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VILLAGE OF PLOVER PARKS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE June 29, 2026 4:30 p.m. Members Present: Ross Ballard, Janet Barber, Darcy Grabski, Mike Helmrick, Larry Schweitz Members Excused: Kevin Reimer Members Unexcused: Adam Raabe Others Present: Steve Kunst, Gary Wolf, Julia Mann, Adam DeKleyn, Karmen Anderson, Scott Klemm, Jake Hainzlsperger, Jasmine Barclift 1. Mr. Ballard called the meeting to order at 4:30pm. 2. Mr. Helmrick made a motion, seconded by Mr. Schweitz, to approve the minutes of the Parks Development Committee meeting of April 15, 2026, as printed. Motion carried. 3. There were no persons wishing to address the Committee. Discussion with possible action on the following: 4. Setting regular meeting date for Parks Development Committee Discussion ensued regarding setting a regular meeting date for the Committee. All agreed that Monday was an acceptable day to meet, with flexibility on the time. Mr. Ballard would like to meet at least once per quarter. Mr. Helmrick questioned if the meetings could be scheduled ahead of time; the Community Development Department will look into it. 5. Pacawa Christmas Walk Updates Ms. Grabski is heading the Pacawa Christmas Walk and asked for additional volunteers. The committee discussed the cost to sponsor the light poles, with the general idea that the amount should be between $50-$100 per pole. They discussed how to assign poles, numbering the poles, and the idea of “first come, first served” for those who wish to sponsor a pole. Ms. Grabski will continue to work on the sponsor guidelines and coordinate with the Public Works Department on the size of the space assigned to sponsors, as well as other activities that might occur during the Christmas Walk. 6. Dan R. Mahoney Conservancy – driveway and parking lot update Mr. Klemm advised that the Public Works Department has installed a driveway and small parking area at the Dan R. Mahoney Conservancy site, as well as planted 62 trees, the cost of which was covered by tree removal at the Olive Garden site as well as the WPS easement. The driveway and parking area will be paved later this summer, and they still hope to install a small shelter in the future. 7. New Parks Signage Mr. Hainzlsperger presented the potential new signs for Village parks, including pricing. The signs, including sizing, composition, and color, were discussed. Public Works expects to purchase between 18 to 22 new signs, which they will install themselves. They recommend not having lighted signs, as none of the park signs currently in the Village are lighted. There was discussion regarding the potential signs, with most agreeing that the less costly signs were favorable, and that dark brown and green colors were preferred. Public Works will have the designs redone in the preferred colors and bring them back to the committee in the future for selection. 8. Reports a. Public Works Manager Mr. Klemm went over his report and highlighted several Public Works projects, including the future installation of new exercise equipment near the play system and new tee boxes on the disc golf course at the Little Plover River Park, as well as working on IT and wireless upgrades for cameras at Lake Pacawa Park. 9. Ms. Grabski moved to adjourn at 5:21 pm, with a second by Mr. Helmrick. Motion carried. Submitted by Jasmine Barclift