2026.01.21 Park Board

CITY OF GREEN LAKE PARK & RECREATION/TREE BOARD – JANUARY 21, 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 January 19, 2026. Roll Call: Amy Gerstein (via Zoom), Jon McConnell, Katie Bratton & Susan Kinas. Absent: Steven Siders. Also Present: Public Works Director Jason Carley. Agenda: Motion made by Kinas, second by Bratton to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Minutes: Motion made by Kinas, second by Bratton to approve the Minutes of December 31, 2025. Motion carried. Appearances: None. Financial Statement: Motion made by Kinas, second by Bratton to receive the Financial Report dated December 31, 2025. Motion carried. Chairperson’s Report: Jon McConnell gave an oral report. McConnell requests members to look at surplus fund amount for what projects that the committee can assign for the 2026 projects. City council tabled signage to February council meeting. Budget amendment to be put on the agenda for next year. Public Works Director’s Report: Jason Carley gave an oral report. Parks are quiet during the winter. Tennis court bids have been received, and he is going through bids with a rough estimate of $167,000. Fence posts have been removed, and demolition of the tennis courts is slated for February. Report from Volunteer Coordinator: Amy Gerstein gave an oral report. Volunteer hours for 2025 a total of 842 reported hours that was done by a total of 59 volunteers. Update for small planters on South Lawson Drive will be taken over by the women’s group. Community clean-up projects for the city – did four in 2025-Amy would like to do six in 2026. Amy requested assistance with Earth Day for April 22, 2026. Report from Public Outreach/Donation Coordinator: Kinas provided a report. Memorial Sports Complex Sponsorship & Naming Rights: No Report available. New City Park Signs: Jon McConnell presented park sign prototype. Cedar tone treated lumber for support, color has been enhanced to true color of water tower. Main Street Update: Mark Wilton appeared and gave an oral report. Report from WEDC Main Street Community Engagement session is available at the Chamber office for review. Jon McConnell & Sue Kinas volunteered to assist with the Main Street Program. GLA Trail Sign Update: Postponed to February. Correspondence: None Council Agenda Items: City Park Signs & Tennis Court Bid Park Board Agenda Items: GLA Trail Sign Update, 2026 Budget Amendment Discussion, Playground Park Bridge Flowers, Arbor Day/Earth Day Projects, Mural Memorandum of Understanding. Motion made by Kinas, second by Bratton to adjourn. Motion carried. (4:16 pm) ____________________________________ Melissa M. Zamzow, Clerk