2026.04.15 Park Board

CITY OF GREEN LAKE PARK & RECREATION/TREE BOARD – APRIL 15, 2026 Meeting was called to order at 3:30 pm by Chair Jon McConnell. Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by a moment of silent meditation. Certification of Open Meeting Law: Agenda was posted April 14, 2026. Roll Call: Katie Bratton (Via Zoom), Susan Kinas, Amy Gerstein (Via Zoom), Steven Siders & Jon McConnell. Absent: Steven Siders. Also Present: Public Works Director Jason Carley & Mark Wilton Agenda: Motion by Kinas, second by McConnell to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Minutes: Motion made by Kinas second by McConnell to approve the Minutes of March 18, 2026. Motion carried. Appearances: Motion by McConnell, second by Bratton to suspend the rules to allow Dick Slavick to address the committee. Motion carried. Financial Statement: Motion made by Kinas, second by McConnell to receive the Financial Report dated March 31, 2026. Motion carried. Chairperson’s Report: Jon McConnell gave an oral report. Tennis court demolition is on rain delay due to moisture at the site. MOU for Deacon Mills Mural was approved. Campground average daily rate is up from last year but reservations are currently down. Patio furniture has been donated to Park & Recreation and Jon will work with Jason for installation at Hattie Sherwood Beach. Potential for tennis/pickleball Public Works Director’s Report: Jason Carley gave an oral report. All park bathrooms are open, except for Campground. Staff have been working to open parks and maintenance of items getting the parks ready for the summer. Jason has been working with the formal Playground Pals group on sidewalk in park. Tennis court update provided and contract will be in town next week to tour the site and prepare for construction. Report from Volunteer Coordinator: Amy Gerstein provided a report. Volunteers are coming back to life. Sign up for watering flowers at Playground Park bridge. Community Clean up on May 8th. Park Ambassadors is expanding to include Daycholah Lookout, Deacon Mills and Highknocker. May 13- May 15th people will be in the parks doing painting. Amy will be attending a volunteer fair. Report from Public Outreach/Donation Coordinator: Susan Kinas provided a report. Proof for donation QR codes. Playground Park Pad and sponsorship for picnic tables. Main Street Update: Mark Wilton provided a report. Downtown flowers and beautification update to include a master plan for the downtown area. Large project committee is looking at Mill Pond and Wharf structures. Grant applications launched on April 1st. Main Street provides reports for specific areas of interest, such as traffic flow. Playground Park Paths and Brick Walkway Update: Carley provided an update and he is waiting for additional information. Arbor Day/Earth Day Projects: Gerstein provided an update-Earth Day/Arbor Day event will occur at the Library on April 22, 2026. Hattie Sherwood Beach Bridge: Discussion between members for a bridge. Maintenance of island is an issue needs to be taken into consideration. Kinas will contact bridge company. 2026 Goal Finalization: Tennis Court moved to #1. Canal Street Kayak launch has been completed. Daycholah moved to #3. Playground Park entrance #6. Highknocker Playground Equipment #5. Highknocker Park planting #4. Starlight Stage Maintenance #9. Wharf expansion #10. Softball Field lighting #8. Mill Pond Look Out #7. Correspondence: Motion by Kinas, second by Bratton to receive Invitation to Boys & Girls Club Pancake Breakfast 4/25 8:30 am – 10:30 am.; and letter from Chuck Hurley for AYA fishing tournament support. Council Agenda Items: Park Board Agenda Items: Playground Park Paths & Brick ways, AARP grant follow up, Hattie Sherwood Bridge, Tennis Court Update, Tree Planting Updating Motion made by Kinas, second by McConnell to adjourn. Motion carried. (4:57 pm) ____________________________________ Melissa M. Zamzow, Clerk