Parks & Recreation Commission — Minutes

CITY OF MAYVILLE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 5, 2026 3:30 PM TAG CENTER 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 03:33 PM by Andy Shoemaker, with the following roll call: Present: Andrew Shoemaker, Ian Smith, Austin Haag, Steve Pliner, Mike Schuett, Ald. Kim Olson. Excused: Kathy Sertich. Absent: None. Staff present: TAG Center Director Jess Loomans, DPW/Parks Director Jake Shellpfeffer, Recreation Coordinator Mike Kurutz, and Clerk/Executive Assistant Anastasia Gonstead. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance. 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS None. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1. Approval of Minutes of the July 8, 2026, Parks & Recreation Commission Special Meeting The motion to approve the minutes of the July 8th, 2026, Parks & Recreation Commission special meeting was made by M. Schuett and seconded by S. Pliner. Ayes: A. Shoemaker, I. Smith, A. Haag, S. Pliner, M. Schuett, Ald. Olson. Nays: None Vote Count: 6 - 0 Motion has Passed 5. PARK DIRECTOR REPORT DPW/Parks Director Jake Shellpfeffer provided his report to the Commission. He informed them that youth baseball and soccer are now finished. There are two new scoreboards at the Theiler Park. He let the Commission know two of DPW's lawnmowers have broke. Director Shellpfeffer also informed that Pavilion rentals have been busy while the senior center has been slow with rentals. 6. RECREATION COORDINATOR REPORT 6.1. Welcome to Mike Kurutz, New Part-Time Recreation Coordinator TAG Director Jess Loomans provided a staffing update to the Commission. She introduced Mike Kurutz, the new part-time recreation coordinator. Mr. Kurutz informed the Commission that organizational and plan programs will be his focus. He anticipates a positive collaboration with the new onsite program leader, Craig Vetter. Mr. Kurutz provided an overview of the softball program being stabilized, and product overages are now under control. He has organized fall co-ed football leagues, bringing back youth flag football, and he is working on the budget for 2027. 7. TAG CENTER DIRECTOR REPORT TAG Director Jess Loomans provided an overview of the summer programs now wrapping up. She let the Commission know the fall activity guide will be delayed a few weeks to allow new recreational employees to get their items added. They will be offering some free and low-cost programs to get more residents involved with the TAG Center. She also informed the Commission that National Night Out was successful and well attended. 8. DISCUSS WITH POSSIBLE ACTION 8.1. Review of June 2026 Financials for the TAG Center, Recreation Department, and Parks Department Discussion was had amongst the Body with the Mayor on improvements they would like to see to Mayville's parks. Discussion was had on concerns over the new park being built, what the Commission can do, and how to fund neglected parks in the City. A review of numbers associated with the budget was provided. 8.2. Discuss, with Possible Recommendation, Simplified Membership Schedule, Including Separate Breakdowns for Aquatics-Only, Fitness-Only, and Full Facility Memberships An overview was provided by Clerk/Executive Assistant Gonstead as well as TAG Director Jess Loomans. Discussion was had between the Body on memberships to the TAG Center being low, discussion on making a fitness - only membership available; the Commission would like more information on the TAG Center deficit. Clerk/Executive Assistant Gonstead will reach out to Cameron Sawyer with Elevated Municipal Consulting to get information on the deficit. Discussion was had on the membership structure being too convoluted, which will have to be a future agenda item for more discussion. The Commission also discussed possibly closing the TAG Center pool over the summer when outdoor pools are open. The motion to table to the next meeting was made by M. Schuett and seconded by S. Pliner. Ayes: A. Shoemaker, I. Smith, A. Haag, S. Pliner, M. Schuett, Ald. Olson. Nays: None. Vote Count: 6 - 0 Motion has Passed. 8.3. Discuss, with Possible Recommendation, Increasing 24/7 Access FOB Pricing, Including Adjusting New FOB Costs and Renewal/Reactivation Fees Discussion was had amongst the Body about possibly cutting an hour from open and close times each, extending the 24/7 access, which would in turn get more people to help cover the annual cost of 24/7 access. Discussion on summer vs winter attendance as well as increasing the initial key FOB and FOB replacement pricing from $10.00 to $50.00. The motion to table to the September meeting was made by M. Schuett and seconded by A. Haag. Ayes: A. Shoemaker, I. Smith, A. Haag, S. Pliner, M. Schuett, Ald. Olson. Nays: None. Vote Count: 6 - 0 Motion has Passed. 8.4. Discuss, with Possible Recommendation, 2027 TAG Center and Recreation Budget Proposals This agenda item was covered in agenda item 8.1. 8.5. Discuss, with Possible Recommendation, 2027 Parks Department Budget Proposal This agenda item was covered in agenda item 8.1. 8.6. Update on Request of Flyway Soccer Association on Shipping Containers at Betterway Drive, Adjacent to Ribbens Memorial Park An update on Flyway Soccer Association's request for shipping containers at Betterway Drive was given by A. Shoemaker. 8.7. Discuss, with Possible Recommendation, Vendor Policy and Application for the TAG Center TAG Director Jess Loomans gave an overview on the vendor policy and application for the TAG Center. The motion to recommend Common Council approve the vendor policy and application for the TAG Center was made by M. Schuett and seconded by I. Smith. Ayes: A. Shoemaker, I. Smith, A. Haag, S. Pliner, M. Schuett, Ald. Olson. Nays: None. Vote Count: 6 - 0 Motion has Passed. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. 10. NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME 10.1. Next Meeting Date - October 7, 2026, at 3:30 PM Special Parks & Recreation meeting for agenda item 8.1, fee structure, will be on September 9th, 2026 at 3:30 PM. 11. ADJOURNMENT The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by M. Schuett and seconded by A. Shoemaker. Ayes: A. Shoemaker, Ian Smith, A. Haag, S. Pliner, M. Schuett, Ald. Olson. Nays: None. Vote Count: 6 - 0 Motion has Passed. The Parks & Recreation Commission meeting was adjourned at 4:54 PM. Respectfully submitted by Lexi Volbright.