Park Commission — Agenda Packet

PORTAGE COUNTY MEETING AGENDA PARK COMMISSION JORDAN PARK WEST LODGE 1770 CTY RD Y STEVENS POINT, WI 54482 Thursday, August 13, 2026 5:00 PM Page 1 of 1 CALL TO ORDER Committee Members enter Per Diem and Mileage REPORTS 1. Special Meeting Attendance Reports (Portage County Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48) 2. Director Report: • Update on park operations; projects and logging. • Update on staffing, new Park Specialist • Year-to-date revenue update through July • Update Jordan Hydro plant burm 3. Monthly Expense Report PUBLIC NOTICE Members of the public who wish to address the Committee on specific agenda items must register their request at this time, with such comments subject to the public comment ordinance and the reasonable control of the Committee Chair as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. Approval of Draft June 11, 2026 minutes. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 5. Discussion/Possible Action on Portage County and employee Commercial Drivers license agreement. 6. Discussion/Possible Action on a resolution for moving forward with County Fish and Game Conservation Aids Grant for 2027. 7. Discussion on 2027 budget proposal. NEXT MEETING DATE 8. October 8, 2026 ADJOURNMENT Notice: Any person who has special needs and plans on attending this meeting in-person or remotely should contact the Park’s Office at 715-346-1433 as soon as possible to ensure that reasonable accommodations can be made. Notice: Remote comment by the public during the meeting will be at the discretion of the Chair. Notice: A quorum of the Portage County Board of Supervisors, or any committee thereof, may be present at this meeting. Page 1 of 35 Page 2 of 35 Page 3 of 35 Page 4 of 35 Page 5 of 35 Page 6 of 35 Page 7 of 35 Page 8 of 35 Page 9 of 35 Page 10 of 35 Page 11 of 35 Page 12 of 35 Page 13 of 35 Page 14 of 35 Page 15 of 35 Page 16 of 35 Page 17 of 35 Page 18 of 35 Page 19 of 35 Page 20 of 35 Page 21 of 35 Page 22 of 35 Page 23 of 35 PORTAGE COUNTY MEETING MINUTES PARK COMMISSION JORDAN PARK WEST LODGE 1770 CTY RD Y STEVENS POINT, WI 54482 Thursday, June 11, 2026 5:00 PM Page 1 of 2 CALL TO ORDER Committee Members enter Per Diem and Mileage The Park Commission meeting was called to order at 05:00 PM Members Present: Steve Fritz, Doug Stingle, Mike Splinter, Joe Cyran, Greg Hakala, Brian Swan Members Excused: Don Butkowski Staff Attending: Ryan Rose, Sue McKenzie Others Attending: Pat Quigley, Jenny Larsen REPORTS 1. Special Meeting Attendance Reports (Portage County Ordinance 3.1.47 & 3.1.48) 2. Monthly Expense Report 3. Director's Report • Parks operation updates • Staffing updates • Revenue updated through May 2026 PUBLIC NOTICE Members of the public who wish to address the Committee on specific agenda items must register their request at this time, with such comments subject to the public comment ordinance and the reasonable control of the Committee Chair as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. Approval of draft May 14th, 2026 minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Swan, seconded by Commissioner Cyran, to approve the draft May minutes. Motion carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 5. Discussion/Possible Action on allowing Wisconsin Public Service Easement Access for utility purposes on tax parcel 020-0812-09.01 Jordan Park. A motion was made by Commissioner Swan, seconded by Commissioner Cyran to approve. Motion carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 6. Discussion/Possible Action on allowing a section of cross-county ski trail to be named after former Parks Supervisor, Marty Wacker. Page 24 of 35 Park Commission Meeting Minutes June 11, 2026 Page 2 of 2 A motion was made by Commissioner Swan, seconded by Commissioner Cyran, to approve. Motion carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 7. Discussion/Possible Action on allowing Sunset Lake Association to place a collection box for Eurasian Milfoil at the boat landing. A motion was made by Commissioner Cyran, seconded by Commissioner Stingle, to approve. Motion to carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. 8. Discussion/Possible Action to place a QR code reader (donation only) for Lake Emily, to help cover costs for Eurasian Milfoil removal. A motion was made by Commissioner Cyran seconded by Commissioner Butkowski to approve. Motion carried by voice vote, with no negative votes. NEXT MEETING DATE 9. August 13th 2026 ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Swan, seconded by Commissioner Cyran, to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 05:38 PM Page 25 of 35 Page 26 of 35 Page 27 of 35 Page 28 of 35 Page 29 of 35 Page 30 of 35 Page 31 of 35 Page 32 of 35 Page 33 of 35 Page 34 of 35 Page 35 of 35