10.14.26 Parks & Recreation Board Agenda

AGENDA MONONA PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD October 14th 4:00 PM Monona Community Center – 1011 Nichols Rd, Monona WI 53716 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes – August 19, 2026, September 9, 2026 3. Appearances A. 4. Unfinished Business A. None 5. New Business A. Park Design Concept Review/Feedback – Greenline Development 6. Director’s Report & Questions to Staff from Committee A. Jake Anderson – Parks & Recreation Director 7. Adjournment Parks & Recreation Board Duties & Responsibilities (Take from Monona Code of Ordinance s) Duties and responsibilities. The Board shall have the following duties and responsibilities, which shall be advisory except as otherwise provided: (1) To review and recommend to the Council policies necessary for the governance of the City parks and recreation facilities and programs, which shall take into consideration and attempt to provide for the soci al, physical and cultural well-being of the citizens of the City. (2) To review and recommend to the Finance and Personnel Committee all budgetary, revenue and expenditure proposals relating to park and recreation facilities and programs. (3) To review and recommend to the Parks & Recreation Director rules and regulations necessary for the effective management of the City parks and recreation facilities and programs. (4) To perform such duties and have such responsibilities as the Council shall from time to time, by ordinance, resolution or by law, direct. (5) The Park and Recreation Board shall be designated as the official tree governing committee to review and make recommendations regarding tree planting, maintenance, removal, landscaping and enforcement. [2] DIRECTIONS TO ATTEND MEETING ELECTRONICALLY Note: Upon reasonable notice, the City of Monona will accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through auxiliary aids or services. For additional information or to request this service, contact Alene Hamel at (608) 222- 2525 (not a TDD telephone number), FAX (608) 222-9225, or through the City Police Department TDD telephone number 441-0399. The public is notified that any final action taken at a previous meeting may be reconsidered pursuant to the City of Monona ordinances. A suspension of the rules may allow for final action to be taken on an item of New Business. It is possible that members of and a possible quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above stated meeting to gather information or speak about a subject, over which they have decision-making responsibility. Any governmental body at the above stated meeting will take no action other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83215666671 Join and take notes https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83215666671?mynotes=on Meeting chat link https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/83215666671 Meeting ID: 832 1566 6671 --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,83215666671# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,83215666671# US (New York) --- Join by SIP • 83215666671@zoomcrc.com Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/83215666671/invitations?signature=DRQmbrQswqekukwWay8gm Hj_HELGaYQjJLtPHkkt6fw MINUTES MONONA PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Monona Community Center Wednesday August 19, 2026 3:00 PM Meeting available on Monona Community Media YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzbMhtTeFmU The meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board for the City of Monona was called to order by Co-Chair Rachel Kugle at 3:09 pm Roll Call Present: Co-Chair Rachel Kugle, Ginger Jacobson-Reffner, Rachel Groman, Kelly Slack, Aaron Embury, Jeff Hinz, Pat Howell, Parks & Recreation Director Jake Anderson Absent: Chair Patrick DePula, Tony Gomez-Phillips, Approval of the Minutes Pat Howell made a motion seconded by Ginger Jacobsen Reffner to approve the July 15th, 2026 minutes as presented. Motion carried. Appearances: None Unfinished Business A. Capital Budget Discussion/Recommendation 2027-2031 Director Anderson presented capital budget items for years 2027-2031. The committee was in agreement with project rankings and year proposed. Jeff Hinz made a motion to recommend capital projects as proposed for Parks, Pool, & Community Center. Kelly Slack seconded the motion. Motion carried New Business: Director’s Report & Questions to Staff from Committee A. Missy Miller – Assist Director of Parks & Recreation B. Jake Anderson – Parks & Recreation Director Adjournment A motion to adjourn by Aaron Embury seconded by Pat Howell was carried at 3:59 pm. MINUTES MONONA PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Monona Community Center Wednesday September 9, 2026 4:00 PM Meeting available on Monona Community Media YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTq0cFiGvQA The meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board for the City of Monona was called to order by Co-Chair Rachel Kugle at 4:05 pm Roll Call Present: Co-Chair Rachel Kugle, Ginger Jacobson-Reffner, Aaron Embury, Jeff Hinz, Pat Howell, Tony Gomez- Phillips Parks & Recreation Director Jake Anderson, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Missy Miller Absent: Chair Patrick DePula, Rachel Groman, Kelly Slack Approval of the Minutes Minutes were not available for the meeting. Anderson will bring August and September meeting minutes to October meeting Appearances: None Unfinished Business None New Business: A. 2027 Operating Budgets Discussion/Recommendation Director Anderson and Assistant Director Miller presented budgets for Parks, Recreation, Outdoor Pool, Community Center, Grand Crossing Park, After-School, and Summer Camp. Anderson and Miller noted minimal changes in structure and fees from the 2026 budgets. The committee was supportive of the budget request given the parameters and instructions for preparation. Jeff Hinz made a motion seconded by Tony Gomez-Phillips to recommend to the Mayor the staff proposed 2027 Operating Budgets. Motion carried. Director’s Report & Questions to Staff from Committee A. Missy Miller – Assist Director of Parks & Recreation B. Jake Anderson – Parks & Recreation Director Adjournment A motion to adjourn by Aaron Embury seconded by Pat Howell was carried at 3:59 pm. PARK AND RECREATION BOARD (Agenda Item 5A) Meeting Date: October 14, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: Monona Commons Park Concept Design Feedback REQUESTED BY: Jake Anderson POLICY ANALYSIS STATEMENT: Monona Commons presents an opportunity to establish a distinctive public gathering space along West Broadway that serves the daily needs of residents, employees, and visitors while creating a flexible venue for community events and supporting the economic vitality of the surrounding commercial district. The September 2026 concept plan prepared by Parkitecture + Planning incorporates a range of complementary features, including a clock tower plaza, water feature, putting green, yard games, open lawn, seasonal tent space, food truck parking, patio seating, bench seating, a restroom and shelter, a music/art node, natural landscape berms, and pedestrian lighting. The strength of this proposal is its ability to serve multiple purposes throughout the day, across the seasons, and for different audiences without relying on a single programmed activity to justify the investment. The park can function as a passive recreation destination during normal business hours, an informal gathering place for residents and employees, and an event-ready public space during evenings, weekends, and seasonal celebrations. It can also provide an inviting place for people visiting nearby businesses to extend their stay in the district rather than treating the area solely as a destination for a single transaction or activity. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Director Anderson invites committee member feedback to be presented to Monona City Council for final approval to move to engineering and bidding phase. ONLY BIKELANE BIKELANE BIKELANE BIKELANE BIKELANE BIKELANE C100CONCEPT PLAN 20'40'0' 1Walkway - 10'2Clock Tower Plaza3Restroom/Shelter4Patio Area LEGEND 5Putting Green6Water Feature7Park Sign/Letters8Yard Games9Bench Seating10Music/Art Node11Natural Landscape Berms12Open Lawn13Seasonal Tent Space14Food Truck Parking Sheet NumberDate: Revisions:Project Name: Sheet Title: Issued For:Project #:9/21/2026Review26.035MONONA COMMONSMONONA, WI 53716608.203.8203Madison.WI.53717PARKITECTURE901 Deming Way, Suite 201+ PLANNINGBROADWAY STREETParkitecture WEST BROADWAY WPS DRIVE ENGEL STREET 15Path Lighting 15 15 15 14 13 1313 12 12 1111 1111 11 1010 9 9 8 7 6 5 43 2 1 1 1 Sheet NumberDate: Revisions:Project Name: Sheet Title: Issued For:Project #:9/21/2026Review26.035MONONA COMMONSMONONA, WI 53716608.203.8203Madison.WI.53717PARKITECTURE901 Deming Way, Suite 201+ PLANNINGBROADWAY STREETParkitecture CI 001CHARACTER IMAGES PATHWAY AND GREAT LAWN PATH/LANDSCAPE TREATMENT SEASONAL EVENT SPACEPARK SIGN/LETTERS PARK CHARACTER PUTTING GREEN AND YARD GAMESRESTROOM AND SEATING AREA CLOCK TOWER PLAZA WATER FEATURE