Meeting Minutes

PARK COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 4, 2025 Meeting called to order 9:35am Commission members in attendance: Jennifer Meyer, Kathy Alf, Tom Roach, Barb Kleist, Dean Kallenbach, and Tony Bischel. Adopt agenda; motion made by Kathy/sec Dean and passed. Approval of May 7, 2025 minutes; motion made by Jennifer/ sec Tom and passed. Financial Report Total expenses paid in May $ 1,225.91 total year to date $ 5,563.35 Town of Union Treasurer Report dated May 13, 2025 shows Visit EC Dest. Dev. Balance $ 52,329.77 this does not reflect the $ 7,000.00 deposit to Huffcutt for vault toilet. This leaves remaining balance of $ 45,329.77 The Nicolet Park Checking shows a balance of $ 5,671.44 of which $ 3,486.00 is for the Aylen Bain Memorial. Motion to approve the financial report made by Jennifer/ sec Tom and passed. Work Log Jennifer 4.25 hours @ $15 total $63.75 mowing and weed whacking at Conservancy Tom 1.0 hours @ $15 total $15.00 garbage and signs at Sherman Creek Park Invoices Fast Signs Inv# 2079-26772 dated 5-13-2025 $ 85.14 pet waste sign for Sherman Creek Park A motion to approve work log and invoices made by Dean/sec Tony and passed. Parks Discussion Sherman Creek Park Barb emailed Jeff Nester at ECASD inquiring on update on erosion project. Jeff Nester has not yet received an estimate from Darrell Haas. Tom reported that the garbage can is still in place at Sherman Creek Park. There was no garbage in the fire ring. Conservancy The Teal Vault Toilet project continues to move forward. Sanitary permit No. 2025-11 was obtained from the Eau Claire County Health Department. Building Inspector, Fred Dahlke was notified and determined no permit was needed from him. Ben Bublitz at Eau Claire County Planning and Development was contacted. He stated they have all documentation. If there are any fees they would be waived. The Special Event Application form was finalized. New Business Election of Officers: Barb Kleist-Chairperson, Fred Belay-Vice Chairperson, Kathy Alf-Secretary Motion to approve election of Officers made by Dean/sec Tony and passed. Motion to renew seven year term of Barb Kleist to the Town of Union Park Commission made by Kathy/sec Jennifer and passed. The Fall Event is scheduled for October 25 from 1-4pm at the Conservancy. Jennifer has confirmed the date for the horse drawn wagon rides. Old Business Dean and Barb met with the group working on the Aylen Bain Memorial. The group has a plan for 20 signs. October might be a good time to have a grand opening ceremony-unveiling. Next meeting: Wednesday, July 2 @ 9:30am Meeting adjourned at 11:25am motion made by Kathy/sec Jennifer and passed.