summer. Applications are currently being processed and interviews are underway. 5. Next Agenda a. March Meeting Date: Motion by M. Taake, seconded by L. Taake to change March’s meeting from March 2, 2026, to March 9, 2026. Motion carried by voice vote. 6. Adjourn: Motion by Galbrecht, seconded by M. Taake, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. ___________________________________ ________________________ Chair Date