Parks, Forestry, & Recreation Committee

PARKS, FORESTRY & RECREATION COMMITTEE Minutes Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM Meeting will be held in person. North Conference Room, City Hall, 75 N. Bonson Street, Platteville, WI Committee members in attendance: Kristopher Wright, Maureen Vorwald, Molly Zuehlke, Cody Bochenek, Kecia King Committee members excused: Debi Sigwarth, Bob Gates/Tony McFall City Staff present: Bob Lowe Members of the public: N/A A. Call Meeting to Order 6:00 pm Tony McFall is replacing Bob Gates on the committee. B. Approval of Minutes: April 20, 2026 Motion to approve: Molly Zuehlke; Second: Cody Bochenek (PASSED) C. Citizen Comments -none- D. Old Business a. Indian Park marker Apparent misunderstanding by the Friends of Indian Park that approvals from state and local historical commissions are distinct from required approvals by PFRC and City Council. All are necessary for different reasons. Photos were shared of proposed rock slab to mount 72”x54” sign, and 2 proposed rocks to support the slab. Further PFRC discussion will commence once Friends have submitted a plan for review (includes item descriptions, installation procedures, location/map, maintenance/safety). Consultation with engineer seems warranted. b. Restrictions and guideline development policies for Memorials and Legacies in City Parks MOTION: PFRC approves the new policy resolution (Parks Resolution No. 26-01) and proposed bench list with the following amendments: prioritizing benches in Jenor Park and the Dog Park; removing Valley View and Sherman Park from option list; and, adding bench options in Harrison Park near small soccer field. Motion to approve: Molly Zuehlke; Second: Kecia King (PASSED) Bench list will be provided upon request or with memorial inquiries. Maureen suggests doing a Facebook post about benches every so often. Bob G. also had some additional suggestions for Bob L. c. Smith and Mound View Park Trail status Mound View - Nothing new. Part of trail that is torn up. Waiting on grant request (likely late June). Molly got feedback from some community members wanting it paved for accessibility. Smith Park Trail - Park Place donated $1500 (City has already received the funds) We are still in process but other community partners likely will donate. Potentially partner with PCA; Bob:L. will reach out to Clay Shaffer.  d. Ice Rink placement proposal Kris W submitted a draft drawing of an ice rink in the small baseball field behind horseshoe courts at Legion Park. Size is equivalent to past rink located where pickleball courts are. Will need to grade the area with slight drop and bordering berm to the north. May need to reduce north-south dimension. Discussion about the field’s uses, weather limitations, cost-benefit, and techniques. Bob L to get an estimate on grading. e. Aquatic Center Updates Ribbon Cutting June 16th from 4-7 PM Slide installed about a week after f. Broske Center Updates -none- g. Platteville Inclusive Playground Updates -none- E. Staff Updates Dog Park - Bought mulch, untreated and much better quality. Cost $500. Used some doggy dip funds. Quote for releveling and fixing the fencing $1,082.86. Exploring funding options. F. Next Meeting: June 15, 2026 5:00pm works G. Adjournment 6:48 pm Motion to approve: Kecia King; Second: Cody Bochenek (PASSED)