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Village of Holmen Park, Recreation, and Library Committee Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Committee Chair Wyss called the Holmen Park, Recreation, and Library Committee meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. on November 5, 2025 at Holmen Village Hall. Present: Micah Wyss, Sam Kube, Chris McArdle-Rojo, Chris Geary, Alex Inglett Excused: Dawn Kulcinski Motion by Kube, second by Wyss to approve the minutes of the September 3, 2025 meeting. Carried unanimously. Public Comment: None. Library Director’s monthly report: McArdle-Rojo informed the committee that there are a lot of great programs coming up this month. She noted that the ABLE Reads program in Holmen is not listed in the program guide because it is already full. Kube asked how many spots there are for the ABLE program. McArdle-Rojo answered that is typically about a dozen. Park and Recreation Director's monthly report: Recreation: Director Geary informed the committee many of the fall programs came to an end recently, including: youth volleyball, flag football, cake decorating classes, painting classes and the first session of adult fitness classes. He also mentioned the Halloween Trick or Treat at the Library had great attendance. Geary went on to explain the following programs are just starting or will begin soon: adult volleyball, the second adult fitness session, cake decorating, painting classes and indoor youth soccer. He finished by stating that Santa’s mailbox will be out mid-November thru mid-December. Parks: Director Geary informed the committee that staff are busy winterizing all facilities and equipment. He also stated the drinking fountain is being installed at Deer Wood Park this week, and the Rotary Club is renovating the clock at Halfway Creek Park. Lastly, Geary informed the committee Jinglefest setup will begin this month. Wyss asked if the dog bowl portion of the drinking fountain had been installed yet. Geary answered that it had not. Aquatic Center: Geary stated that winterization of the pool is nearing completion. The committee reviewed possible action and recommendation on the 2026 fertilization and weed control contract for village facilities with Turf Maintenance. Geary stated the quote received from Turf Maintenance is in the amount of $54,469.49. He explained this quote is the exact same amount as 2025 as well as the exact same services. Motion by Kube, second by Wyss to recommend to the Board the approval of the 2026 fertilization and weed control contract for village facilities with Turf Maintenance in the amount of $54,469.49. Other Business: None. Motion by Kube, second by Wyss to adjourn at 5:17 p.m. Motion carried. Alex Inglett Asst. Park & Recreation Director