Parks and Public Works Committee

CITY OF PRESCOTT PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 5:00 PM MUNICIPAL BUILDING 800 BORNER ST PRESCOTT, WI 54021 1) Call to Order 2) Roll Call 3) Approve Minutes for June 15, 2026 4) Discussion on Alley Improvements behind Broad Street between Cherry Street and Orange Street 5) Review of Magee Park Signs and Discussion on Trail Connection to Walnut Circle 6) Other Business a) Discuss Armstrong Family Memorial Bench 7) Adjourn NOTICE ACCESS TO THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING FOR THE DISABLED IS AVAILABLE AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE. ALL THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SHOULD CALL CITY HALL OFFICES (715-262-5544) IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A QUORUM OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OR OTHER CITY COMMITTEES MAY BE PRESENT AT THIS MEETING. THIS IS INCIDENTAL AND NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL OR ANY OTHER COMMITTEES. Parks and Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes June 15th, 2026 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a meeting of the Parks and Public Works Committee was held June 15th, 2026, Municipal Building, 800 Borner Street, Prescott, Wisconsin, 54021. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM. Committee Present: Dar Hintz, Lindsey Sorenson Committee Absent: Ben Bettis Staff Present: City Administrator Matt Wolf, Planner Luke Wiese, Public Works Director Mike Kinneman Others Present: Brian Crist of 527 Lake St, Megan Langer of Langer Family Properties 1. Approve Minutes for May 18th, 2026 Hintz motioned to approve the minutes for May 18th. Sorenson seconded; motion passed without a negative voice (2-0). 2. Updated Non-Motorized Boat Launch Repair and Maintenance Items Cost Estimate City Administrator Wolf provided an update on the non-motorized boat launch repair and maintenance project and reviewed the updated proposals submitted by Luke Busker Masonry. The Committee discussed the proposed improvements and directed staff to obtain a revised quote that includes demolition and replacement of the existing concrete stairs and sidewalk, tuckpointing of the fieldstone stairway walls, and tuckpointing and resetting of stones along the existing limestone retaining walls. The Committee requested that the stone plinths, planter bowls, and cast-iron bowls be removed from the revised quote. The Committee also discussed adding a handrail and replacing the existing benches with new benches at a different location, depending on the cost of the benches. The Committee also decided to delay additional improvement items, including boulders to prevent further deterioration, extension of the limestone retaining wall, and construction of a five-foot-wide concrete access ramp, for a future phase of the project. Staff will obtain a revised quote and forward it to City Council for consideration. 3. Discussion on Alley Improvements Behind Cherry Street and Orange Street City Administrator Wolf presented information regarding potential improvements to the alley connecting Cherry Street and Orange Street behind the businesses along Broad Street. Wolf explained that the alley currently experiences drainage issues and that a prospective purchaser of 216 Broad Street, Megan Langer, is exploring options to address stormwater issues affecting the property. Addressing the issue would likely require installation of a storm inlet connected to the City's stormwater system. Wolf outlined a potential long-term solution that would include alley improvements and additional stormwater infrastructure. While the option would be more costly and require additional analysis and design work by Cedar Corporation, staff indicated it would be more efficient if completed in conjunction with the potential redevelopment of 216 Broad Street. Megan Langer stated that the project is currently in the architectural design phase and that she is exploring options to address stormwater issues on the site. Langer added that she intends for the rear alley area to be as attractive to visitors as the front of the building. Public Works Director Kinneman suggested exploring an agreement with the owner of 220 Broad Street to direct stormwater runoff to the existing storm inlet located on the neighboring gas station property. Committee Member Sorenson supported improving the alley to accommodate future redevelopment but recommended waiting for additional information regarding a potential agreement between the affected property owners before proceeding further. Other Business City Administrator Wolf presented a quote from Graphic House for the fabrication and installation of signs at Riverfront Park and Sunset Park. Wolf stated that the final sign designs are still being completed. The total project cost is $15,001.38 and would be funded through existing accounts for each location. The Committee supported moving forward with the proposal to the City Council for consideration once the final sign designs are completed. Commissioner Hintz motioned to adjourn. Sorenson seconded; motion passed without a negative voice (2-0). The meeting was adjourned at 5:54 PM. The next Parks & Public Works Committee will be July 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Luke Wiese, Planner To: Parks and Public Works Committee From: Matt Wolf, City Administrator Date: July 17, 2026 Subject: Discussion on Alley Improvements Behind Cherry Street and Orange Street Background The City is working with Megan Langer as she looks to redevelop 216 Broad Street and has been working with City staff to identify a stormwater management solution for the site. The property is adjacent to the City-owned alley located northwest of Broad Street between Cherry Street and Orange Street. City staff met with Greg Adams of Cedar Corporation to review drainage conditions within the alley and discuss potential improvements that could address stormwater runoff from the alley and the adjoining properties. An existing storm drain located near the Circle K property is privately owned by Circle K. The City does not appear to have an easement for this system, and its design and available capacity of the stormwater drain is currently unknown. Connecting to that system would therefore require coordination and approval from Circle K and may not provide a practical long-term solution. Discussion Cedar Corporation has recommended designing a coordinated public stormwater and alley improvement project. The proposed improvements would include: • Installation of an area inlet near the 216 Broad Street property; • Potential installation of an area inlet near the adjoining 220 Broad Street property; • Extension of the storm sewer within the alley; • Installation of a mountable curb along the west side of the alley; and The coordinated design would allow stormwater from both adjoining properties to be incorporated into the alley improvements. The design would also support the future redevelopment of 216 Broad Street by allowing the property’s proposed site drainage to connect to the new public stormwater improvements. The proposed public improvements would need to be coordinated with the redevelopment project. Cedar Corporation provided the following estimate for surveying, design, and construction staking: Engineering Service Estimated Cost Topographic survey and utility-locate coordination $2,100 Design and final plans $5,200 Construction staking, if needed $1,400 Total Estimated Cost $8,700 The estimate does not include bidding assistance, preparation of contract documents, or construction oversight. These services would be necessary if the City elects to publicly bid the project. However, preliminary discussions have considered completing the construction with City Public Works staff, which could reduce the overall project cost. The estimate also does not include the materials, labor, equipment, or other construction costs associated with the physical alley and storm sewer improvements. Because the proposed design would benefit the City alley and stormwater system, the redevelopment of 216 Broad Street, and the adjoining 216 Broad Street property, staff propose dividing the engineering costs equally among the three benefiting parties: Participating Party Proposed Share City of Prescott $2,900 Owner of 216 Broad Street $2,900 Owner of 220 Broad Street $2,900 Total $8,700 The proposed cost-sharing arrangement would be contingent upon all three parties agreeing to participate. Any future construction costs and the allocation of those costs would need to be determined separately after the design is completed and a more detailed construction estimate is available. However, if the owner of 220 Broad Street choses not to proceed, the cost would then be split. Recommendation Consider the proposal for the alley improvements by Cedar Corporation and working with the owners of 216 and 220 Broad Street. With the costs to come out of the City’s Storm Water Fund. Attachments 1. Alley Improvements Image To: Parks and Public Works Committee From: Matt Wolf, City Administrator Date: July 17, 2026 Subject: Magee Park Updates Discussion City Planner Luke Wiese has completed an updated map of Magee Park, which is attached for review. The City also plans to install a park rules sign. Staff is currently considering including the following rules: • Magee Park is open 6am – 10pm • Leave no trace, please clean up after yourself • All alcohol and glass are prohibited • Fires permitted only in designated grills or fire rings. • Smoking is limited to parking areas • Pets must be kept on leads at all times • No unauthorized motorized vehicles on trails. Intermittent Crossing With the City’s approval of the trail connection between Magee Park and Walnut Circle, the proposed trail alignment includes one crossing of an intermittent stream. The current crossing location is not one of the two bridge crossings previously approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, as shown on the attached concept plan. The existing paved trail within Magee Park crosses the intermittent stream at two locations. As part of the recent park improvements, one location was constructed as an at-grade crossing because the trail could remain compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements. That crossing cost approximately $38,070. The second location required a pedestrian bridge because the grade could not be modified while maintaining an ADA-compliant trail. The bridge had a total cost of approximately $144,900. The City must determine whether the new Walnut Circle trail connection should include a permanent crossing at this location. One option would be to construct an at-grade crossing similar to the approximately $38,000 crossing completed as part of the recent improvements. The other option would be to leave the crossing unimproved for the time being and reserve available funding for a potential pedestrian bridge in the future. As part of this discussion, the City should also consider whether this trail segment may eventually be paved to create a continuous paved trail connection between Walnut Circle and Magee Park. If the City intends to pave the trail in the future, establishing a permanent stream crossing as part of the current project may be the most practical approach. Recommendation Review the proposed park rules and provide any requested revisions. Discuss the trail connection between Magee Park and Walnut Circle and provide direction regarding whether to: 1. Construct a permanent at-grade stream crossing 2. Leave the crossing unimproved and plan for a potential bridge in the future Attachments 1. Magee Park Trail Map 2. 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