parks capital projects planning
Planning and prioritizing park upgrades, facilities, and recreation programs
Watch for City Council action on borrowing for Neshotah Beach improvements and the early-April bid/survey review that informs the go/no-go decision.
Typically discussed at Advisory Recreation Board. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The clearest next step was Neshotah Beach improvements heading to City Council for a Feb. 26 borrowing vote, with a go/no-go call expected after bids and early-April survey feedback review. At the same time, staff reported signed grant paperwork for Paddlers Park improvements and ongoing planning work at Riverside Park, including youth input on the skatepark.
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passed Advisory Recreation Board · Feb 11, 2026 BUSINESS
Motion made in support of City Council adopting the ordinance allowing P&R to sell fermented malt beverages within city facilities and parks.
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passed Advisory Recreation Board · Feb 11, 2026 BUSINESS
Motion made in support of the Mariners Trail fence replacement project and securing grant funding without taxpayer contribution.
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passed Advisory Recreation Board · Oct 8, 2025 NEW BUSINESS
Motion to approve Pet Cemetery action item: Approved a 4x4 plot size (allowing up to four cremation burials per plot). Fees established as follows: $200 per plot, $200 for opening/closing, and $250 for a flush grass marker with engraving. No irrigation will be provided, and only imitation flowers will be permitted.
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passed Advisory Recreation Board · Oct 8, 2025 NEW BUSINESS
Motion to approve Cemetery Rate Changes action item: increase plot rate to $800, add a Winter Burial Fee of $150, and increase Saturday/After-Hours Burial fee to $400.
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passed Advisory Recreation Board · Oct 8, 2025 NEW BUSINESS
Motion to approve Review of Recreation Program Rates action item: Spring Flag Football increased to $50; Girls Ponytail Softball to $55; Girls Single A Softball to $80; and Winter Indoor Soccer (2nd–4th grade) to $45.
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Staff reported 2025 attendance and participation numbers, shared upcoming event dates, and noted revenue trends: rentals and picnic shelters were up and cemetery revenue was steady.
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Staff reported the first plot sale in the new pet cemetery.
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Staff said fundraising items (Perpetual Care Flowers and the Community Band) would go to City Council to set up an investment fund with the Lakeshore Community Foundation.
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Staff reported a $5,000 donation to improve the Senior Center Library area.
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Staff reported a submitted $15,000 AARP grant request to upgrade Wi‑Fi/technology at the Community House, aimed at seniors.
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Staff reported signed grant paperwork for Paddlers Park improvements, described as a 50/50 split between city capital funds and a Wisconsin Coastal Management grant.
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Staff reported progress toward bidding and construction planning at Riverside Park, including upcoming youth engagement for the skatepark.
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Staff reported Neshotah Beach improvements were expected to go to City Council for a borrowing vote on 2/26/26, with bids and a go/no-go decision expected after cost estimates and survey feedback are reviewed in early April.
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