10.07.2026 Parks Commission Agenda & Packet

136 North Monroe Street Waterloo, WI 53594 Phone: (920) 478-3025 Fax: (920) 478-2021 www.waterloowi.us __________________________________________________________________________________________ WATERLOO PARKS COMMISSION – AGENDA Pursuant to Section 19.84 Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given to the public and news media, that a public meeting will be held to consider the following: Date: WEDNESDAY, October 7, 2026 Time: 4:45 P.M. Location: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 136 N. MONROE ST. 1. ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER 2. MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL: AUGUST 5, 2026 3. CITIZEN INPUT (3 MINUTE MAX): 4. REPORTS/UPDATES a. Coordinator’s Report b. Parks Financial Report c. 2027 Budget Update d. 2026/2027 Capital Projects 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Policy Changes i. Park Pavilion Changes b. Resolution #2026-56 i. Holley Estate Donation 6. INFORMATION a. WinterFest – December 5, 2026 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND NEXT MEETING a. December 2, 2026, at 5:00 pm 8. ADJOURNMENT Gabe Haberkorn Parks Coordinator Posted, Emailed & Mailed: 10/02/2026 Committee Members: Cummings, Neumaier, Setz, Radloff and Petit Ex-Officio Advisory Members: Chad Yerges, Public Works Director; Jessica Perkins-Dorn, Waterloo Youth Sports Organization Representative; Jessica Pickel, Friends of Firemen’s Park President PLEASE NOTE: It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may attend the above meeting(s) to gather information. No action will be taken by any governmental body other than that specifically noticed. Also, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request such services please contact the clerk’s office at the above location. WATERLOO PARKS COMMISSION – MINUTES August 5, 2026 1. ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER. Parks Coordinator Haberkorn called the Parks Commission meeting to order at 5:00 pm in the Municipal Building Council Chambers. ROLL CALL: Voting members present: Cummings, Setz, Radloff, & Neumaier. Absent: Petit. Ex-officio members present: Parks Coordinator Gabe Haberkorn & DPW Director Chad Yerges. Absent: Friends of Firemen’s Park President Jessica Pickel & WYSO Representative Jessica Perkins-Dorn. Others present: None. 2. MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL: JUNE 3, 2026. MOTION: Motion by Cummings to approve meeting minutes, seconded by Neumaier. VOICE VOTE: Motion Carried 4-0. 3. CITIZEN INPUT: None. 4. REPORTS/UPDATES: a. Coordinator’s Report: Haberkorn spoke on events that took place including July 4th and Summer Concert Series. Discussion. b. Parks Financial Report: Haberkorn stated that the Financial Report showed a YTD balance of $9,173.39 without the Computer Aid Fund showing revenue that is still yet to come. Discussion. c. 2026/2027 Capital Projects: Haberkorn stated that they will talk about Capital Projects in the upcoming agenda items. Discussion. 5. NEW BUSINESS: a. Capital Projects i. 2027: Haberkorn spoke on the updated Capital Projects list for the 2027 year. Haberkorn discussed the ceiling in the pavilion and the need to replace field lights on Skalitzky Field. Discussion. MOTION: None Information only. ii. Future Years Out: Haberkorn stated that the Capital Projects list for “Future Years Out” showed the change with the two large projects in the Pavilion Ceiling and Light Replacement on Skalitzky Field. Haberkorn also said that there could be a possibility of adding these two projects to a loan instead of coming from Computer Aid. Discussion. MOTION: None Information only. b. 2027 Budget: Haberkorn spoke on the 2027 Budget and changes made to the budget to reflect changes. Haberkorn stated that the budget is flat line except in specific areas and the reasons for those budget changes. In particular, Haberkorn spoke on the Parks Coordinator Salary changes, and other changes for utilities and such. Discussion. MOTION: Motion by Cummings to approve the 2027 budget and move to Finance for approval, seconded by Radloff. VOICE VOTE: Motion Carried 4-0. 6. INFORMATION: a. Fill the Squad – August 11, 2026 b. Outdoor Concert – August 13, 2026 (Universal Sound) c. W&K Day – September 12, 2026 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND THE NEXT MEETING. a. Next Meeting: August 5, 2026, at 5:00 pm 8. ADJOURNMENT. MOTION: Moved by Cummings to adjourn, seconded by Setz. VOICE VOTE: Motion Carried 4-0 Approximate time: 5:43 pm Gabe Haberkorn Park Coordinator 136 North Monroe Street Waterloo, WI 53594 Phone: (920) 478-3025 Fax: (920) 478-2021 www.waterloowi.us __________________________________________________________________________________________________ PARKS COORDINATOR REPORT August 2026 – September 2026 EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS  Myles Wangerin – Cancelled  Universal Sound – Decent turnout  W&K Day ONGOING PROJECTS  Sidewalk Replacement  Upper Pavilion Walls/Closet  Lower Pavilion Walls FINISHED PROJECTS  Bathroom Vanities  New Coolers  Field Lazer S100 Field Liner  Skalitzky Field Sound System  3040 Sand Pro Toro Replacement CAROUSEL  Carousel and Carvings (Ohio) – Out to 2027 PROJECTS FOR 2026  Upper Pavilion Walls  Lower Pavilion Renovation  Sidewalk Replacement UPCOMING EVENTS  WinterFest – December 5, 2026 DONATION CAMPAIGNS  Lions Fountain Head  Dog Park GRANT OPPORTUNITIES  Carousel Grants o Save America’s Treasure, Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization, NCA  Antique Grants – Lions Fountain o Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association  RTP Trail Grant Year Project Cost Notes Needs 2027 Upper Pavilion Ceiling 150,000.00$ Replacing Ceiling that has become warped with another form of ceiling 150,000.00$ 2028 Lower Pavilion Services Counter 35,000.00$ Replacing counter top that is warped and falling 2028 Carousel Fence 21,000.00$ Replacing and painting of white split rail fence around carousel and upper playground area. 56,000.00$ 2029 Skalitzky Field Lighting 150,000.00$ Skalitzky Field Lighting has become brittle and Utilities can no longer fix problems 150,000.00$ 2030 New Siding (Pavilion) 125,000.00$ New Siding on Pavilion 2030 Gator B 20,000.00$ Purchase of new Gator to replace old 2030 Field A - 3rd Base Fence 10,000.00$ Replacing existing fence on Field A 3rd baseline 155,000.00$ 2031 Lower Pavilion Ceiling 62,400.00$ Replacing Drop ceiling that has discolored and become dilapidated 2031 Outer Buildings Siding 40,000.00$ New Siding on outer buildings including the Concession Stand and Upper Shed 2031 Carousel Painting 35,000.00$ Painting interior of Carousel Dome 137,400.00$ 2032 Kitchen Renovation 60,000.00$ Renovate Kitchen Space 2032 Carousel Roof 90,000.00$ Replacing current Carousel Roof 150,000.00$ 2033 Basketball/Pickleball Court Reno 125,000.00$ Putting in new basketball courts and Pickleball courts to replace old courts 125,000.00$ 2034 Field B Renovation 50,000.00$ New field with new Top Dressing 2034 Field C Renovation 75,000.00$ New field with Top Dressing - Note more expensive with electrical work, and scoreboard 2034 Disc Golf Course Update 25,000.00$ Includes: Baskets and Concrete Pads for entire Course and expanding course to 18 holes. 150,000.00$ 2031 Carousel Maintenance 90,000.00$ Future plans to fix the rest of the Crankshafts and grasshopper feet on Carousel 2028 Carousel Fence 21,000.00$ Replacing and painting of white split rail fence around carousel and upper playground area. 2032 Carousel Roof 90,000.00$ Replacing current Carousel Roof 2034 Disc Golf Course Update 25,000.00$ Includes: Baskets and Concrete Pads for entire Course and expanding course to 18 holes. 2029 Skalitzky Field Lighting 150,000.00$ Skalitzky Field Lighting has become brittle and Utilities can no longer fix problems 2033 Basketball/Pickleball Court Reno 125,000.00$ Putting in new basketball courts and Pickleball courts to replace old courts No Date Lower Parking Lot 100,000.00$ Lower Parking Lot Paving (Concession Stand Area) Capital Projects List - Waterloo Parks Department Projects possible for addition to Road Projects (not listed on Capital Projects out list above) Projects possible for Fundraising (listed on Capital Projects out list) Year Project Cost Notes 2027 Upper Pavilion Ceiling 94,000.00$ Replacing Ceiling that has become warped with another form of ceiling 2031 Lower Pavilion Service Counter 35,000.00$ Replacing counter top that is warped and falling 2031 Carousel Maintenance 90,000.00$ Future plans to fix the rest of the Crankshafts and grasshopper feet on Carousel 2028 Carousel Fence 21,000.00$ Replacing and painting of white split rail fence around carousel and upper playground area. 2030 New Siding (Pavilion) 125,000.00$ New Siding on Pavilion No Date Softball/LL Field Fence Replace 75,000.00$ Movable Chain Link Fence on Fields A & B 2030 Field A - 3rd Base Fence 10,000.00$ Replacing existing fence on Field A 3rd baseline 2029 Skalitzky Field Lighting 150,000.00$ Skalitzky Field Lighting has become brittle and Utilities can no longer fix problems 2030 Gator B 20,000.00$ Purchase of new Gator to replace old 2031 Lower Pavilion Ceiling 62,400.00$ Replacing Drop ceiling that has discolored and become dilapidated 2031 Outer Buildings Siding 40,000.00$ New Siding on outer buildings including the Concession Stand and Upper Shed 2032 Kitchen Renovation 60,000.00$ Renovate Kitchen Space 2031 Carousel Painting 35,000.00$ Painting interior of Carousel Dome 2032 Carousel Roof 90,000.00$ Replacing current Carousel Roof No Date WRT Roof Replacement 75,000.00$ Replacing existing roof that is leaking at certain points No Date WRT Concrete/Brick Replacement 35,000.00$ Replacing existing Concrete/Brick on Front Entrance and Walking path No Date Lower Bathrooms Reno 100,000.00$ Updating and remodeling Lower Bathrooms. Adding Showers for camping area 2033 Basketball/Pickleball Court Reno 125,000.00$ Putting in new basketball courts and Pickleball courts to replace old courts 2034 Field B Renovation 50,000.00$ New field with new Top Dressing 2034 Field C Renovation 75,000.00$ New field with Top Dressing - Note more expensive with electrical work, and scoreboard 2034 Disc Golf Course Update 25,000.00$ Includes: Baskets and Concrete Pads for entire Course and expanding course to 18 holes. No Date Bingo Hall Bathrooms 80,000.00$ New Outdoor Bathrooms at Bingo Hall Location No Date Veteran's Park Reno 40,000.00$ Mason work on Veterans Monument and painting of bandstand 1,512,400.00$ No Date Reunion Hall Shelter Renovation 280,000.00$ Tear down and rebuild Reunion Hall into Outdoor Shelter with enclosed Kitichen Area No Date Stadium Concrete Steps & Seating 850,000.00$ Cracking and needed replacement steps. This would remove and replace all steps and ADA compliance No Date Firemen's Park Parking Lot 750,000.00$ Creating a new parking lot: Eliminates erosion and parking confusion No Date Field Lighting 526,000.00$ New lighting on all fields. Creates a more economical and energy efficient lighting systems for fields No Date Field A & Coach Pitch Renovations 450,000.00$ Excavation of entire area with new fencing, new dugouts, and Top Dressing No Date Roadway Project Replacing the existing road with new roadway with curb and gutter. 2,856,000.00$ 2026 Field Lazer S100 Field Liner 4,250.00$ Paint sprayer for ball fields 2026 Upper Pavilion Walls/Closet 13,000.00$ Replacing Lapboard in Upper Pavilion that was painted at one point in time 2026 Skalitzky Field Sound System 14,000.00$ New Sound System at Skalitzky Field Press Box ($2500 Donation already made) 2026 Lower Pavilion Reno - Finish 35,000.00$ Finish LP renovation behind the bar area. 2026 New Coolers 10,000.00$ New Coolers for Pavilion and Roundhouse 2026 Sidewalk Replacement 15,000.00$ Replacing Sidewalk leading from pavilion to roundhouse area 2026 Painting Outer Buildings 15,000.00$ Painting of exteriors on Bank Building and Lower Shed 2026 Toro 3040 Sand Pro 40,000.00$ Replacement of Toro Sand Pro Completed Projects All Projects Projects needing Large Funding (not listed on out years above) WATERLOO FIREMEN’S PARK POLICY – Update 10/7/2026 For Entrance Signage: 1. Firemen’s Park Hours: 6:00 am – 10:30 pm. 2. Dogs must always be leashed on no more than a 10 ft leashes. 3. Parking is restricted to park use only during Firemen’s Park hours. 4. No Metal Detectors allowed. 5. No Carry-Ins allowed during Park Sponsored events. 6. No Alcohol into the Roadway and Parking areas. Alcohol/Open intoxicants must remain on the Pavilion side of the road or Concession Stand Area. 7. No Glass of any kind. Want to rent space at Waterloo Parks? Contact Waterloo Parks at (920) 478-3025 ext. 3 or email parks@waterloowi.us For Pavilion Rentals: 8. Public Event – No Carry-Ins 9. Private Event – No Carry-Ins by guests. Only renters (Event holders) can Carry-In and provide drinks for guests. 10. City of Waterloo Bartenders must serve all alcohol at events 11. Decibel Levels cannot exceed 85 decibels for any length of time. 136 North Monroe Street Waterloo, Wisconsin 53594-1198 Phone (920) 478-3025 Fax (920) 478-2021 www.waterloowi.us __________________________________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION # 2026 – 56 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION TO THE PARKS DEPARTMENT FOR THE C.W. PARKER CAROUSEL WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo, Wisconsin, recognizes the importance of maintaining, preserving, and enhancing community parks and recreational facilities for the benefit and enjoyment of its residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, the C.W. Parker Carousel is a significant community asset and historical attraction within the City of Waterloo; and WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo has been offered a generous donation in the amount of $125,683.54 from the Karen K. Holley Estate for the benefit of the C.W. Parker Carousel and the City of Waterloo Parks Department; and WHEREAS, the donation is intended to support the preservation, maintenance, restoration, improvement, operation, or other appropriate needs associated with the C.W. Parker Carousel; and WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo Donation Policy, Sections 13.3.3 and 13.4, provides procedures and requirements for the acceptance and administration of donations made to the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that acceptance of this donation is in the best interest of the City of Waterloo and its residents and is consistent with the City's Donation Policy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Waterloo, Wisconsin, that the City hereby accepts the donation of $125,683.54 from the Karen K. Holley Estate for the benefit of the City of Waterloo Parks Department and specifically for the C.W. Parker Carousel, subject to the applicable provisions of City of Waterloo Donation Policy Sections 13.3.3 and 13.4. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Administrator, Clerk/Treasurer, Parks Department, and other appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to receive, account for, and administer the donated funds in accordance with City policy, applicable municipal accounting requirements, and the intended purpose of the donation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the donated funds shall be maintained and expended in accordance with the City's financial policies and applicable laws, with expenditures related to the C.W. Parker Carousel subject to the normal approval and purchasing procedures of the City of Waterloo. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City of Waterloo Common Council expresses its sincere appreciation to the Karen K. Holley Estate for this generous contribution and its support of the C.W. Parker Carousel and the Waterloo community. PASSES AND ADOPTED this 15th day of October 2026 City of Waterloo Signed: ______________________________________ Jenifer Quimby, Mayor Attest: _________________________________ Lucy Peterson, City Clerk/Deputy Treasurer Sponsor(s): Parks Commission