Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting — Agenda packet

AGENDA TOWN OF ROME PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 4:00 P.M. ROME MUNICIPAL BUILDING 1156 Alpine Drive Nekoosa, WI 54457 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Certify Posting of Meeting 4. Approve Agenda 5. Pledge of Allegiance 6. Citizen Comments – During the Citizen Comment period of the agenda the Parks and Recreation Committee welcomes comments from any town resident, not a member of the Parks and Recreation Committee, on any item not on the agenda. Please know that pursuant to State law the Commission cannot engage in conversation with you but may ask questions. The Commission may refer the item to staff, a standing committee or a future Parks and Recreation agenda for discussion and action. Each person wishing to speak will have up to 3 minutes to speak. Speakers are asked to submit a card to the Chair providing their name, address and topic for discussion The Commission will also take comment from the public on agenda items as called by the Chair, but not during Citizen Comment. Please note that once the Commission begins discussion on an agenda item no further comment will be allowed from the public on that issue DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 7. Discussion and possible action – Approval of the Monday, June 15, 2026 meeting minutes 8. Discussion and possible action – Vibrant Spaces Grant 9. Discussion and possible action – Shade Structures in the Rome Town Center 10. Discussion and possible action – Walden Park Update 11. Discussion and possible action – Outdoor Learning Equipment at Walden Park 12. Discussion and possible action – Consideration of participation in the Monarch City, USA program Town of Rome Nekoosa, WI 54457 www.romewi.gov DATES AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA/MEETINGS 13. Next agenda items 14. Next meeting date and time ADJOURNMENT “Speak Your Peace” Commitment – A reminder that the town has adopted the Nine Tools of Civility which commits the Parks and Recreation committee Members and the Public to be mindful of how we treat each other at meetings. Notification of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Wisconsin. The Parks and Recreation Committee may take action on any item on the agenda. It is possible that the members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information; no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the Parks and Recreation committee. Please note that, 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 this service, contact Wendy Newson, Town Clerk, at 1156 Alpine Drive, Nekoosa, WI 54457, ph. 715-325- 8046. Town of Rome Mission: Positively applying the tools of government to serve and protect our people, strengthen our community and promote prosperity. MINUTES TOWN OF ROME PARKS AND RECREATION MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026 4:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tim Reppen at 4:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Committee members present: Cyndee Lewis, Sue Bultman, Jill Reese, Tim Reppen and Michael Donigain Also present: Director of Public Works, Cody Knoblock and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Taylor Owczynsky 3. Certify Posting of Meeting Taylor Owczynsky certified that on Thursday May 14, 2026, the agenda for the Town of Rome Parks and Recreation Committee meeting for Monday, May 18, 2026 was posted at the following locations: Rome Town Hall 11:54 a.m. Kwik Trip, LLC 12:34 p.m. Nekoosa Port Edwards State Bank 12:40 p.m. Emailed to the Wisconsin Rapids Tribune 12:25 p.m. 4. Approve Agenda Motion by Donigain/Lewis to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. 5. Pledge of Allegiance 6. Citizen Comments – During the Citizen Comment period of the agenda the Parks and Recreation Committee welcomes comments from any town resident, not a member of the Parks and Recreation Committee, on any item not on the agenda. Please know that pursuant to State law the Commission cannot engage in conversation with you but may ask questions. The Commission may refer the item to staff, a standing committee or a future Parks and Recreation agenda for discussion and action. Each person wishing to speak will have up to 3 minutes to speak. Speakers are asked to submit a card to the Chair providing their name, address and topic for discussion The Commission will also take comment from the public on agenda items as called by the Chair, but not during Citizen Comment. Please note that once the Commission begins discussion on an agenda item no further comment will be allowed from the public on that issue Town of Rome Nekoosa, WI 54457 www.romewi.gov No Citizen Comments Received. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 7. Discussion and possible action – Approval of the Monday, May 18, 2026 meeting minutes Motion by Lewis/Donigain to approve the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion carried. 8. Discussion and possible action – Vibrant Spaces Grant Director of Public Works, Cody Knoblock explained that at the last Town Board meeting the shade structures were approved for $35,000 and to include the funding from the Vibrant Spaces Grant. He further explained that we cannot approve purchases with possible future grant money. With that, he further stated that if this is something we're going to pursue, we have to go back to the Board again. This would go back to the Board with the understanding that it is a purchase of $35,000 or whatever amount is decided on, with possible/optional reimbursement from the Vibrant Spaces Grant. Motion by Donigain/Lewis to bring this item back to the Town Board for proper wording in regards to the purchase and then possible reimbursement from the Vibrant Spaces Grant. Motion carried. Further discussion regarding the shade structure quotes. Motion by Donigain/Lewis to withdraw the original motion. Motion carried. 9. Discussion and possible action – Shade Structures in the Rome Town Center Chairman Reppen explained the difference between the proposed shade structures. He explained that he requested the Finance Director and Director of Public Works to locate the original invoice for the shade structure that is currently located by the Splash Pad. Director of Public Works, Cody Knoblock stated that the original invoice for that shade structure was $22,200 in 2018. He recommended the committee discuss and come back with concrete decisions and numbers before going back to the Town Board. Original motion in agenda item 8 was then withdrawn, above. 10. Discussion and possible action – Walden Park Update Dave Trudeau stated that the money they currently have is seeming to fall short of where they thought they would be. He explained that they do have money from Visit Rome, however, they will have to do more fundraising to reach the full price. Dave indicated he could have a updated total for the project by the upcoming Board meeting. Motion by Reese/Bultman to move to present to the board an updated total for the Walden Park project. Motion carried. 11. Discussion only – Outdoor Learning Equipment at Walden Park Reppen – Mentioned he has been researching fishing tips and tricks and learning opportunities. He also mentioned a learning scale-type game. He also mentioned there could be a sign on “How to tie a knot”. Discussion regarding a possible informational board and some learning equipment. To be discussed further at next meeting. 12. Discussion and possible action – Rome Town Center Subcommittee Update Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Taylor Owczynsky gave an update that the Rome Town Center Sub-Committee was created with the purpose of reviewing and updating the Master Plan and Rome Town Center zoning ordinances. Once this is complete, the Committee will be dissolved. She indicated that they have made quite a bit of progress already. DATES AND ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA/MEETINGS 13. Next agenda items *Vibrant Spaces Grant *Shade Structures in the Rome Town Center *Outdoor Learning Equipment at Walden Park *Walden Park Update 14. Next meeting date and time July 20th, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Lewis/Donigain to adjourn at 4:24pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Taylor Owczynsky Taylor Owczynsky Town of Rome Deputy Clerk/Treasurer THE PRO PLAYGROUNDS DIFFERENCE Equipment and Products When you purchase playground equipment from us, you're buying direct. This means that you are getting the absolute lowest price possible. We do not utilize sales reps, middle men or distributors like many of our competitors do, this gives you more purchasing power. We have hundreds of playgrounds available for purchase and can custom design most anything to meet your needs. We have a vast product offering including shade structures, site amenities and playground surfacing like artificial turf and poured in place rubber. Installation We are one of only a few companies in the United States that actually service and install the produc ts we sell in house. This means that the person you speak to when you buy your playground may very well be the person who installs it. Our competitors use local sub contractors, many of whom know nothing about installing a playground or playground safety, and worse many of whom are unlicensed, uninsured and a high risk. Services We are truly a full service parks and recreations firm. We take care of every aspect of your playground project in house, from the design, to the sale to the installation. We have in house capabilities that are unmatched by our competitors. From traditional construction needs like sidewalks, to the safety surfacing including poured in place rubber and rubber turf, a single contractor with a huge list of capabilities. Our competitors subcontract these services, that means higher prices, lower quality, longer lead times and a lack of accountability. Licensing We are State Certified General Contractors and licensed Playground Safety Inspectors. This means that we have the knowledge, experience and legal ability to complete your project. Many firms that install playground equipment are unlicensed, inexperienced and uninsured. Experience Accountability We still believe that the customer is always right. We also feel that our responsibilities to our customers do not end once we have completed a sale, in fact that's when they truly begin. Our service after the sale in unparalleled. If you have any problems or issues with your equipment, we resolve the problems in house. Our competitors have only one concern and that is closing the sale. We have designed and installed over 500 playgrounds in the USA, from start to finish. We have experience with projects as small as $5,000 and as large as 1,000,000. Our firm has provided expert testimony in court cases involving playground equipment. When it comes to playgrounds, we are the experts. Quote Date 4/24/2026 Estimate # 59965 Customer / Bill To Town of Rome ATTN: Tim Reppen 1156 Alpine Dr Rome, WI 54457 Ship To Town of Rome ATTN: Tim Reppen 1156 Alpine Dr Rome, WI 54457 Project Name Shade Structure Total: Subtotal: Sales Tax: (7.5%) Pro Playgrounds 8490 Cabin Hill Road Tallahassee, FL 32311 Terms and Conditions - Price valid for 30 days and subject to change. 1. If installation is not included with your purchase, client will be responsible for coordinating, receiving and unloading of all goods, delivery drivers will not help unload goods. 2. Client will be responsible to inspect goods for defect, damage or missing parts, any deficiency or missing parts must be noted on delivery slip. 3. Client will be responsible for costs due to cancelled or missed delivery appointments. 4. Client has reviewed all items, colors and descriptions on this quote for accuracy and correctness. 5. If quote includes installation of goods, the installation is subject to the terms and conditions of Pro Playgrounds “Standard Installation Agreement” a copy of which may be obtained from your Sales Representative. 1-800-573-7529 | www.proplaygrounds.com WE WILL BEAT ANY PRICE BY 5%! Item Description Qty Cost Total: Furnish Labor and Materials to: 1. Install 1 Shade Structure **SHADE STRUCTURE** CSSD Custom Hanging Cantilever Shade Design (24' x 10' x 9') Inground Mount with Glide Elbows 1 8,699.00 8,699.00 CLR Colors: Frame - Spring Green 0.00 CLR Colors: Fabric TBD 0.00 ENGS Engineered Drawings for Shade Structure Only 1 850.00 850.00 Shipping Combined Shipping and Freight Charges 1 2,154.00 2,154.00 **MATERIALS & INSTALLATION** RBAR5 No. 5 Rebar 113 1.54327 174.39 RMC Ready Mix Concrete 2500 PSI MIN 4 200.00 800.00 LBR Labor and Installation 1 10,321.61 10,321.61 OSPERMIT PERMIT - NOT IN FLORIDA - PERMITTING IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PRICE, CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AND PAYING FOR ALL PERMITS IF REQUIRED. 0.00 0.00 $22,999.00 $22,999.00 $0.00 7"x5"x1/4" 9' 13' 7.11' 14.73' Ø3.5" 11-Ga 127410 Ø3.5" 11-Ga 10' 11.02' Glide Embedded 3.16 3 N/A 3 Out of range 4.89 3.4 N/A N/A N/A 24' 24 X 10 1 2 6"x4"x3/16" 3 O D \ J U R X Q G  ( T X L S P H Q W 6 K D G H  6 W U X F W X U H V 6 X U I D F L Q J  3 U R G X F W V 6 L W H  $ P H Q L W L H V  D Q G  ' R J  3 D U N ) L W Q H V V  D Q G  $ W K O H W L F  ( T X L S P H Q W ‡  2 Y H U      F R P P H U F L D O  S O D \  X Q L W V   S O X V  H Q G O H V V     F X V W R P L ] H G  G H V L J Q  R S W L R Q V   D O O  , 3 ( 0 $  F H U W L I L H G  ‡  ) X O O  O L Q H  R I  D F F H V V R U \  X Q L W V  L Q F O X G L Q J  V Z L Q J  V H W V   V S U L Q J  U L G H U V   U R S H  D Q G  U R F N  F O L P E H U V  D Q G  P R U H  ‡  , Q G X V W U \  O H D G L Q J  O L I H W L P H  Z D U U D Q W \  D Q G  D I I R U G D E O H  S U L F L Q J  ‡  3 U R I H V V L R Q D O O \  L Q V W D O O H G  E \  & 3 6 ,  D Q G  & * &  ‡  / D U J H  F D W D O R J  R I  S U H  G H V L J Q H G  X Q L W V  L Q F O X G L Q J  K L S  D Q G  U L G J H  V K D G H V   F D Q W L O H Y H U  D Q G  X P E U H O O D  V K D G H V  ‡  % U R D G  G H V L J Q  F D S D E L O L W \  D Q G  F X V W R P L ] D W L R Q  W R  P H H W  \ R X U  V K D G H  Q H H G V   E R W K  V W D Q G D U G  D Q G  V D L O V   ‡      8 9  E O R F N L Q J   N H H S V  S H R S O H  D Q G  H T X L S P H Q W  F R R O  D Q G  S U R W H F W H G  ‡  & R P S O L D Q W  Z L W K  ) % &  Z L Q G  O R D G  U H T X L U H P H Q W V  ‡  3 R X U H G  L Q  S O D F H  U X E E H U  V X U I D F L Q J  I R U  S O D \ J U R X Q G V   V S O D V K  S D G V   H Q W U \  Z D \ V   H W F  ‡  2 Y H U     Y D U L H W L H V  R I  D U W L I L F L D O  W X U I  I R U  O H L V X U H   S O D \   D Q L P D O  D Q G  V S R U W  D S S O L F D W L R Q V   ‡  ( F R  I U L H Q G O \  U H F \ F O H G  U X E E H U  P X O F K  I R U  S O D \ J U R X Q G  V X U I D F L Q J  ‡  3 U R I H V V L R Q D O  L Q V W D O O D W L R Q  E \  F H U W L I L H G  L Q V W D O O H U V  ‡  ) X O O  F D W D O R J  R I  E H Q F K H V  D Q G  W D E O H V  W R  P H H W  \ R X U  Q H H G V  Z L W K  F X V W R P  F R O R U V   O R J R V   I L Q L V K H V   H W F  ‡  7 U D V K  U H F H S W D F O H V   G R J  Z D V W H  V W D W L R Q V   J U L O O V   E L N H  U D F N V   E O H D F K H U V  D Q G  P R U H   D O O  F X V W R P L ] D E O H  ‡  ' R J  S D U N  D F F H V V R U L H V  L Q F O X G L Q J  R E V W D F O H  F R X U V H V   Z D V W H  D Q G  Z D W H U L Q J  V W D W L R Q V   H W F  ‡  & X V W R P  D P H Q L W L H V   I L U H  S L W V   $ ' $   H W F  ‡  6 H O H F W L R Q  R I  S U R G X F W V  I R U  D W K O H W L F  Q H H G V  L Q F O X G L Q J  E D V N H W E D O O   V R F F H U  D Q G  I R R W E D O O  J R D O V  ‡  2 X W G R R U  I L W Q H V V  H T X L S P H Q W  I R U  H [ H U F L V L Q J   L Q F O X G L Q J  F D U G L R Y D V F X O D U  D Q G  V W U H Q J W K  W U D L Q L Q J  S U R G X F W V  ‡  & R P P H U F L D O  J U D G H  S U R G X F W V  F R Q V W U X F W H G  Z L W K  G X U D E O H  P D W H U L D O V  W R  H Q V X U H  D  O L I H W L P H  R I  X V H             3 / $ < : : :  3 5 2 3 / $ < * 5 2 8 1 ' 6  & 2 0 THE PRO PLAYGROUNDS DIFFERENCE Equipment and Products When you purchase playground equipment from us, you're buying direct. This means that you are getting the absolute lowest price possible. We do not utilize sales reps, middle men or distributors like many of our competitors do, this gives you more purchasing power. We have hundreds of playgrounds available for purchase and can custom design most anything to meet your needs. We have a vast product offering including shade structures, site amenities and playground surfacing like artificial turf and poured in place rubber. Installation We are one of only a few companies in the United States that actually service and install the produc ts we sell in house. This means that the person you speak to when you buy your playground may very well be the person who installs it. Our competitors use local sub contractors, many of whom know nothing about installing a playground or playground safety, and worse many of whom are unlicensed, uninsured and a high risk. Services We are truly a full service parks and recreations firm. We take care of every aspect of your playground project in house, from the design, to the sale to the installation. We have in house capabilities that are unmatched by our competitors. From traditional construction needs like sidewalks, to the safety surfacing including poured in place rubber and rubber turf, a single contractor with a huge list of capabilities. Our competitors subcontract these services, that means higher prices, lower quality, longer lead times and a lack of accountability. Licensing We are State Certified General Contractors and licensed Playground Safety Inspectors. This means that we have the knowledge, experience and legal ability to complete your project. Many firms that install playground equipment are unlicensed, inexperienced and uninsured. Experience Accountability We still believe that the customer is always right. We also feel that our responsibilities to our customers do not end once we have completed a sale, in fact that's when they truly begin. Our service after the sale in unparalleled. If you have any problems or issues with your equipment, we resolve the problems in house. Our competitors have only one concern and that is closing the sale. We have designed and installed over 500 playgrounds in the USA, from start to finish. We have experience with projects as small as $5,000 and as large as 1,000,000. Our firm has provided expert testimony in court cases involving playground equipment. When it comes to playgrounds, we are the experts. Quote Date 4/22/2026 Estimate # 59755 Customer / Bill To Town of Rome ATTN: Tim Reppen 1156 Alpine Dr Rome, WI 54457 Ship To Town of Rome ATTN: Tim Reppen 1156 Alpine Dr Rome, WI 54457 Project Name Shade Structure Total: Subtotal: Sales Tax: (7.5%) Pro Playgrounds 8490 Cabin Hill Road Tallahassee, FL 32311 Terms and Conditions - Price valid for 30 days and subject to change. 1. If installation is not included with your purchase, client will be responsible for coordinating, receiving and unloading of all goods, delivery drivers will not help unload goods. 2. Client will be responsible to inspect goods for defect, damage or missing parts, any deficiency or missing parts must be noted on delivery slip. 3. Client will be responsible for costs due to cancelled or missed delivery appointments. 4. Client has reviewed all items, colors and descriptions on this quote for accuracy and correctness. 5. If quote includes installation of goods, the installation is subject to the terms and conditions of Pro Playgrounds “Standard Installation Agreement” a copy of which may be obtained from your Sales Representative. 1-800-573-7529 | www.proplaygrounds.com WE WILL BEAT ANY PRICE BY 5%! Item Description Qty Cost Total: Furnish Labor and Materials to: 1. Install 1 Shade Structure **SHADE STRUCTURE** CSSD Custom Hip Shade Design (36' x 20' x 9') Inground Mount with glide elbows **2 Domes to equal 72' x 20'** 1 21,779.00 21,779.00 CLR Colors: Frame - Spring Green 0.00 CLR Colors: Fabric TBD 0.00 ENGS Engineered Drawings for Shade Structure Only 1 850.00 850.00 Shipping Combined Shipping and Freight Charges 1 3,752.00 3,752.00 **MATERIALS & INSTALLATION** RBAR5 No. 5 Rebar 381 1.54331 588.00 RMC Ready Mix Concrete 2500 PSI MIN 10 200.00 2,000.00 LBR Labor and Installation 1 16,030.00 16,030.00 OSPERMIT PERMIT - NOT IN FLORIDA - PERMITTING IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PRICE, CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AND PAYING FOR ALL PERMITS IF REQUIRED. 0.00 0.00 $44,999.00 $44,999.00 $0.00 Ø5.5" Sch-40 9' 12' 14.22' 17.47' Ø5.0" 7-Ga 127129 Ø5.0" 7-Ga 20' 13.04' Glide Embedded 3.4 3 3.74 3 Out of range 5.64 3.92 Out of range Out of range 4.75 36' 36 X 20 2 6 3 O D \ J U R X Q G  ( T X L S P H Q W 6 K D G H  6 W U X F W X U H V 6 X U I D F L Q J  3 U R G X F W V 6 L W H  $ P H Q L W L H V  D Q G  ' R J  3 D U N ) L W Q H V V  D Q G  $ W K O H W L F  ( T X L S P H Q W ‡  2 Y H U      F R P P H U F L D O  S O D \  X Q L W V   S O X V  H Q G O H V V     F X V W R P L ] H G  G H V L J Q  R S W L R Q V   D O O  , 3 ( 0 $  F H U W L I L H G  ‡  ) X O O  O L Q H  R I  D F F H V V R U \  X Q L W V  L Q F O X G L Q J  V Z L Q J  V H W V   V S U L Q J  U L G H U V   U R S H  D Q G  U R F N  F O L P E H U V  D Q G  P R U H  ‡  , Q G X V W U \  O H D G L Q J  O L I H W L P H  Z D U U D Q W \  D Q G  D I I R U G D E O H  S U L F L Q J  ‡  3 U R I H V V L R Q D O O \  L Q V W D O O H G  E \  & 3 6 ,  D Q G  & * &  ‡  / D U J H  F D W D O R J  R I  S U H  G H V L J Q H G  X Q L W V  L Q F O X G L Q J  K L S  D Q G  U L G J H  V K D G H V   F D Q W L O H Y H U  D Q G  X P E U H O O D  V K D G H V  ‡  % U R D G  G H V L J Q  F D S D E L O L W \  D Q G  F X V W R P L ] D W L R Q  W R  P H H W  \ R X U  V K D G H  Q H H G V   E R W K  V W D Q G D U G  D Q G  V D L O V   ‡      8 9  E O R F N L Q J   N H H S V  S H R S O H  D Q G  H T X L S P H Q W  F R R O  D Q G  S U R W H F W H G  ‡  & R P S O L D Q W  Z L W K  ) % &  Z L Q G  O R D G  U H T X L U H P H Q W V  ‡  3 R X U H G  L Q  S O D F H  U X E E H U  V X U I D F L Q J  I R U  S O D \ J U R X Q G V   V S O D V K  S D G V   H Q W U \  Z D \ V   H W F  ‡  2 Y H U     Y D U L H W L H V  R I  D U W L I L F L D O  W X U I  I R U  O H L V X U H   S O D \   D Q L P D O  D Q G  V S R U W  D S S O L F D W L R Q V   ‡  ( F R  I U L H Q G O \  U H F \ F O H G  U X E E H U  P X O F K  I R U  S O D \ J U R X Q G  V X U I D F L Q J  ‡  3 U R I H V V L R Q D O  L Q V W D O O D W L R Q  E \  F H U W L I L H G  L Q V W D O O H U V  ‡  ) X O O  F D W D O R J  R I  E H Q F K H V  D Q G  W D E O H V  W R  P H H W  \ R X U  Q H H G V  Z L W K  F X V W R P  F R O R U V   O R J R V   I L Q L V K H V   H W F  ‡  7 U D V K  U H F H S W D F O H V   G R J  Z D V W H  V W D W L R Q V   J U L O O V   E L N H  U D F N V   E O H D F K H U V  D Q G  P R U H   D O O  F X V W R P L ] D E O H  ‡  ' R J  S D U N  D F F H V V R U L H V  L Q F O X G L Q J  R E V W D F O H  F R X U V H V   Z D V W H  D Q G  Z D W H U L Q J  V W D W L R Q V   H W F  ‡  & X V W R P  D P H Q L W L H V   I L U H  S L W V   $ ' $   H W F  ‡  6 H O H F W L R Q  R I  S U R G X F W V  I R U  D W K O H W L F  Q H H G V  L Q F O X G L Q J  E D V N H W E D O O   V R F F H U  D Q G  I R R W E D O O  J R D O V  ‡  2 X W G R R U  I L W Q H V V  H T X L S P H Q W  I R U  H [ H U F L V L Q J   L Q F O X G L Q J  F D U G L R Y D V F X O D U  D Q G  V W U H Q J W K  W U D L Q L Q J  S U R G X F W V  ‡  & R P P H U F L D O  J U D G H  S U R G X F W V  F R Q V W U X F W H G  Z L W K  G X U D E O H  P D W H U L D O V  W R  H Q V X U H  D  O L I H W L P H  R I  X V H             3 / $ < : : :  3 5 2 3 / $ < * 5 2 8 1 ' 6  & 2 0 THE PRO PLAYGROUNDS DIFFERENCE Equipment and Products When you purchase playground equipment from us, you're buying direct. This means that you are getting the absolute lowest price possible. We do not utilize sales reps, middle men or distributors like many of our competitors do, this gives you more purchasing power. We have hundreds of playgrounds available for purchase and can custom design most anything to meet your needs. We have a vast product offering including shade structures, site amenities and playground surfacing like artificial turf and poured in place rubber. Installation We are one of only a few companies in the United States that actually service and install the produc ts we sell in house. This means that the person you speak to when you buy your playground may very well be the person who installs it. Our competitors use local sub contractors, many of whom know nothing about installing a playground or playground safety, and worse many of whom are unlicensed, uninsured and a high risk. Services We are truly a full service parks and recreations firm. We take care of every aspect of your playground project in house, from the design, to the sale to the installation. We have in house capabilities that are unmatched by our competitors. From traditional construction needs like sidewalks, to the safety surfacing including poured in place rubber and rubber turf, a single contractor with a huge list of capabilities. Our competitors subcontract these services, that means higher prices, lower quality, longer lead times and a lack of accountability. Licensing We are State Certified General Contractors and licensed Playground Safety Inspectors. This means that we have the knowledge, experience and legal ability to complete your project. Many firms that install playground equipment are unlicensed, inexperienced and uninsured. Experience Accountability We still believe that the customer is always right. We also feel that our responsibilities to our customers do not end once we have completed a sale, in fact that's when they truly begin. Our service after the sale in unparalleled. If you have any problems or issues with your equipment, we resolve the problems in house. Our competitors have only one concern and that is closing the sale. We have designed and installed over 500 playgrounds in the USA, from start to finish. We have experience with projects as small as $5,000 and as large as 1,000,000. Our firm has provided expert testimony in court cases involving playground equipment. When it comes to playgrounds, we are the experts. Quote Date 4/22/2026 Estimate # 59658 Customer / Bill To Town of Rome ATTN: Tim Reppen 1156 Alpine Dr Rome, WI 54457 Ship To Town of Rome ATTN: Tim Reppen 1156 Alpine Dr Rome, WI 54457 Project Name Shade Structure Total: Subtotal: Sales Tax: (7.5%) Pro Playgrounds 8490 Cabin Hill Road Tallahassee, FL 32311 Terms and Conditions - Price valid for 30 days and subject to change. 1. If installation is not included with your purchase, client will be responsible for coordinating, receiving and unloading of all goods, delivery drivers will not help unload goods. 2. Client will be responsible to inspect goods for defect, damage or missing parts, any deficiency or missing parts must be noted on delivery slip. 3. Client will be responsible for costs due to cancelled or missed delivery appointments. 4. Client has reviewed all items, colors and descriptions on this quote for accuracy and correctness. 5. If quote includes installation of goods, the installation is subject to the terms and conditions of Pro Playgrounds “Standard Installation Agreement” a copy of which may be obtained from your Sales Representative. 1-800-573-7529 | www.proplaygrounds.com WE WILL BEAT ANY PRICE BY 5%! Item Description Qty Cost Total: Furnish Equipment Only. Installation is not included. 1. Drop Ship 1 Shade Structure **SHADE STRUCTURE** CSSD Custom Hip Shade Design (24' x 10' x 9') Inground Mount with Glide Elbows 1 6,364.00 6,364.00 CLR Colors: Frame - Spring Green 0.00 CLR Colors: Fabric TBD 0.00 Shipping Combined Shipping and Freight Charges 1 1,435.00 1,435.00 NOTE: This is for drop ship to address provided. Customer is responsible for unloading from freight carrier. Fork Lift Required. $7,799.00 $7,799.00 $0.00 Ø3.5" 11-Ga 9' 12' 7.11' 14.73' Ø3.5" 11-Ga 127129 Ø3.5" 11-Ga 10' 11.02' Glide Embedded 1.96 3 N/A 3 2.94 Out of range Out of range N/A N/A N/A 24' 24 X 10 1 4 3 O D \ J U R X Q G  ( T X L S P H Q W 6 K D G H  6 W U X F W X U H V 6 X U I D F L Q J  3 U R G X F W V 6 L W H  $ P H Q L W L H V  D Q G  ' R J  3 D U N ) L W Q H V V  D Q G  $ W K O H W L F  ( T X L S P H Q W ‡  2 Y H U      F R P P H U F L D O  S O D \  X Q L W V   S O X V  H Q G O H V V     F X V W R P L ] H G  G H V L J Q  R S W L R Q V   D O O  , 3 ( 0 $  F H U W L I L H G  ‡  ) X O O  O L Q H  R I  D F F H V V R U \  X Q L W V  L Q F O X G L Q J  V Z L Q J  V H W V   V S U L Q J  U L G H U V   U R S H  D Q G  U R F N  F O L P E H U V  D Q G  P R U H  ‡  , Q G X V W U \  O H D G L Q J  O L I H W L P H  Z D U U D Q W \  D Q G  D I I R U G D E O H  S U L F L Q J  ‡  3 U R I H V V L R Q D O O \  L Q V W D O O H G  E \  & 3 6 ,  D Q G  & * &  ‡  / D U J H  F D W D O R J  R I  S U H  G H V L J Q H G  X Q L W V  L Q F O X G L Q J  K L S  D Q G  U L G J H  V K D G H V   F D Q W L O H Y H U  D Q G  X P E U H O O D  V K D G H V  ‡  % U R D G  G H V L J Q  F D S D E L O L W \  D Q G  F X V W R P L ] D W L R Q  W R  P H H W  \ R X U  V K D G H  Q H H G V   E R W K  V W D Q G D U G  D Q G  V D L O V   ‡      8 9  E O R F N L Q J   N H H S V  S H R S O H  D Q G  H T X L S P H Q W  F R R O  D Q G  S U R W H F W H G  ‡  & R P S O L D Q W  Z L W K  ) % &  Z L Q G  O R D G  U H T X L U H P H Q W V  ‡  3 R X U H G  L Q  S O D F H  U X E E H U  V X U I D F L Q J  I R U  S O D \ J U R X Q G V   V S O D V K  S D G V   H Q W U \  Z D \ V   H W F  ‡  2 Y H U     Y D U L H W L H V  R I  D U W L I L F L D O  W X U I  I R U  O H L V X U H   S O D \   D Q L P D O  D Q G  V S R U W  D S S O L F D W L R Q V   ‡  ( F R  I U L H Q G O \  U H F \ F O H G  U X E E H U  P X O F K  I R U  S O D \ J U R X Q G  V X U I D F L Q J  ‡  3 U R I H V V L R Q D O  L Q V W D O O D W L R Q  E \  F H U W L I L H G  L Q V W D O O H U V  ‡  ) X O O  F D W D O R J  R I  E H Q F K H V  D Q G  W D E O H V  W R  P H H W  \ R X U  Q H H G V  Z L W K  F X V W R P  F R O R U V   O R J R V   I L Q L V K H V   H W F  ‡  7 U D V K  U H F H S W D F O H V   G R J  Z D V W H  V W D W L R Q V   J U L O O V   E L N H  U D F N V   E O H D F K H U V  D Q G  P R U H   D O O  F X V W R P L ] D E O H  ‡  ' R J  S D U N  D F F H V V R U L H V  L Q F O X G L Q J  R E V W D F O H  F R X U V H V   Z D V W H  D Q G  Z D W H U L Q J  V W D W L R Q V   H W F  ‡  & X V W R P  D P H Q L W L H V   I L U H  S L W V   $ ' $   H W F  ‡  6 H O H F W L R Q  R I  S U R G X F W V  I R U  D W K O H W L F  Q H H G V  L Q F O X G L Q J  E D V N H W E D O O   V R F F H U  D Q G  I R R W E D O O  J R D O V  ‡  2 X W G R R U  I L W Q H V V  H T X L S P H Q W  I R U  H [ H U F L V L Q J   L Q F O X G L Q J  F D U G L R Y D V F X O D U  D Q G  V W U H Q J W K  W U D L Q L Q J  S U R G X F W V  ‡  & R P P H U F L D O  J U D G H  S U R G X F W V  F R Q V W U X F W H G  Z L W K  G X U D E O H  P D W H U L D O V  W R  H Q V X U H  D  O L I H W L P H  R I  X V H             3 / $ < : : :  3 5 2 3 / $ < * 5 2 8 1 ' 6  & 2 0 THE PRO PLAYGROUNDS DIFFERENCE Equipment and Products When you purchase playground equipment from us, you're buying direct. This means that you are getting the absolute lowest price possible. We do not utilize sales reps, middle men or distributors like many of our competitors do, this gives you more purchasing power. We have hundreds of playgrounds available for purchase and can custom design most anything to meet your needs. We have a vast product offering including shade structures, site amenities and playground surfacing like artificial turf and poured in place rubber. Installation We are one of only a few companies in the United States that actually service and install the produc ts we sell in house. This means that the person you speak to when you buy your playground may very well be the person who installs it. Our competitors use local sub contractors, many of whom know nothing about installing a playground or playground safety, and worse many of whom are unlicensed, uninsured and a high risk. Services We are truly a full service parks and recreations firm. We take care of every aspect of your playground project in house, from the design, to the sale to the installation. We have in house capabilities that are unmatched by our competitors. From traditional construction needs like sidewalks, to the safety surfacing including poured in place rubber and rubber turf, a single contractor with a huge list of capabilities. Our competitors subcontract these services, that means higher prices, lower quality, longer lead times and a lack of accountability. Licensing We are State Certified General Contractors and licensed Playground Safety Inspectors. This means that we have the knowledge, experience and legal ability to complete your project. Many firms that install playground equipment are unlicensed, inexperienced and uninsured. Experience Accountability We still believe that the customer is always right. We also feel that our responsibilities to our customers do not end once we have completed a sale, in fact that's when they truly begin. Our service after the sale in unparalleled. If you have any problems or issues with your equipment, we resolve the problems in house. Our competitors have only one concern and that is closing the sale. We have designed and installed over 500 playgrounds in the USA, from start to finish. We have experience with projects as small as $5,000 and as large as 1,000,000. Our firm has provided expert testimony in court cases involving playground equipment. When it comes to playgrounds, we are the experts. Quote Date 7/14/2026 Estimate # 64342 Customer / Bill To Town of Rome ATTN: Tim Reppen 1156 Alpine Dr Rome, WI 54457 Ship To Town of Rome ATTN: Tim Reppen 1156 Alpine Dr Rome, WI 54457 Project Name Shade Structure Total: Subtotal: Sales Tax: (7.5%) Pro Playgrounds 8490 Cabin Hill Road Tallahassee, FL 32311 Terms and Conditions - Price valid for 30 days and subject to change. 1. If installation is not included with your purchase, client will be responsible for coordinating, receiving and unloading of all goods, delivery drivers will not help unload goods. 2. Client will be responsible to inspect goods for defect, damage or missing parts, any deficiency or missing parts must be noted on delivery slip. 3. Client will be responsible for costs due to cancelled or missed delivery appointments. 4. Client has reviewed all items, colors and descriptions on this quote for accuracy and correctness. 5. If quote includes installation of goods, the installation is subject to the terms and conditions of Pro Playgrounds “Standard Installation Agreement” a copy of which may be obtained from your Sales Representative. 1-800-573-7529 | www.proplaygrounds.com WE WILL BEAT ANY PRICE BY 5%! Item Description Qty Cost Total: Furnish Labor and Materials to: 1. Install 1 Shade Structure **SHADE STRUCTURE** CSSD Custom T - Cantilever Shade Design (20' x 10' x 9') Inground Mount with Glide Elbows 1 7,999.00 7,999.00 CLR Colors: Frame - Spring Green 0.00 CLR Colors: Fabric TBD 0.00 ENGS Engineered Drawings for Shade Structure Only 1 850.00 850.00 Shipping Combined Shipping and Freight Charges 1 1,725.00 1,725.00 **MATERIALS & INSTALLATION** RBAR5 No. 5 Rebar 113 1.54327 174.39 RMC Ready Mix Concrete 2500 PSI MIN 4 200.00 800.00 LBR Labor and Installation 1 9,450.61 9,450.61 OSPERMIT PERMIT - NOT IN FLORIDA - PERMITTING IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PRICE, CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AND PAYING FOR ALL PERMITS IF REQUIRED. 0.00 0.00 $20,999.00 $20,999.00 $0.00 Ø5.0" 11-Ga 9' 12' 7.11' 10.73' Ø2.875" 12-Ga 133949 Ø2.875" 12-Ga 10' 11.02' Glide Embedded 2.53 3 N/A 3 4.9 3.14 Out of range N/A N/A N/A 20' 20 X 10 1 2 4"x4"x3/16" COLOR OPTIONS FRAME FABRIC 3 O D \ J U R X Q G  ( T X L S P H Q W 6 K D G H  6 W U X F W X U H V 6 X U I D F L Q J  3 U R G X F W V 6 L W H  $ P H Q L W L H V  D Q G  ' R J  3 D U N ) L W Q H V V  D Q G  $ W K O H W L F  ( T X L S P H Q W ‡  2 Y H U      F R P P H U F L D O  S O D \  X Q L W V   S O X V  H Q G O H V V     F X V W R P L ] H G  G H V L J Q  R S W L R Q V   D O O  , 3 ( 0 $  F H U W L I L H G  ‡  ) X O O  O L Q H  R I  D F F H V V R U \  X Q L W V  L Q F O X G L Q J  V Z L Q J  V H W V   V S U L Q J  U L G H U V   U R S H  D Q G  U R F N  F O L P E H U V  D Q G  P R U H  ‡  , Q G X V W U \  O H D G L Q J  O L I H W L P H  Z D U U D Q W \  D Q G  D I I R U G D E O H  S U L F L Q J  ‡  3 U R I H V V L R Q D O O \  L Q V W D O O H G  E \  & 3 6 ,  D Q G  & * &  ‡  / D U J H  F D W D O R J  R I  S U H  G H V L J Q H G  X Q L W V  L Q F O X G L Q J  K L S  D Q G  U L G J H  V K D G H V   F D Q W L O H Y H U  D Q G  X P E U H O O D  V K D G H V  ‡  % U R D G  G H V L J Q  F D S D E L O L W \  D Q G  F X V W R P L ] D W L R Q  W R  P H H W  \ R X U  V K D G H  Q H H G V   E R W K  V W D Q G D U G  D Q G  V D L O V   ‡      8 9  E O R F N L Q J   N H H S V  S H R S O H  D Q G  H T X L S P H Q W  F R R O  D Q G  S U R W H F W H G  ‡  & R P S O L D Q W  Z L W K  ) % &  Z L Q G  O R D G  U H T X L U H P H Q W V  ‡  3 R X U H G  L Q  S O D F H  U X E E H U  V X U I D F L Q J  I R U  S O D \ J U R X Q G V   V S O D V K  S D G V   H Q W U \  Z D \ V   H W F  ‡  2 Y H U     Y D U L H W L H V  R I  D U W L I L F L D O  W X U I  I R U  O H L V X U H   S O D \   D Q L P D O  D Q G  V S R U W  D S S O L F D W L R Q V   ‡  ( F R  I U L H Q G O \  U H F \ F O H G  U X E E H U  P X O F K  I R U  S O D \ J U R X Q G  V X U I D F L Q J  ‡  3 U R I H V V L R Q D O  L Q V W D O O D W L R Q  E \  F H U W L I L H G  L Q V W D O O H U V  ‡  ) X O O  F D W D O R J  R I  E H Q F K H V  D Q G  W D E O H V  W R  P H H W  \ R X U  Q H H G V  Z L W K  F X V W R P  F R O R U V   O R J R V   I L Q L V K H V   H W F  ‡  7 U D V K  U H F H S W D F O H V   G R J  Z D V W H  V W D W L R Q V   J U L O O V   E L N H  U D F N V   E O H D F K H U V  D Q G  P R U H   D O O  F X V W R P L ] D E O H  ‡  ' R J  S D U N  D F F H V V R U L H V  L Q F O X G L Q J  R E V W D F O H  F R X U V H V   Z D V W H  D Q G  Z D W H U L Q J  V W D W L R Q V   H W F  ‡  & X V W R P  D P H Q L W L H V   I L U H  S L W V   $ ' $   H W F  ‡  6 H O H F W L R Q  R I  S U R G X F W V  I R U  D W K O H W L F  Q H H G V  L Q F O X G L Q J  E D V N H W E D O O   V R F F H U  D Q G  I R R W E D O O  J R D O V  ‡  2 X W G R R U  I L W Q H V V  H T X L S P H Q W  I R U  H [ H U F L V L Q J   L Q F O X G L Q J  F D U G L R Y D V F X O D U  D Q G  V W U H Q J W K  W U D L Q L Q J  S U R G X F W V  ‡  & R P P H U F L D O  J U D G H  S U R G X F W V  F R Q V W U X F W H G  Z L W K  G X U D E O H  P D W H U L D O V  W R  H Q V X U H  D  O L I H W L P H  R I  X V H             3 / $ < : : :  3 5 2 3 / $ < * 5 2 8 1 ' 6  & 2 0 QUOTE DATE: 6/1/2026 QUOTE Name:shade Valid Until: 30 days Customer Town of Rome Tim Reppen 1156 Alpine Dr. Nekoosa WI 54457 Gerber Leisure Products, Inc. PO Box 42 Mount Horeb, WI 53572 Phone: 608-512-7324 Prepared by: Doug Reimer / Doug@gerberleisure.com DESCRIPTION QTY PRICE AMOUNT Skyways Shade Equipment 0.00 0.00 12'x24'x8', 2 post cantilever shade 1 30,908 30,908.00 includes equipment, freight and installation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 The equipment that I have proposed would comply with the current ADA guidelines in and of itself assuming that accessible resilient surfacing is supplied underneath the equipment including under and around the auxiliary ground level equipment, and an access pathway to the area is provided [42]Subtotal $30,908.00 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Taxable $0.00 1. All invoices will be sent via QuickBooks. A 3.5% CC fee will be applied to any CC payments. Tax rate 0.000% 2. Full payment of materials is due to place the order$0.00 3. Customer will be billed for applicable installation servives and surfacing materials/services at start of work Tax due $0.00 4. Additional agreed upon services will be billed upon completion of the projectOther $0.00 5. Final payment will be due within 30 days of invoice date, a late fee of 3% per month will be added to any late payments TOTAL Due$30,908.00 6. Please mail or email signed price quote to the address above Customer Acceptance (sign below): x ___________________________________________ Print Name: If you have any questions about this price quote, please contact: Doug Reimer at 608-512-7324 /Doug@gerberleisure.com Thank You For Your Business! QUOTE DATE: 6/1/2026 QUOTE Name:shade Valid Until: 30 days Customer Town of Rome Tim Reppen 1156 Alpine Dr. Nekoosa WI 54457 Gerber Leisure Products, Inc. PO Box 42 Mount Horeb, WI 53572 Phone: 608-512-7324 Prepared by: Doug Reimer / Doug@gerberleisure.com DESCRIPTION QTY PRICE AMOUNT Skyways Shade Equipment 0.00 0.00 20'x72'x9', 3 post cantilever shade 1 87,315 87,315.00 includes equipment, freight and installation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 The equipment that I have proposed would comply with the current ADA guidelines in and of itself assuming that accessible resilient surfacing is supplied underneath the equipment including under and around the auxiliary ground level equipment, and an access pathway to the area is provided [42]Subtotal $87,315.00 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Taxable $0.00 1. All invoices will be sent via QuickBooks. A 3.5% CC fee will be applied to any CC payments. Tax rate 0.000% 2. Full payment of materials is due to place the order$0.00 3. Customer will be billed for applicable installation servives and surfacing materials/services at start of work Tax due $0.00 4. Additional agreed upon services will be billed upon completion of the projectOther $0.00 5. Final payment will be due within 30 days of invoice date, a late fee of 3% per month will be added to any late payments TOTAL Due$87,315.00 6. Please mail or email signed price quote to the address above Customer Acceptance (sign below): x ___________________________________________ Print Name: If you have any questions about this price quote, please contact: Doug Reimer at 608-512-7324 /Doug@gerberleisure.com Thank You For Your Business! Page: 1 Quote Bill To: Ship To: Town of Rome 1156 Alpine Drive Nekoosa, WI 54457 Town of Rome 1156 Alpine Drive Nekoosa,WI 54457 715-325-8025 Customer Customer PO Number Sales Rep Name Town of Rome Brian Stracke Need by Date Earliest Arrival Date Latest Arrival Date 08/17/2026 Item Description Qty Unit Price Ext Amount Product - Land-Based 20' x 72' Double Cantilever with (3) Columns & (4) Fabric Canopies - 8' Eave - Pier Mounted Columns 1 51,926.00 51,926.00 Design & Engineering Wisconsin Professional Engineer Drawings/Calculations 1 1,500.00 1,500.00 Freight Freight 1 3,841.00 3,841.00 Labor - Direct Labor CRS Professional Shade Installation - Per Attached Scope of Work 1 25,843.00 25,843.00 Subtotal $83,110.00 Sales Tax $0.00 Total $83,110.00 Notes: * Current Shade lead times are ~ 2 weeks for drawings and calcs and ~ 6 to 8 weeks for production after drawings and calcs are completed. * Sales Tax will be added if a Tax-Exempt form, Resale Certificate, or Capitol Improvement form are not provided at the time of purchase. * Freight is based on current quoted rates and is subject to change. Actual freight fees will be reflected on the final invoice. * Equipment pricing is valid for 30 days. Terms: * 50% down payment due upon acceptance of quote ** Remaining Equipment balance due upon shipment ** Remaining Installation balance due upon substantial completion of work Commercial Recreation Specialists 807 Liberty Drive Suite 101 Verona, WI 53593 608-848-8781 Quote Number: QUOTE-0051129 Quote Date: 07/16/2026 Quote Valid Through: 08/17/2026 Payment Terms: Prepaid Note: Please review the above information carefully. If satisfactory, please sign and date below and fax to 608-848-8782, email back to your sales representative, or send a copy with your deposit to the address above. We will begin processing your order upon receipt of both your deposit and approval. Additional surcharges may apply depending on final delivery address, actual delivery requirements and payment method. Customer Acceptance: ________________________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________ Town of Rome, WI Shade SOW 7/16/2026 Scope: • Installation of (1) 20’x72’ Shade Systems Cantilever: • Pier mount columns o Excavating for pier mount footers. o Provide anchoring hardware for pier mount columns. o Provide and install rebar. o Provide and pour concrete for pier mount footers. o Install all shade structure columns. • Erect any additional upper supports of the shade structure. • Assemble the shade structure canopy/canopies. Exclusions & Owner/GC Responsibilities: • Receiving, off-loading, storage prior to installation, and site security. • Deliver/provide all equipment to the site prior to CRS arrival. • Site work, site excavation above and beyond the shade structure footers and drainage. • Owner will need to mark/flag shade structure location before installers arrive. • Private/Public utility locate required (Unmarked utilities responsibility of Owner). • Permits and permitting fees not stated above. • Removal of packaging materials and debris or provide a dumpster for disposal of debris and packaging material. • Site restoration including removal of spoils, backfilling, final grading, and any seeding/landscaping. 1 Taylor Owczynsky From: Taylor Owczynsky Sent: Monday, July 20, 2026 10:08 AM Cc: Cody Knoblock Subject: FW: Walden update for Parks and Rec Good morning, Forwarding on behalf of Dave Trudeau from 14-Mile Watershed Alliance. I will also print copies in case someone does not see this before the meeting tonight at 4:00 p.m. Thank you, Taylor Owczynsky | Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Office: (715) 325-8013 Fax: (715) 325-8035 Address: 1156 Alpine Drive, Nekoosa, WI 54457 Website: www.romewi.gov ATTENTION: The information contained in this e-mail message, including any attachment, is intended only for the personal use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail or telephone, and delete the original message. Thank you. -----Original Message----- From: David Trudeau <dtrudeau@wctc.net> Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2026 5:33 PM To: Taylor Owczynsky <owczynsky@romewi.gov>; Tim Reppen <reppen@romewi.gov>; reppen50 <reppen50@gmail.com>; Jill Reese <sales@reeseembroidery.com> Subject: Walden update for Parks and Rec I have a 3 pm appointment in Rapids on Monday, so probably won't make it to Committee meeting by the 4 pm start. Please distribute to full Parks and Rec Committee and I will try to get there before the meeting ends to take any questions. Reported to Town Board on 7/2 that we were moving forward with underground sprinkler installation by Oleson-Hall, and that we are planning on completing the Prairie Planting portion of this project at Walden Park this year. We are still committed to not spending beyond the $2,000 allocation from the Town without outside contributions. I've brought Petenwell and Castle Rock Stewards (PACRS) on board as an additional partner to assist with fund raising and volunteer recruitment. They have submitted the grant proposal that I wrote up to Incourage Foundation for the $2,500 maximum. Upon last minute reviewing of the Incourage Foundation guidelines, I found out that they only want to give one grant per year to each non-profit, so since 14 Mile Watershed Alliance already received funds from them for the "Sock for Docks" biochar project, we could not apply again this calendar year. PACRS stepped up to submit the application and will apply all funds received to the Walden restoration. We expect to hear from Incourage by early August. With the first Walden restoration, Public Works assisted with ground prep by running a Harley rake over the seed bed. I have sent an email to Cody asking for that to happen again, if possible. The seed bed area was staked out two weeks ago. 2 We are awaiting the sprinkler system install as soon as the contractor will fit us into their schedule. At this point it looks like the seeding will take place early fall. Depending on donations from Incourage and other community organizations, we will add rain garden and fencing as they are funded. There is a small carry-over of around $50 from donations that DRAFT is holding from the Walden hillside project that I have asked be donated to Parks and Rec towards this new seeding. Thanks, Dave Trudeau 1 Taylor Owczynsky From: Tim Reppen Sent: Friday, July 17, 2026 2:11 PM To: Taylor Owczynsky Cc: Wendy Newsom; Jill Reese Subject: Fw: Miracle Machines proposal Attachments: Rome Parks and recreation, Miracle Machines quote, 7-17-26.docx; MREC_Product-Sheet_MIracle- Machines-Cup-of-Tea.pdf; MREC_Product-Sheet_MIracle-Machines-Goooaaalll.pdf; MREC_Product- Sheet_MIracle-Machines-Curiosity-Thrilled-The-Cat.pdf Importance: High This came in today. Could we get print outs for these for Monday's Park n Rec Meeting? Thank you, Tim From: Mark <mark@bolandrecreation.com> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2026 10:32:26 AM To: Tim Reppen Cc: Mark Subject: Miracle Machines proposal Tim, Thank you for taking the Ɵme to talk with me yesterday by phone. AƩached are the proposal form and spec sheets for the three Miracle Machine opƟons available to you. Understand, Miracle has an agreement with Rube Goldberg FoundaƟon to create play components uƟlizing their philosophy of every acƟon creates other acƟons. With that informaƟon, I want you to know that these play events are not able to be match by other playground companies so if you like the concept, Miracle RecreaƟon is the only company that can help you with this specific project. These components do not require a safety surface and are priced as a “direct bury” installaƟon. If you want to install these on a concrete pad then I can check and see if the cost is any different for a “bolt down” installaƟon so just let me know how you plan to install. We have 2 sales people covering WI, myself and Ashtyn Morrison. My contact informaƟon is below and Ashtyn’s contact informaƟon is ashtyn@bolandrecreaƟon.com or cell phone is 608-438-5317 in case for some reason I am on vacaƟon or not able to be reach and you need answers right away. Thank you for your interest in these products and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Mark Boland, President Boland RecreaƟon 2 mark@bolandrecreaƟon.com 641.751.5338 cell www.bolandrecreaƟon.com Rome Park and Recreation Nekoosa, WI July 17, 2026 Thrilled Cat, Miracle Machine $ 8,361 + freight Gooooaaall, Miracle Machine $ 8,640 + freight My Cup of Tea, Miracle Machine $ 8,082 + freight Freight for 1 of the above is $ 850. NOTE: If you want to order more than 1 of the above then the price would be less than doubling the cost of freight so let me know which you choose and I can get a firm freight quote. Prepared by: Mark Boland Customer signature: ______________________ date: ________________ Prices shown above are good for 30 days, (after 30 days, the quote will have to be updated due to volatility in the prices) Prices DO NOT include sales tax, if applicable Payment for materials is due no later than 30 days after delivery. Boland Recreation reserves the right to charge a 1.5% fee on past due invoices. Equipment lead times are approximately 8 weeks after the order has been placed. All orders are subject to delay, we appreciate your understanding. NOTE: Boland Recreation, Inc. is NOT RESPONSIBLE for unloading of equipment, storage, permits, fees, ground preparation, installation (unless specifically stated above), pea gravel, borders, dumpster/disposal of trash, sales tax, or anything in addition to what is listed above. Ashtyn Morrison WI Territory Manager 1013 Oak Ave Tomah, WI 54660 (cell) 608-438-5317 ashtyn@bolandrecreation.com www.bolandrecreation.com Mark Boland, President 304 Orchard Drive Marshalltown, IA 50158 mark@bolandrecreation.com 641-751-5338 (cell) 878 E Highway 60 / Monett, Missouri, USA 65708 / Miracle-Recreation.com USA 888-458-2752 CANADA 866-516-0245 INTERNATIONAL +1 417-235-6917 Miracle Recreation Equipment Company is a PlayPower, Inc. company. Copyright ©2024 by PlayPower, Inc. All rights reserved. MREC_Product-Sheet_Miracle-Machines • 240221 ® Turn the crank to unleash Cat’s favorite treat and guide it through a series of obstacles accompanied by fun sounds. Watch as it flies through dominoes, passes the flag, and knocks down a banana. Then, there’s a decision to make—put it into Cat’s bowl, or give the treat some fishy flavor by first passing it through the tank? This not only helps kids recognize the impact their actions have, but builds upon their decision-making skills. Each turn at the play panel yields a variety of outcomes depending upon the path taken, reinforcing the notion of cause and effect, especially as it relates to machine thinking. To make this series of mechanical chain reaction play panels, Miracle® Recreation collaborated with The Rube Goldberg® Institute for Innovation & Creativity, a family-run, nonprofit organization that uses the legacy of its namesake to promote equity and access in STEM and STEAM education. A Rube Goldberg Machine® is a delightfully over-complicated contraption that completes a simple task in the silliest way possible. Rube Goldberg was a Pulitzer-prize winning cartoonist whose depiction of hilariously impractical machines inspires artists, educators, advertisers, and influencers. By partnering with the Rube Goldberg® Institute, Miracle Recreation brings authenticity and delight into recreational play by asking kids to solve three simple tasks: make a cup of tea, feed a cat, and score a goal. Curiosity Thrilled the Cat RUBE GOLDBERG® MIRACLE MACHINES™ 878 E Highway 60 / Monett, Missouri, USA 65708 / Miracle-Recreation.com USA 888-458-2752 CANADA 866-516-0245 INTERNATIONAL +1 417-235-6917 Miracle Recreation Equipment Company is a PlayPower, Inc. company. Copyright ©2024 by PlayPower, Inc. All rights reserved. MREC_Product-Sheet_Miracle-Machines • 240221 ® Curiosity Thrilled the Cat Page 2 Product Product Number Ages Capacity Product Size Weight ADA ASTM F1487 CPSC PUB.325 CAN/CSA Z614 EN1176 Curiosity Thrilled The Cat 453-6BD 2 - 12 (18 mos - 12 CSA) 8 6’4” x 2’9” x 8’3” 1.9m x 0.8m x 2.5m 538 lb (244 kg) • • • • Curiosity Thrilled The Cat 453-6 2 - 12 (18 mos - 12 CSA) 8 6’4” x 2’9” x 8’3” 1.9m x 0.8m x 2.5m 538 lb (244 kg) • • • • Color Options The Miracle Machines™ can be customized with our Mira-Cote™ Powder-Coated Painted Metal Colors and the following Mira-Lene™ Play- ground Panel Colors; Dark Brown/Sand, Forest Green/Sand, Gray/Black, Red/Sand, Black/White, Yellow/Sand, Blue/Sand, Cobalt/Sand. If you have any questions, please see your authorized representative. Material Specifications The frame shall be constructed of tube 3.500” OD x 11ga galvanized with sheet steel 3.0mm thick (11ga) galvanized welded to it. The supports shall be constructed of 1” pipe gator grip. Footings for bolt down version will be made from plate 7.9mm thick and welded to the main frame. For inground, the bolt on legs shall be constructed of 5” 11ga pipe with a 7.9mm plate welded to it. The frame shall have a Mira-Cote™ finish. The structure shall be constructed from 3/4” sheet laminated HDPE, with a 1/8” sheet of polycarbonate on the outsides. The insides of the panel shall be constructed of 3/4” and 1/4” Mira-Lene™ routed panels, bronze bushings and stainless steel balls. All hardware shall be fastener style A. The Rube Goldberg® logo is included on all the Miracle Machine™ panels 878 E Highway 60 / Monett, Missouri, USA 65708 / Miracle-Recreation.com USA 888-458-2752 CANADA 866-516-0245 INTERNATIONAL +1 417-235-6917 Miracle Recreation Equipment Company is a PlayPower, Inc. company. Copyright ©2024 by PlayPower, Inc. All rights reserved. MREC_Product-Sheet_Miracle-Machines • 240221 ® Spin the wheel and guide the tea to the cup using a pencil, a boot—even a fish! With a series of maneuverable elements, My Cup of Tea gives a fast- paced illustration of cause- and-effect to users while providing a number of fun paths for the balls to take. Kids can make as much tea as they’d like, learning how to cooperate with each other and make decisions solo or as a team. Wheels are located high and low for children of any ability to join in the fun, while bells and chimes enhance the sensory experience for all. Featuring levers, pulleys, slides, and switches for kids to manipulate, Miracle Machines add a touch of whimsy to any playground. These elaborate tasks are designed to thrill and engage the senses for everyone ages 2 and up (CSA 18mo+), helping to develop cognitive and fine motor skills as well as provide insights into cause-and-effect relationships. To make this series of mechanical chain reaction play panels, Miracle® Recreation collaborated with The Rube Goldberg® Institute for Innovation & Creativity, a family-run, nonprofit organization that uses the legacy of its namesake to promote equity and access in STEM and STEAM education. A Rube Goldberg Machine® is a delightfully over-complicated contraption that completes a simple task in the silliest way possible. Rube Goldberg was a Pulitzer-prize winning cartoonist whose depiction of hilariously impractical machines inspires artists, educators, advertisers, and influencers. By partnering with the Rube Goldberg® Institute, Miracle Recreation brings authenticity and delight into recreational play by asking kids to solve three simple tasks: make a cup of tea, feed a cat, and score a goal. My Cup of Tea RUBE GOLDBERG® MIRACLE MACHINES™ 878 E Highway 60 / Monett, Missouri, USA 65708 / Miracle-Recreation.com USA 888-458-2752 CANADA 866-516-0245 INTERNATIONAL +1 417-235-6917 Miracle Recreation Equipment Company is a PlayPower, Inc. company. Copyright ©2024 by PlayPower, Inc. All rights reserved. MREC_Product-Sheet_Miracle-Machines • 240221 ® My Cup of Tea Page 2 Product Product Number Ages Capacity Product Size Weight ADA ASTM F1487 CPSC PUB.325 CAN/CSA Z614 EN1176 My Cup Of Tea 453-8BD 2 - 12 (18 mos - 12 CSA) 8 7’6” x 2’9” x 6’5” 2.3m x 0.8m x 2.0m 496 lb (225 kg) • • • • My Cup Of Tea 453-8 2 - 12 (18 mos - 12 CSA) 8 7’6” x 2’9” x 6’5” 2.3m x 0.8m x 2.0m 496 lb (225 kg) • • • • Color Options The Miracle Machines™ can be customized with our Mira-Cote™ Powder-Coated Painted Metal Colors and the following Mira-Lene™ Play- ground Panel Colors; Dark Brown/Sand, Forest Green/Sand, Gray/Black, Red/Sand, Black/White, Yellow/Sand, Blue/Sand, Cobalt/Sand. If you have any questions, please see your authorized representative. Material Specifications The frame shall be constructed of tube 3.500” OD x 11ga galvanized with sheet steel 3.0mm thick (11ga) galvanized welded to it. The supports shall be constructed of 1” pipe gator grip. Footings for bolt down version will be made from plate 7.9mm thick and welded to the main frame. For inground, the bolt on legs shall be constructed of 5” 11ga pipe with a 7.9mm plate welded to it. The frame shall have a Mira-Cote™ finish. The structure shall be constructed from 3/4” sheet laminated HDPE, with a 1/8” sheet of polycarbonate on the outsides. The insides of the panel shall be constructed of 3/4” and 1/4” Mira-Lene™ routed panels, bronze bushings, 1” square galvanized pipe and stainless steel balls. All hardware shall be fastener style A. The Rube Goldberg® logo is included on all the Miracle Machine™ panels 878 E Highway 60 / Monett, Missouri, USA 65708 / Miracle-Recreation.com USA 888-458-2752 CANADA 866-516-0245 INTERNATIONAL +1 417-235-6917 Miracle Recreation Equipment Company is a PlayPower, Inc. company. Copyright ©2024 by PlayPower, Inc. All rights reserved. MREC_Product-Sheet_Miracle-Machines • 240221 ® Individuals or teams can work to score a match-winning goal! Start by turning the wheel, and then guide the ball along its journey until it reaches the net. Manipulative elements all across the panel offer the chance for young children to build their fine motor skills, while older kids will enjoy creating a methodical approach to reaching the goal. Its width, sloped height, and accompanying sounds ensure everyone can join in on this thrilling play. To make this series of mechanical chain reaction play panels, Miracle® Recreation collaborated with The Rube Goldberg® Institute for Innovation & Creativity, a family-run, nonprofit organization that uses the legacy of its namesake to promote equity and access in STEM and STEAM education. A Rube Goldberg Machine® is a delightfully over-complicated contraption that completes a simple task in the silliest way possible. Rube Goldberg was a Pulitzer-prize winning cartoonist whose depiction of hilariously impractical machines inspires artists, educators, advertisers, and influencers. By partnering with the Rube Goldberg® Institute, Miracle Recreation brings authenticity and delight into recreational play by asking kids to solve three simple tasks: make a cup of tea, feed a cat, and score a goal. Goooaaalll RUBE GOLDBERG® MIRACLE MACHINES™ 878 E Highway 60 / Monett, Missouri, USA 65708 / Miracle-Recreation.com USA 888-458-2752 CANADA 866-516-0245 INTERNATIONAL +1 417-235-6917 Miracle Recreation Equipment Company is a PlayPower, Inc. company. Copyright ©2024 by PlayPower, Inc. All rights reserved. MREC_Product-Sheet_Miracle-Machines • 240221 ® Goooaaalll Page 2 Product Product Number Ages Capacity Product Size Weight ADA ASTM F1487 CPSC PUB.325 CAN/CSA Z614 EN1176 Goooaaalll 453-9 2 - 12 (18 mos - 12 CSA) 10 10’5” x 2’9” x 6’ 3.2m x 0.8m x 1.8m 490 lb (222 kg) • • • • Goooaaalll 453-9BD 2 - 12 (18 mos - 12 CSA) 10 10’5” x 2’9” x 6’ 3.2m x 0.8m x 1.8m 490 lb (222 kg) • • • • Color Options The Miracle Machines™ can be customized with our Mira-Cote™ Powder-Coated Painted Metal Colors and the following Mira-Lene™ Play- ground Panel Colors; Dark Brown/Sand, Forest Green/Sand, Gray/Black, Red/Sand, Black/White, Yellow/Sand, Blue/Sand, Cobalt/Sand. If you have any questions, please see your authorized representative. Material Specifications The frame shall be constructed of tube 3.500” OD x 11ga galvanized with sheet steel 3.0mm thick (11ga) galvanized welded to it. The supports shall be constructed of 1” pipe gator grip. Footings for bolt down version will be made from plate 7.9mm thick and welded to the main frame. For inground, the bolt on legs shall be constructed of 5” 11ga pipe with a 7.9mm plate welded to it. The frame shall have a Mira-Cote finish. The structure shall be constructed from 3/4” sheet laminated HDPE, with a 1/8” sheet of polycarbonate on the outsides. The insides of the panel shall be constructed of 3/4” and 1/4” Mira-Lene™ routed panels, bronze bushings, 1” square galvanized pipe and stainless steel balls. All hardware shall be fastener style A. The Rube Goldberg® logo is included on all the Miracle Machine™ panels Helping cities across America protect the monarch butterfly and its habitat! 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