Parks & Recreation

VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE Parks and Recreation Committee September 6, 2023 The meeting was called to order by Sam Kaufmann at 5:30 p.m. PRESENT: Sam Kaufmann, Robert McPherson, Phil Williams, Tricia Braun, and Bob Khouri. ALSO PRESENT: Blake Theisen and Katie MacDonald, Parkitecture+Planning. Jean & Jeff Ryan – 600 Raymond Road, Bill Redmond – 902 S. Holiday Drive, Monica Herrera – 5301 Lighthouse Bay Drive, Jim & Linda Mueller – 602 Raymond Road, Jessie Chhith – 520 Raymond Road, Tiffany Loken – Woodland Drive. STAFF PRESENT: Jared Heyn – Deputy Administrator/Communications Manager, Sue McDade – Community Services Director, Bill Frederick – Director of Public Works, Ryan Endres – Public Works/Parks Supervisor, Jeff Skoug – Recreation Program Supervisor. MINUTES A motion by Phil Willems/Tricia Braun to approve the minutes of the July 5, 2023, Park and Recreation Committee meeting was approved. PUBLIC COMMENT All public comment related to items included on the agenda. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Centennial Park Playscape Planning – Kick Off Meeting The team from Parkitecture+Planning was on hand to kick-off the planning for a splash pad and inclusive playground proposed in Centennial Park. Topics included the location of the playground and splash pad, the reconfiguration of pathways between park amenities, design/theme options, safety concerns relating to the surrounding streets, and other ideas shared by the residents in attendance. No official action was taken. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Robert McPherson/Phil Willems to adjourn was approved. (6:15 p.m.) Respectfully Submitted:  Sue McDade Community Services Director