Park & Recreation Commission

AGENDA Park & Recreation Commission Meeting 4:00 PM - Monday, December 8, 2025 City Hall Council Chambers Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.1. Chairperson Welcome - I call to order the regular December 8, 2025, City of New Ulm park and Recreation Commission meeting. 2. ROLL CALL 2.1. All Commissioners and staff attending, please state your name and position. Chair welcomes guests. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3.1. Approval of Agenda - December 8, 2025 4 to approve or amend/approve the Agenda for the Regular Park and Recreation Commission meeting on December 8, 2025. Motion by _____________, seconded by _______________ Staff Report Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Dec 2025 - Pdf 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. Approval of meeting minutes for Park and Recreation Commission Regular 5-8 Meeting on November 10, 2025. to approve or amend amend/approve the Park and Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes for November 10, 2025. Motion by ________, seconded by ___________ Staff Report Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Dec 2025 - Pdf 5. CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP 5.1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP 9 to receive and order filed this City Council past action report. Motion by __________ and seconded by __________. Staff Report Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Dec 2025 - Pdf 6. OLD BUSINESS 6.1. Park and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan Update 10 to receive and order filed the Park and Recreation Master Plan update. Motion by __________ and seconded by __________. Page 1 of 35  Staff Report Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Dec 2025 - Pdf 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1. 2026 Election of Officers 11 to elect 2026 Officers. Calling for Nomination of Chair Motion by ________, seconded by ___________ Calling for Nomination of Vice Chair Motion by ________, seconded by ___________ Staff Report Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Dec 2025 - Pdf 7.2. Communication Board Installation 12 - 14 to approve the installation of a Communication Board within the park system. Motion by __________ and seconded by __________. Staff Report Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Dec 2025 - Pdf 7.3. Park and Recreation Donations 15 to recommend the City Council offer a resolution and waive the reading to accept the following donations offered to the City of New Ulm through the Park and Recreation Department for the identified purposes. Motion by __________ and seconded by __________. Staff Report Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Dec 2025 - Pdf 7.4. Turner Gymnastics Academy Lease Agreement Renewal 16 - 29 to recommend the City Council approve the renewal of the lease agreement with New Ulm Turnverein Inc. DBA Turner Gymnastics Academy for a Gymnastics Center in the Recreation Center, with a monthly rental amount of $4,180.00. Motion by __________ and seconded by __________. Staff Report Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Dec 2025 - Pdf 8. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONER AND STAFF 8.1. Commissioner Reports 30 to receive and order filed the Commissioner Reports. Motion by _____________, and seconded by _____________ Staff Report Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Dec 2025 - Pdf 8.2. Department Activity Report 31 - 33 Page 2 of 35  to accept and file the Park and Recreation Department Activity Report for November 2025. Motion by _______ seconded by _________ Staff Report Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Dec 2025 - Pdf 8.3. Staff Report 34 to accept and file the Park and Recreation Department Staff Report. Motion by __________ and seconded by __________. Staff Report Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Dec 2025 - Pdf 8.4. Round of applause and "Thank You" for service to the City of New Ulm as a 35 Park and Recreation Commissioners Carisa Buegler and Bev Luneberg. Staff Report Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Dec 2025 - Pdf 9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING 9.1. Date of next meeting: January 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm, City Hall Council Chambers (second Monday or each month). 10. ADJOURNMENT 10.1. With there being no further business, Chairperson declares the meeting adjourned. Please let Donitta Trebesch, Park and Recreation Department Administrative Assistant know if you plan to miss a meeting by calling 507-233-2121, ext 200 or emailing donittat@newulmmn.gov. Also, if you desire hard copies of materials please contact Donitta Trebesch. Meetings may be cancelled due to lack of items or quorum. Page 3 of 35 City of New Ulm Request for Park & Recreation Commission Action Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Meeting: Agenda Section: APPROVAL OF AGENDA Dec 2025 Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Park & Rec Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Donitta Trebesch Attachments: 0 Presented By: Carisa Buegler Item: Approval of Agenda - December 8, 2025 Proposed Action: to approve or amend/approve the Agenda for the Regular Park and Recreation Commission meeting on December 8, 2025. Motion by _____________, seconded by _______________ Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: N/A Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Page 4 of 35 City of New Ulm Request for Park & Recreation Commission Action Park & Recreation Commission - 08 APPROVAL OF Meeting: Agenda Section: Dec 2025 MINUTES Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Park & Rec Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Donitta Trebesch Attachments: 1 Presented By: Carisa Buegler Item: Approval of meeting minutes for Park and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting on November 10, 2025. Proposed Action: to approve or amend amend/approve the Park and Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes for November 10, 2025. Motion by ________, seconded by ___________ Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: N/A Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Attachments: Meeting Minutes 11-10-2025 Page 5 of 35  City of New Ulm Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, November 10, 2025 4 p.m. City Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 N. Broadway, Main Floor 1. CALL TO ORDER – Chairperson Buegler called the September meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL Carisa Buegler Chair Present Amy Johnson Vice Chair Present Jim Jensen Commissioner Present Bev Luneburg Commissioner Absent Dave Christian Council Rep/Commissioner Present Kurt Johnson Commissioner Present Jeff Gulden Commissioner Absent Joey Schugel PR Director/Ex Officio Present Cheryl Kormann Assist PR Director/Ex Officio Present Amy Zents Journal/Press Present 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3.1 Motion was made by Christian and seconded by A Johnson to approve the November 10, 2025 agenda. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1 Motion was made by K Johnson and seconded by Jensen to approve the September 8 meeting minutes. (There was no meeting in October). All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 5. CITY COUNCIL MEETING(S) RECAP – Director Schugel summarized the past month’s City Council 5.1 Meetings and work sessions: September 16, 2025 Regular – Accepted Donations October 7 2025 Regular – Approved surplus item (Fitness Equipment) October 21, 2025 Regular – No Park and Rec related items October 21, 2025 Work sessions – Discussion on how staff should proceed relating to the restoration of the Hermann Monument base. A proposal was presented by the architects who performed the assessment and feasibility study. They are proposing hard cost estimates in preparation of funding the project. Options included reconstruction or demo. Reconstruction was recommended. The goal is to present this to the Legislature in 2026 and beyond for Legacy funding. K Johnson asked if the monument would remain standing. Director Schugel confirmed it is inspected each year. November 4, 2025 – Regular – Approved a professional services contract to be signed by City Manager for Hermann Monument Restoration Cost Estimates. Christian made a motion to accept and order filed the City Council meeting recap that was seconded by A Johnson. Motion carried unanimously. 6. OLD BUSINESS – Park and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan Update 6.1 Director Schugel reported ISG held a staff workshop October 3 and went through their presentation. The purpose of this is to develop a 15-year plan with planning process goals. The 50% plan draft is due in November. As part of previous planning efforts, ISG did use our prior plans and analysis. The consultants went through Community demographics; some were brought into the plan. ISG addressed evolving recreational trends, including pickleball, splash pads and water amenities and growing demand for trails. There has been good community engagement throughout the planning process. The maintenance staff were praised for cleanliness and safety with ongoing request for consistent upkeep and smoother trails. Survey Findings were summarized. Staff participated in a Page 6 of 35  visioning exercise. The department staff met and discussed program areas, what we feel good about and challenges we face. Commissioner Jensen made a motion to receive and order filed the Park and Recreation Master Plan update with a second by K Johnson. Motion carried unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 2026 Career Expo request – The Career Expo, designed for area 8th and 10th graders to experience exposure to local businesses on a personal level, held each year at the Civic Center. This location is better positioned to give vendors more flexibility to showcase businesses and opportunities. The committee is requesting the rental fee and any additional fees be waived, as there is no budget or funding for the event. Requests for this event in the past have been approved. A Johnson made a motion that was seconded by Luneburg to recommend the City Council offer a resolution and waive the rental fee and all associated fees to hold the Career Expo at the New Ulm Civic Center, South and North Arenas, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Motion carried unanimously. 7.2 Park and Recreation Donations – K Johnson made a motion with great thanks to recommend the City Council offer a resolution and waive the reading to accept the following donations offered to the City of New Ulm through the Park and Recreation Department for the identified purposes: 1. Pollinator Park Marcia Halvorson and Ken Lambrecht $250.00 honoring Diana Lambrecht 2. German Park Paver Stone Alaina Johnson honoring Michael and $200.00 Carol Goblirsch 3. German Park Paver Stone Kathy Kalz honoring Roger, Maryann $200.00 and Kathy Kalz 4. Pollinator Park Mary Ellen Domeier, honoring Robert $250.00 “Butch” Domeier 5. Riverside ELC Mary Ellen Domeier, honoring Robert $100.00 “Butch” Domeier 6. Bench – German Park Stacey Kasper and Michelle Martin, $1,750.00 honoring Connie Besemer 7. Memorial Tree – North Park Don Barstad, honoring Doug Grams $181.00 8. Memorial Tree – Civic Center Tim Macho, honoring Tom Macho $290.00 9. Memorial Tree – Lincoln Park Marge Miller, honoring DJ Leppla $236.00 10. General Parks Fund Marge Miller, honoring DJ Leppla $92.00 11. German Park - Bench Lions Club $379.00 12. Hermann Run Sponsorship Square Konstrucktion $150.00 13. Mueller Park Backstop New Ulm Baseball Association $5,000.00 14. German Park Paver Stone Lisa Besemer, honoring Dr. Ashleigh $250.00 Swearingen Total $9,278.00 A Johnson seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion was carried unanimously. 7.3 Park and Recreation Department Vision Statement New Ulm's Park and Recreation Department is rooted in historic and collaborative efforts, fostering a vibrant, collaborative system that offers diverse, accessible facilities and activities to promote an active and engaged community. Motion was made by Jensen and seconded by K Johnson to adopt the proposed Park and Recreation Department Vision Statement. Chair Buegler mentioned the word “collaborative” used, Page 7 of 35  emphasizing the importance of it. Commissioners liked the proposed statement and the motion carried unanimously. 8. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONER AND STAFF 8.1 There were no Commissioner Reports 8.2 Staff Report • Parks have been winterized for the season • North Park Dugout project is ongoing • Mueller Park backstop project is underway • Lincoln Park playground work continues • Washington Park bathroom shelter is getting new siding • Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Weier took a new position in the private sector and Director Schugel wanted to recognize him for the extensive and quality work he did for the City. Chair Buegler also thanked Weier for his work. K Johnson made a motion that was seconded by A Johnson to accept and order filed the Park and Recreation Department Staff report. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 8.3 Department Activity Report highlights • Great ribbon cutting for Washington Park playground project with Mayor Backer • New family and theme skating sessions are being offered at the Civic Center Christian made a motion seconded by Jensen to receive and order filed the September and October activity reports. All voted in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: December 8, 2025 4:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 100 North Broadway 10. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, declared adjournment at 4:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Cheryl Kormann, Assistant Director Page 8 of 35 City of New Ulm Request for Park & Recreation Commission Action Park & Recreation Commission - 08 CITY COUNCIL Meeting: Agenda Section: Dec 2025 MEETING RECAP Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Park & Rec Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Joey Schugel Attachments: 0 Presented By: Joey Schugel Item: CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP Proposed Action: to receive and order filed this City Council past action report. Motion by __________ and seconded by __________. Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: November 18 Regular Meeting - 2nd Consideration of City Fee Schedule was adopted. December 2 Regular Meeting - Career Expo Fee Request was approved. December 2 Regular Meeting - Park and Recreation Donations were accepted. December 2 City Council Budget Meeting - 2026 City of New Ulm Budget was approved. Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Page 9 of 35 City of New Ulm Request for Park & Recreation Commission Action Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Meeting: Agenda Section: OLD BUSINESS Dec 2025 Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Park & Rec Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Joey Schugel Attachments: Presented By: Joey Schugel Item: Park and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan Update Proposed Action: to receive and order filed the Park and Recreation Master Plan update. Motion by __________ and seconded by __________. Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: 1. Staff received a copy of the 50% plan from ISG and is currently reviewing, proofreading, and making corrections. 2. Open House on Monday, January 12 from 4:30-7:00pm at the Recreation Center. Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Page 10 of 35 City of New Ulm Request for Park & Recreation Commission Action Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Meeting: Agenda Section: NEW BUSINESS Dec 2025 Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Park & Rec Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Joey Schugel Attachments: 0 Presented By: Joey Schugel Item: 2026 Election of Officers Proposed Action: to elect 2026 Officers. Calling for Nomination of Chair Motion by ________, seconded by ___________ Calling for Nomination of Vice Chair Motion by ________, seconded by ___________ Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: N/A Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Page 11 of 35 City of New Ulm Request for Park & Recreation Commission Action Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Meeting: Agenda Section: NEW BUSINESS Dec 2025 Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Park & Rec Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Cheryl Kormann Attachments: 2 Presented By: Cheryl Kormann Item: Communication Board Installation Proposed Action: to approve the installation of a Communication Board within the park system. Motion by __________ and seconded by __________. Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: 1. The Park and Recreation Department was approached by Tavern 507 with the idea of donating a Communication Board to be installed at one of the playgrounds. 2. Tavern 507 held a fundraiser promotion on Friday evenings for a six-week period and raised $1,700.00 towards the cost of the Communication Board. 3. The Optimist Club of New Ulm also donated $500.00, which fully funded the Board at a cost of $2,200.00. 4. Communication Boards have pictures and symbols as an effective way for non-verbal, speech-challenged, and early- learning individuals to communicate with friends and caregivers. 5. The Communication Board would be placed at an entrance to a play area for individuals to use the board for non verbal expressions. 6. Park and Recreation Staff would install the communication board at a location to be determined in the spring. Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Attachments: Communication Board Image Communication Board Press Release Page 12 of 35 Page 13 of 35  122 South Garden Street New Ulm, Minnesota 56073 507.359.8340 Office www.newulmmn.gov cherylk@newulmmn.gov PRESS RELEASE The City of New Ulm Park and Recreation Department is proud to announce a generous donation from Tavern 507, located inside New Ulm’s Best Western. Kallie Schugel is a Brown County Autism Social Worker with a passion for serving. In fact, she enjoys serving others so much, she has a waitressing gig at Tavern 507, a job that she enjoyed in her high school and college days. Tavern 507 opened in May of this year. Kallie feels strongly about the importance of giving back to the community and wondered if the new, now local business, separate of a corporation like the former Green Mill, could possibly do more, so she approached General Manger Bethany Scott, who said “the rest was history.” Kallie, being a mom and autism advocate, asked if they would be interested in fund raising for a Communication Action Board to be placed in one of New Ulm’s popular and frequently visited parks. This idea took on a whole new level for Bethany, who has a daughter that is neurodivergent, a condition that means they have a differing in neurological function from what is considered “normal” which frequently references autism spectrum disorders, where communication barriers may exist. These individuals depend on non verbal ways to communicate, so the fundraising effort was particularly close to her heart. A Communication Action Board is a visual tool designed to support individuals who, for various reasons, experience challenges expressing themselves verbally. Using symbols, pictures, and action cues, the board helps people communicate needs, feelings, and requests, ensuring that everyone can fully participate in community spaces. The board will provide a different option to communicate and will benefit individuals with language delays or barriers and designed for those that need visuals; after all, everyone wants to play at the park! Funds were raised by Tavern 507 by donating 10 percent of sales Friday nights for six weeks. The fundraising effort was promoted through social media and in-restaurant advertising. Both Kallie and Bethany agreed that people tend to be even more kind and generous when they can see the donation going directly back into the community. Bethany said that the “Bird Dog (Tavern 507’s parent owner) leadership team was truly honored to be able to give back in this way.” The New Ulm Optimist Club added the additional $500 to Tavern 507’s $1,700 donation so that the Communication Action Board will be fully funded and exact location to be determined soon. Thanks to these donations, visitors of all abilities will have a clearer and more accessible way to engage with others; an important step in making our facilities welcoming and inclusive for everyone. We extend our sincere gratitude to Kallie, Bethany and Tavern 507 and their supporters for their dedication to autism awareness and helping create a more inclusive community. New Ulm’s Park and Recreation Department is rooted in historic and collaborative efforts, fostering a vibrant system that offers diverse, accessible facilities and activities to promote an active and engaged community. Page 14 of 35 City of New Ulm Request for Park & Recreation Commission Action Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Meeting: Agenda Section: NEW BUSINESS Dec 2025 Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Park & Rec Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Donitta Trebesch Attachments: 1 Presented By: Joey Schugel Item: Park and Recreation Donations Proposed Action: to recommend the City Council offer a resolution and waive the reading to accept the following donations offered to the City of New Ulm through the Park and Recreation Department for the identified purposes. Motion by __________ and seconded by __________. Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: 1. Pollinator Park Izaak Walton Chapter 79 $1,500.00 2. Riverside ELC Izaak Walton Chapter 79 $1,000.00 New Ulm Baseball 3. Mueller Backstop $2,800.00 Association 4. Communication Board Tavern 507 $1,700.00 5. Communication Board Optimist Club of New Ulm $500.00 Victoria and Kenneth 6. Parks $25.00 Rolloff TOTAL $7,525.00 Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Page 15 of 35 City of New Ulm Request for Park & Recreation Commission Action Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Meeting: Agenda Section: NEW BUSINESS Dec 2025 Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Park & Rec Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Joey Schugel Attachments: 1 Presented By: Joey Schugel Item: Turner Gymnastics Academy Lease Agreement Renewal Proposed Action: to recommend the City Council approve the renewal of the lease agreement with New Ulm Turnverein Inc. DBA Turner Gymnastics Academy for a Gymnastics Center in the Recreation Center, with a monthly rental amount of $4,180.00. Motion by __________ and seconded by __________. Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: 1. The current lease agreement between the Turner Gymnastics Academy and the City of New Ulm expires on December 31, 2025. 2. The City values a local youth gymnastics program. 3. With almost four full years of operational history City staff was able to identify costs associated with operating this facility and that is reflected in the rental amount. 4. New Ulm High School ISD 88 will also utilize this Gymnastics Center during their Minnesota State High School League season and sublease the space from TGA. 5. This agreement has added language for advertising within the Gymnastics Center. 5. This proposed lease agreement has been reviewed multiple times, by all parties involved, including attorneys on both sides. 6. The Gymnastics Center in the former swim pool room has 11,067 square feet on the ground floor level and 720 square feet on the upper second floor level, for a grand total of 11,787 square feet. 7. This Gymnastics Center hosts numerous area, conference, regional and sectional competitions and meets along with a wide variety of youth programming. Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: 1. The grand total monthly estimate of all city costs related to the Gymnastics Center and its planned uses is $4,180.00. Page 16 of 35 2. The advertising agreement would be a 90% TGA / 10% City split of gross advertising revenue. 3. No other user group of city park and recreation facilities pays 100% of city costs. 4. All other youth user groups are partially subsidized by the city. Attachments: 2026-27 TGA Lease Agreement (Proposed) 112425 Page 17 of 35  LEASE AGREEMENT THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made this 16 day of December 2025, between the City of New Ulm, a municipal corporation (“Owner”), and New Ulm Turnverein, Inc., a Minnesota non-profit corporation, DBA as Turner Gymnastics Academy (TGA), (“Tenant”). RECITALS WHEREAS, the City of New Ulm is the owner of the New Ulm Recreation Center (NURC) located at 122 South Garden Street in the City of New Ulm, Minnesota, and WHEREAS, Tenant desires to rent a portion of the facilities located at NURC to operate gymnastics activities, gymnastic programming, gymnastics competitions, and related activities inside the Gymnastics Center portion of the NURC, as more fully described below. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: Article 1. Premises Owner will rent to Tenant the herein defined facilities of the NURC, including the Gymnastics Center, as more fully described herein (the “Premises”), and as depicted in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Gymnastics Center described herein may also be known as the “Turner Gymnastics Academy.” Article 2. Term and Termination The term and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties for an initial period commencing January 1, 2026, and concluding December 31, 2027. Thereafter, no later than ninety (90) days prior to the end of the term, Tenant may make a written application to the Owner for a renewal of this Agreement. Upon Tenant’s application for renewal, the parties shall enter into exclusive negotiations for the terms of a renewal Agreement for a period of sixty (60) days. If the parties do not agree to the terms of a renewal of this Agreement within sixty (60) days, or if Tenant fails to provide timely written application for renewal of this Agreement, this Agreement shall terminate at the conclusion of the term. 1 NURC Lease Agreement - 12/5/25 Page 18 of 35  Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement, the Owner may terminate this Agreement upon sixty (60) days written notice to the Tenant at any time during the term hereof or any renewal term. Article 3. Rent Tenant covenants and agrees to pay to Owner for the Premises the following monthly rent: $4,180.00 (four thousand one hundred eighty dollars and zero cents) commencing January 1, 2026, and on the first day of each month thereafter, as base rent during the full term of this Agreement. Base rent includes use of the Premises, including the Gymnastics Center and all common areas in the NURC, including lobbies, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, entrance area, parking lots and exterior grounds, as approved by the Park and Recreation Director. Base rent shall not include the use of all other user-fee areas, of the NURC including Vogel Fieldhouse, racquetball courts, multipurpose rooms and fitness center. Use and/or reservation of these areas by Tenant will require Tenant to pay normal user fees according to the adopted City Park and Recreation fee schedule. Article 4. Utilities and Refuse. During the term of this Agreement, Owner shall provide the following utilities to the Premises at no additional cost to Tenant: heat, air conditioning, electricity, water and sewer services. If the Tenant desires telephone, cable TV or internet services, the same shall be the responsibility of Tenant. Refuse and recycling materials generated through Tenant’s normal operations may be deposited by Tenant in the Owners’ refuse and recycling receptacles in the rear of the building. Article 5. Use of Premises Tenant shall use the Premises for the operation of amateur gymnastics programs, including gymnastics classes and competitions. Tenant agrees that, during the full term of this Agreement, Tenant shall provide gymnastics activities or programming, available to the public, without a TGA membership, on a regular basis, and on a schedule to be approved by Owner. Tenant understands that the NURC is a multiple use facility, and that except as is specifically provided for herein, Tenant does not have the exclusive use of the facility. 1 NURC Lease Agreement - 12/5/25 Page 19 of 35  Article 6. Assigning and Subletting. Tenant may not assign, sublet, or mortgage this lease or any right hereunder without the express written consent of Owner. Any assignee of Tenant approved by Owner shall be obligated to assume all of Tenant’s rights and obligations under the term of this Lease Agreement. Tenant may sublet the Premises, such as to Independent School District 88 (ISD88), provided that all such sub-leases shall be subject to the advance written approval by Owner. Article 7. Gymnastics Equipment. Owner agrees that Tenant may, at Tenant’s sole expense, install, clean and maintain gymnastic equipment in the Gymnastics Center. Tenant shall be solely responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, repair and replacement of all such equipment. Article 8. Maintenance, Repair and Custodial. During the full term of this Agreement, Tenant shall be required to provide all custodial services required and to otherwise keep the Gymnastics Center, including gymnastics equipment, gymnastic activity areas, spectator areas, multipurpose room areas, restroom, storage areas and office areas in the Gymnastics Center on the Premises in a clean, orderly and sanitary condition. Tenant will provide its own cleaning equipment. Owner may sell at cost to Tenant, toilet paper, hand soap, and other cleaning supplies. Owner will provide Tenant access to a mop sink, including hot and cold water. Owner shall be responsible for all cleaning, custodial services, repair and maintenance to the Non- Gymnastics Center areas of the NURC including common areas, restrooms, locker rooms, hallways, multi-purpose rooms, fieldhouse, racquetball courts, aquatic center, playground, storage areas and office areas. Tenant will not deface, injure or damage the Premises and will not do, or permit to be done, on the Premises or adjoining ways, anything that would constitute a nuisance. Tenant shall, at its own expense, keep the Gymnastics Center and portions of the Premises over which they have exclusive use during the term of this Agreement, including equipment, fixtures, and appliances located thereon in good repair and in good sanitary condition. The Owner shall in all cases be responsible for regular custodial services and for general building maintenance including but not limited to the maintenance and repair of all HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and Non- Gymnastics Center sound systems, unless the same are damaged by Tenant. If Tenant does not repair or replace any portions of the Premises as required by this 1 NURC Lease Agreement - 12/5/25 Page 20 of 35 Agreement, Owner may repair the same at its discretion, after having given written notice of such need to Tenant. In such event, Tenant shall pay the Owner the cost of such repairs within thirty (30) days of repair completion. In the event that any part of the NURC is damaged as a result of the intentional acts of Tenant, its team members or representatives, the team members or representatives of visiting teams or other users, or in the event that any of the foregoing create situations requiring greater than normal custodial services, Tenant shall be responsible for the costs associated with cleaning or repairing the NURC as a result of such activities. Article 9. Concessions A. Concessions in the Gymnastics Center. Tenant shall have an exclusive right to operate all food and beverage concessions within the Gymnastics Center, provided that Owner reserves the right to approve all vended and concessions food and beverage items. B. Concessions in Other Areas of NURC. Owner reserves the right to allow other entities to vend food and beverages within the NURC, with the exception of the Gymnastics Center. C. Special Events. Owner may allow Tenant use of appropriate areas for special event concessions for special events which are not held in the Gymnastics Center, if requested by Tenant. Tenant will pay to Owner five percent (5%) of gross concessions revenue from any concessions operated by Tenant for special events which are not held within the Gymnastics Center. Tenant will give Owner full accounting reports of event sales, expenses and revenues related to concessions. D. Permits and Licenses Required. Tenant’s operation of any concession stand or area within the NURC shall be contingent upon Tenant obtaining and maintaining all necessary concession permits and government licenses. E. Liquor Sales Prohibited. Tenant shall not permit the sale of alcohol or liquor at the Premises during Tenant’s operation of any food and beverage concessions. Article 10. Advertising in the Gymnastics Center A. Scope of Authority. Owner delegates to Tenant the exclusive right to sell, arrange for, and contract for advertising to be placed in the Gymnastics Center during the term of this Agreement, commencing January 1, 2026, and any renewal term of this Agreement, subject to the standards and limitations provided by Owner and as described herein. 1 NURC Lease Agreement - 12/5/25 Page 21 of 35  B. Fee for Advertising Right. For the exclusive right to sell, arrange for, and contract for advertising within the Gymnastics Center, Tenant agrees to pay Owner an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total gross sales made by Tenant for advertising in the Gymnastics Center each year (the “Total Fee Amount”). Tenant shall pay the Total Fee amount for each Term on September 1st and include an accounting of all applicable sales. Owner may negotiate an increase to the percentage of the Total Fee Amount due to Owner after the completion of the first renewal term and upon any subsequent renewal of this Agreement by providing written notice of such increase to Tenant at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of expiration of the renewal term then in effect. C. Advertising and Signage. Owner reserves the right to approve all advertising prior to installation in the Gymnastics Center. Owner will not unreasonably withhold its approval of any request by Tenant submitted under this Article. Tenant shall only sell, arrange for, or contract for advertising within the Gymnastics Center. D. Advertising Expenses. All expenses related to advertising material(s) and/or sign(s) (including but not limited to, installation and sign maintenance and upkeep) shall be borne exclusively by the Tenant. Tenant shall be responsible for the removal of all advertising at the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. E. Primary Facility Sponsor Exclusivity. Tenant acknowledges that there is a sponsor with the exclusive naming rights for the NURC (the “Primary Sponsor”) and that Owner may also grant naming rights or advertising rights to other areas or portions of the NURC. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Tenant will not sell, arrange for, or contract for the advertising of any competitor of the Primary Sponsor. “Competitor” is defined as a retail business engaged exclusively or primarily in financial services, including checking and savings accounts, credit card, loans, and financial planning. By way of example, this would include, but not be limited to, businesses such as Citizens Bank, Blaze Credit Union, Wings United Prairie Bank, Edward Jones, etc. Competitors do not include businesses such as Target, Walmart, Menards, etc., that may offer credit cards, but are not engaged exclusively or primarily in financial services. F. No Public Forum. The parties agree that the Owner, in permitting Tenant to sell and install advertising in the Gymnastics Center, is not creating a forum for public speech protected by the United States or Minnesota constitutions. In furtherance of the Owner’s objectives of minimizing 1 NURC Lease Agreement - 12/5/25 Page 22 of 35  opportunities for abuse, the appearance of favoritism, and the risk of imposing on a captive audience, Owner hereby reserves the right to reject or remove any banner, sign, or other advertising media that it deems inappropriate or offensive, and expressly prohibits the display of religious or political signage in any portion of the Gymnastics Center. This prohibition includes any materials endorsing or promoting or otherwise related to candidates for political office or political parties. In addition, Tenant shall not sell, arrange, or contract for, and Owner shall not approve, advertising if it relate to the following: 1. Companies whose business is substantially derived from the sale of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and other products regulated under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342, gambling, firearms or pornography; or 2. Businesses regarded as “Adult Uses” as defined in Chapter 13.3 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Ulm. G. Owner’s Right to Cover or Remove. Owner reserves for itself the right to temporarily cover or remove any affixed signs, logos, and/or advertisements in the Gymnastics Center as necessary or convenient to meet Owner’s contractual obligations to the Primary Sponsor or other sponsors or if the signs, logos, and/or advertisements otherwise violate the standards and limitations of this Article. Article 11. General Liability Insurance Tenant, at its expense, shall obtain and keep in force during the term of this Agreement, the following insurance coverages in at least the listed minimum amounts: A.Worker’s Compensation coverage in statutorily required amounts. B.Employees Liability coverage in limits of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) per employee. C. Comprehensive General Liability coverage in limits of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence for personal bodily injury and death, and limits of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) for leased premises damages liability. Such liability insurance shall additionally cover: 1 NURC Lease Agreement - 12/5/25 Page 23 of 35  1. Public liability, including premises and operations coverage. 2. Independent contractors—protective contingent liability. 3. Personal injury. 4. Owned, non-owned and hired vehicles. 5. Contractual liability covering the indemnity obligations set forth herein. Tenant shall name Owner as an additional insured under its comprehensive general liability policy. Tenant shall furnish copies of insurance policies or certificates of insurance which shall be delivered to Owner prior to the commencement of this Agreement and on the annual anniversary date of each year of this Agreement. All policies listed above shall be written on an “occurrence” form (“claims made” and “modified occurrence” forms are not acceptable) and shall apply on a “per occurrence” basis. With the exception of the Worker’s Compensation policies, all policies listed above shall insure the defense and indemnity obligations assumed by Tenant under this Agreement, and shall name Owner as an additional insured under the policy. All polices listed above shall contain a provision that coverages afforded thereunder shall not be canceled or non-renewed, nor shall coverage limits be reduced by endorsement, without thirty (30) days prior written notice to Owner. Article 12. Indemnity A. Indemnification of Owner. Tenant shall indemnify, protect, save, hold harmless and insure Owner, and its respective officers, employees and members and agents, from and against any and all claims and demands for, or litigation with respect to, all damages which may arise out of or be caused by Tenant or its agents, employees, contractors or subcontractors with respect to Tenant’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement or its presence on or use of the Premises, or that of Tenant’s employees, members, board, officers, agents, volunteers, clients and invitees. Tenant shall defend Owner against the foregoing, or litigation in connection with the foregoing, at Tenant’s expense, with counsel reasonably acceptable to Owner. Owner, at its expense, shall have the right to participate in the defense of any Claims or litigation and shall have the right to approve any settlement, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The indemnification provision 1 NURC Lease Agreement - 12/5/25 Page 24 of 35  of this Section shall not apply to damages or other losses proximately caused by or resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct of Owner. All indemnification obligations shall survive termination, expiration or cancellation of this Agreement. B. Assumption of Risk. Tenant knows, understands and acknowledges the risks and hazards associated with using the Premises for the purposes stated herein and hereby assumes any and all risks and hazards associated therewith. Tenant hereby irrevocably waives any and all claims against the Owner or any of its officials, employees or agents for any bodily injury (including death), loss or property damage incurred by Tenant as a result of Tenant’s use of the Premises, and hereby irrevocably releases and discharges the Landlord and any of its officials, employees or agents from any and all claims of liability. Article 13. Alterations Tenant shall make no alterations, changes, or improvements to the Premises without the written consent of Owner or the person designated by the Owner. Article 14. Security Tenant shall provide security at and during Tenant’s activities, sufficient to maintain order and provide adequate safety for all people attending the activities, and to ensure Tenant’s compliance with Tenant’s legal obligations, as may be required by Owner. Article 15. Damage or Destruction If the NURC shall be destroyed or damaged by fire or other casualty to any extent which prevents the NURC from being used for the purposes intended by this agreement, Owner may elect to rebuild/repair or give notice terminating this Agreement. Owner shall give written notice to Tenant of its election within thirty (30) days after such damage or destruction. If Tenant is unable to use NURC facilities, a proportionate part of the rent shall be abated for any time during which Tenant is unable to utilize the rental Premises. Tenant shall also be entitled to elect to terminate this Agreement upon written notice in the event of damage or destruction detrimentally affecting Tenant’s operations, practices, or competitive events. In the event of damage by fire or other casualty resulting in damage to Tenant’s property, Tenant may repair or replace all its fixtures, furniture, equipment, and other personal property and improvements originally installed by Tenant at its expense. 1 NURC Lease Agreement - 12/5/25 Page 25 of 35  Article 16. Liens Tenant shall not permit any mechanic’s or other lien against the rental Premises or the Owner arising out of any act or omission of Tenant. Tenant may contest the validity or amount of any lien if Tenant shall give Owner security required by Owner to ensure payment or prevent any forfeiture of the Premises. Tenant shall pay any judgments and have all liens released or judgments satisfied at Tenant’s expense. Article 17. Default If Tenant shall default on any of the provisions of this Agreement, or if Tenant shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, enter bankruptcy, receivership or insolvency proceedings, Owner, at its election, may give notice to Tenant in writing specifying the default. Tenant shall have thirty (30) days after notice is sent to cure the default. If default continues thereafter, Owner may declare the term of this Agreement ended and re-enter the Premises and the Agreement shall thereupon terminate. In such event, Owner may, either with or without process of law, enter the Premises and expel Tenant and all other persons on the Premises using such force as may be necessary to repossess and enjoy the Premises without prejudice to any other remedy which might be available. If Owner is in default under this Agreement, Tenant, at its election, may give notice to Owner in writing specifying the default. Owner shall have thirty (30) days after notice is sent to cure default. In the event of a catastrophic failure, Owner agrees to discuss possible solutions with Tenant to cure default. Owner also notifies Tenant that Owner has no insurance coverage for Tenant’s loss of revenue. Article 18. Non-Waiver No waiver by Owner of any breach by Tenant of its obligations hereunder shall be a waiver of any other subsequent or continuing breach. Forbearance by Owner to seek a remedy for any breach by Tenant shall not be a waiver of its rights or remedies with respect to the breach. Article 19. Surrender At the termination of this Agreement for any reason, Tenant shall, within thirty (30) days of the termination of the Agreement, quit and surrender the Premises 1 NURC Lease Agreement - 12/5/25 Page 26 of 35 in as good condition as when received, reasonable wear and tear and damages by the elements or causes beyond Tenant’s control excepted. Upon the termination of this Agreement, Tenant shall remove its trade fixtures, equipment and other personal property owned by Tenant at its expense, provided it shall repair all damage caused by removal. Article 20. Obligation of Parties The agreements in this lease shall be binding upon and enforceable by the parties, their personal representatives, successors and assigns. Article 21. Relationship of Parties Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create a relationship of principal and agent, partnership, joint venture or association between Owner and Tenant. Neither the method of computing rent nor any act of the parties shall create any relationship between the parties other than the relationship of Landlord and Tenant. Article 22. Modification of Agreement Any agreement made between the parties shall be ineffective in changing, modifying, or discharging this Agreement in whole or in part unless the agreement is in writing and signed by both parties. An oral agreement for the modification of the Lease Agreement in any manner shall be void and of no force and effect. Article 23. Notices Any notices relating to this Lease Agreement shall be submitted to the following representatives of the parties at the following addresses: Owner – City of New Ulm: City Manager 100 North Broadway New Ulm, MN 56073 Tenant – New Ulm Turnverein Inc., DBA Turner Gymnastics Academy: Executive Director 102 South State Street New Ulm, MN 56073 (Remainder of page intentionally left blank - signature pages to follow) 1 NURC Lease Agreement - 12/5/25 Page 27 of 35 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner, and Tenant have caused this agreement to be signed effective as of the day and year first above written. CITY OF NEW ULM NEW ULM TURNVEREIN, INC. DBA TURNER GYMNASTICS ACADEMY By By Chris Dalton, City Manager Executive Director By By____________________________ Kathleen Backer, Mayor Board President 1 NURC Lease Agreement - 12/5/25 Page 28 of 35  EXHIBIT A 1 NURC Lease Agreement - 12/5/25 Page 29 of 35 City of New Ulm Request for Park & Recreation Commission Action REPORTS FROM Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Meeting: Agenda Section: COMMISSIONER AND Dec 2025 STAFF Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Park & Rec Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Donitta Trebesch Attachments: 0 Presented By: Carisa Buegler Item: Commissioner Reports Proposed Action: to receive and order filed the Commissioner Reports. Motion by _____________, and seconded by _____________ Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: N/A Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Page 30 of 35 City of New Ulm Request for Park & Recreation Commission Action REPORTS FROM Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Meeting: Agenda Section: COMMISSIONER AND Dec 2025 STAFF Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Park & Rec Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Donitta Trebesch Attachments: 1 Presented By: Joey Schugel Item: Department Activity Report Proposed Action: to accept and file the Park and Recreation Department Activity Report for November 2025. Motion by _______ seconded by _________ Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: N/A Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Attachments: November 2025 Activity Report Page 31 of 35  PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 2025 REPORT Parks Crews performed routine maintenance, including mulching leaves at the parks. Dirt was added and dormant seeded at Lincoln and Washington Park playgrounds. Tar was replaced with cement in the North Park dugouts. Permanent shade structures are supposed to be installed this year yet, weather depending. Work on the wading pools wrapped up. Pickleball nets were removed from the parks. Civic Center Routine maintenance was done at the Civic Center and special colored program lighting added to the South Arena. Both high school teams started their season. November Civic Center Sales Name Balance CC Admissions $732.12 CC Equipment Rental $0.93 CC Programs $103.84 CC Skate Rental $328.12 CC Skate Sharpening $46.31 Misc CC Sales $1,553.00 Rent- CC Ice $6,062.68 Rent- CC Meeting Room $264.74 Community Center – routine maintenance was performed and sidewalk repairs were completed. There were two private rentals in the cafetorium and two meeting room rentals. A Christmas Dash Pottery class was offered; 7 adults participated. Total meals served and delivered for September 2,807 and October 3,053. Approximately 54% of the meals were sent outside of New Ulm. November Community Center Sales: Name Balance CM Programs $350.03 Rent- CM Cafetorium $1,026.93 Rent- CM Meeting Rooms $543.17 Recreation Center 122 S. Garden St. November Membership Report This month Last month Difference 24/7 Access 351 333 +18 3-month memberships 290 226 +64 Annuals paid in full 624 569 +55 Insurance Memberships 1,364 1,327 +37 Ongoing 1,246 1,198 +48 Rec Center General, youth & senior 1,140 1,076 +64 Playground 222 219 +3 Walking Track 429 418 +11 Total 5,666 5,366 +300 Page 32 of 35 Two sessions of swim lessons were completed in November. This marks the end of lessons for the year. New sessions will begin in January. One lifeguard training class was held; three individuals were certified. We are offering a high school physical education class focused on aquatics for the fall semester, including physical conditioning, games and optional lifeguard certification. All students from NUHS and CHS passed their physical benchmarks and should finish all lifeguard requirements by December 20 if they chose to be certified. Volleyball and Tennis leagues and lessons started. November Rec Center Sales Name Balance RC Admissions $18,962.36 RC Equipment Rental $107.48 RC Memberships $23,578.31 RC Programs $5,227.64 Swim Lessons $3,242.09 RC Sales $1.85 Misc RC Sales $228.05 Rent- RC Gym $1,743.64 Rent- RC Indoor Pool $354.00 Rent- RC Meeting Room $1,220.60 Administration City Council; Department Heads After Council meetings; Department Management Team Monthly Meeting; Heart of New Ulm, KNUJ monthly radio show; MMUA monthly safety training; Hermann Monument Society; Emergency Management Committee; United Way Board, Community Education Advisory Board, HONU Committee and worksite wellness committee, MRPA Board Meeting; MRPA Programming Committee, CAST Board, CASHS/SRTS Action Team; NUCAT Park and Recreation Department update; Bi-Weekly Park and Recreation Master Plan Meetings. Staff participated in multiple planning meetings for the Weihnachts Markt, Holiday Market event in German Park. Staff also participated in giving feedback on presentation from the Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute put on by the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association and attended the Athletic Business Conference. The Hermann Monument Reconstruction Project received a number of requests from local and state media outlets. Staff did interviews with the Star Tribune, Fox 9 News, and KEYC News on next steps in the project process which includes cost estimates for deconstruction and reconstruction of the Monument. Page 33 of 35 City of New Ulm Request for Park & Recreation Commission Action REPORTS FROM Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Meeting: Agenda Section: COMMISSIONER AND Dec 2025 STAFF Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Park & Rec Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Joey Schugel Attachments: 0 Presented By: Joey Schugel Item: Staff Report Proposed Action: to accept and file the Park and Recreation Department Staff Report. Motion by __________ and seconded by __________. Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: 1. First Snow Event of the Year 2. Weihnachts Markt Holiday Event 3. Skate with Santa Event 4. Harman Park Outdoor Ice Rinks 5. Recreation Program Supervisor - Malloy Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Page 34 of 35 City of New Ulm Request for Park & Recreation Commission Action REPORTS FROM Park & Recreation Commission - 08 Meeting: Agenda Section: COMMISSIONER AND Dec 2025 STAFF Resolution: N/A Originating Department: Park & Recreation Ordinance: N/A Prepared By: Joey Schugel Attachments: 0 Presented By: Joey Schugel Item: Round of applause and "Thank You" for service to the City of New Ulm as a Park and Recreation Commissioners Carisa Buegler and Bev Luneberg. Proposed Action: N/A Board/Commission Recommendation: N/A Overview: 1. Carisa Buegler has served on the Park and Recreation Commission for two consecutive, three-year terms, starting in January of 2020. Carisa Chaired the Commission four of the six years she served. 2. Bev Luneberg has served on the Park and Recreation Commission for two consecutive, three-year terms, starting in January of 2020. Primary Issues/Alternatives to Consider: N/A Budgetary/Fiscal Issues: N/A Page 35 of 35