2026.02.18 Park Board

CITY OF GREEN LAKE PARK & RECREATION/TREE BOARD – FEBRUARY 18, 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 February 16, 2026. Roll Call: Stephen Siders, Jon McConnell, Katie Bratton (via Zoom), & Susan Kinas. Absent: Amy Gerstein. Also Present: Public Works Director Jason Carley, Mark Wilton, Jason Strauser & Grace St. Clair from Green Lake Association. Agenda: Motion made by McConnell, second by Siders to move GLA Sign Update up to appearances. Motion by Siders, second by Kinas to approve the agenda with change. Motion carried. Minutes: Motion made by Siders, second by McConnell to approve the Minutes of January 21, 2026. Motion carried. Appearances: Grace from Green Lake Association appeared and provided an update. Sign information and designs are currently being created, then will go for production and signs being finalized with a projected installation in July. Financial Statement: Motion made by Siders, second by Kinas to receive the Financial Report dated January 31, 2026. Motion carried. Chairperson’s Report: Jon McConnell gave an oral report. Park signs were approved by City Council. He had two made and plans to have the rest complete before the end of March. Public Works Director’s Report: Jason Carley gave an oral report. Tennis/pickleball bids have been received, and city council will approve in March. Lighting package quote will be coming in. Quote for concrete path in Playground Park from bathroom to new playground and from parking lot to new playground will be coming. Installation of new pier at Canal Street boat launch. Report from Volunteer Coordinator: No report available. Report from Public Outreach/Donation Coordinator: Kinas provided a report. Playground Pals organization has disbanded but some members want to continue fundraising efforts for the park system in the city. Main Street Update: Mark Wilton provided a report. Downtown Commercial District and First Floor Ordinance discussed. Clarification of downtown beautification identification includes banners, flowers, and other items for beautification. Expansion of foot traffic North of Hill Street and how Parks & Recreation can assist with these efforts. Tennis/Pickleball Update: Bids have been received. Clearing old courts is in progress as there is currently frost in the ground that is preventing excavation currently. Playground Park Paths and Brick Walkway Update: Carley provided an update; contacted a contractor for a 5 foot concrete sidewalk from bathroom, past the dam, and connected to new playground and awaiting a quote to be received. 2026 Budget Amendment: Clerk Zamzow provided the 4th Quarter Room Tax number of $16,855.90 received. Total for 2025 collected for the city’s portion is $99,049.55. Checking account has $72,788.57 as of today’s date. Committee will table budget amendments until the tennis court bids come in. Playground Park Bridge Flowers: Clerk Zamzow provided an update on information provided by Ann Mijatovich for history of flowers planted. Kinas will take this project over. Arbor Day/Earth Day Projects: Table to next month. Mural Memorandum of Understanding: Motion by Kinas, second by Siders to table to next month. Motioned carried. Correspondence: None Council Agenda Items: Tennis Court Bid Park Board Agenda Items: Mural MOU, Arbor Day/Earth Day Projects, 2026 Budget Amendments. Motion made by McConnell, second by Siders to adjourn. Motion carried. (4:16 pm) ____________________________________ Melissa M. Zamzow, Clerk