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h 101 Alpine Parkway, WI 53575 | Phone: (608) 835-3118 | Fax: (608) 835-6503 vil.oregon.wi.us | Find us on Facebook! Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.84, notice is hereby given to the public by the Chair of the Village of Oregon Park Board, that the following meeting will be held: Meeting: Village of Oregon Park Board Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Location: Village Hall; 101 Alpine Parkway Time: 5:00 PM f Note: Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact the Village Clerk at (608) 835-3118, 101 Alpine Parkway, Oregon, Wisconsin, at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the commencement of the meeting so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Village Board of the Village of Oregon may be present at the Park Board meeting to gather information about subjects over which they have decision-making responsibility. This constitutes a meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Oregon pursuant to state exrel. Badke V. Greendale Village Board., 173 Wis 2d 553, 494 N.W. 2d 408 (1993) and must be noticed as such although the Village Board will not take any formal action at this meeting. Approved 09/15/2026 Page 1 of 4 MEETING MINUTES 1) Call to Order The Park Board meeting was called to order by Chair Mark Miller at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. 2) Roll Call Present: Matt Leas, Andy Hoernemann, Alissa Rozner, Nico Ruotti, Judy Knutson, and Mark Miller. Absent: Jamie Frisch. Also Present: Director of Community Development Elise Cruz arriving at 5:01 p.m. and leaving at 5:48 p.m., Director of Public Works Lauren Striegl leaving at 5:29 p.m., Recreation and Programming Coordinator Liane Rhodes, Human Resources Coordinator/Deputy Clerk Peggy Haag, and two members of the public. Items were taken out of order but remain in order for ease of reading. 3) Approval of Minutes a) June 9, 2026 Leas moved, seconded by Hoernemann, to approve the minutes from June 9, 2026. Motion carried 5-0-1. Rozner abstained since she was not in attendance of the June 9th meeting. 4) Public Appearances a) Public Comment. This part of the agenda allows members of the public to provide information to the Village Board, including items both on and off the agenda. Under the Open Meetings Law, this agenda item allows the Board to receive information, and to ask questions from a presenter to facilitate a better understanding of the information. Board members may discuss procedural matters relating to the information, such as whether the information should be directed to staff, referred to a committee, or placed on a future Park Board agenda. However, Approved 09/15/2026 Page 2 of 4 Board members may not expand their discussion beyond such procedural matters. Fifteen (15) minutes will be provided for this item with a three (3) minute maximum per speaker; otherwise, the agenda will proceed as posted. (This note may not be read at Board meetings.) Dan Schuman, a longtime village resident, recently wrote a letter to the editor, published in the Observer, concerning the enforcement of the park-closing ordinance at Lerner Park. He described being on the bike path parallel to Netherwood around 3:30 a.m. when a police officer told him he should be riding on the road rather than the bike path. Schuman noted that the ordinance has been in effect for 12 years, but said he had never previously been approached by police about riding on the path before 5 a.m. He believes requiring cyclists to use the road rather than the bike path undermines safety. He also described a previous incident in which he was pushed off the road and ultimately went to the UW emergency room. He is asking village officials to reconsider the closing policy, particularly for residents who use the early morning hours to exercise before work. 5) Reports of Village Officers a) Director of Public Works Report  The playground at Gary Disch Park has been installed.  The Bethel Green Acre Master Plan was approved by the Village Board without changes. The project is anticipated to be bid by the holidays.  The Alpine Parkway and Jefferson Street intersection is expected to be completed around the start of the school year. b) Director of Community Development Report. Update on Bike and Pedestrian Study Request for Proposals. Cruz reported that the Village of Oregon is working with MSA Professional Services on the Bike and Pedestrian Plan Study. A handout is being distributed at National Night Out, Sounds of Summer, Ready Set Go conferences in late August, and the Community Open House scheduled for September 16 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Oregon Public Library. Staff will then conduct focus groups. The majority of public input will be collected through these events. All community members are welcome to participate. c) Recreation and Programming Coordinator Report. Update on Future Events. Rhodes reported that, due to weather-related cancellations, Sounds of Summer events will continue as Sounds of Fall, with Universal Sound scheduled for September 15, The Car Tunes on September 22, and All That Jazz Combo on September 29. Miller asked about the status of using the website for reservations. Rhodes stated that implementation is delayed because the Village is currently unable to accept credit card payments. Until this is resolved, reservations must be made through Liane Rhodes. 6) Unfinished Business (Items are for Discussion and/or potential action) a) Draft 2027 – 2036 Parks & Trails Capital Improvement Plan Review Director Striegl reviewed the draft 2027–2036 Parks & Trails Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and noted few changes since the Park Board’s May review. The primary change was reorganizing the conservation park projects from a broad, phased approach into regional projects, as recommended by a consultant. The intent is to create more specific projects that Approved 09/15/2026 Page 3 of 4 can be implemented efficiently and provide measurable benefits to residents. The estimated costs for the conservation park projects remained relatively unchanged. Striegl noted the CIP will have additional Village Board discussions, with the possibility of one more Park Board review before adoption. He encouraged the Board to raise any additional major projects for consideration. Leas suggested moving the Kiser Fireman Park project to 2028 due to the ongoing uncertainty regarding the future of the Old Village Hall. Cruz noted that a draft RFP is expected in the fall, but the process will take time. Leas said delaying the Kiser Fireman Park project could provide more flexibility once a decision is made. Regarding the Park Street connector, Striegl explained that the trail connection near the dog park is proposed to be incorporated into the planned 2031 Park Street reconstruction between Oak Street and Janesville Street. Combining the projects would avoid reconstructing the road and then having it impacted by construction related to the wastewater treatment plant. The connector would therefore no longer be listed as a separate project. Leas encouraged the Board to avoid getting ahead of projects where significant uncertainty remains and questioned the benefit of studying projects that do not have funding identified in the out years. He also supported completing the access key project as soon as possible for improved efficiency and security. Striegl noted the access key project is scheduled for 2027 and is also a Police Department request. Miller supported keeping Kiser Fireman Park in its current CIP timeframe, particularly with the planned Senior Center improvements and anticipated increased park use. He expressed disappointment that Scott Street Park improvements have been pushed out but understood the need to prioritize based on usage. Miller also supported the regional approach to the conservation park projects. Miller asked about the $25,000 playground surface maintenance allocation in 2027. Striegl explained that the funding is intended as a contingency for repairs to the newer solid playground surfaces. If not needed, the funds would be reallocated. Leas raised questions about future use and potential improvements to the skatepark and tennis courts, including whether they should be rebuilt or reduced, particularly with pickleball courts planned at the new Senior Center. He noted these uses should be evaluated as part of future planning. Striegl stated the CIP would be brought back to the Park Board for further review in September. 7) New Business (Items are for discussion and/or potential action) a) Proposed Rotary Club Lerner Park Bench and Bike Rack Installation and Rotary Trail Message Board Installation Projects (staff recommendation: motion to recommend to the Village Board approval as presented). Rich Strohmenger appeared on behalf of the Oregon Rotary Club and presented the club’s grant proposal. The Rotary Club would fund and provide labor for the proposed improvements, including a six-bike rack and bench near the Lerner Park entrance, a second bench near the shaded area of the park, and two message boards along the Rotary Bike Trail— one near Cusic Parkway and one near Fish Hatchery Road. Approved 09/15/2026 Page 4 of 4 The bike rack is proposed in Patriot Blue to coordinate with area signage, although the color can be adjusted. The benches and bike rack would be installed on concrete pads. The message boards are proposed in green and would be used for trail updates and project information. The Rotary Club is considering the AH MCIP model with composite wood materials. Strohmenger noted that the Village does not currently have specific standards for bike racks or benches. Knutson asked whether “Oregon Rotary” could be added to the bench. Strohmenger said the club would look into the option and any associated cost. If finally approved, the project is expected to take approximately 8–12 weeks. Leas moved, seconded by Knutson, to recommend Village Board approval of the placement of two benches and a bike rack at Lerner Park and two message boards at the Rotary Trail. Motion carried 6-0. 8) Items for Future Meetings and Assignments. a) Announcements, comments, communications, upcoming meetings and events, and miscellaneous business. Park Board members may provide brief statements, but no discussion or action of the body shall occur. Knutson recalled past concerns regarding drinking in the park and noted that the park curfew was established in response. She asked whether a sign-in or registration process could be added to the Village website for residents using the park after hours. Before Striegl left, Cruz said Striegl suggested consulting with the Police Department regarding enforcement of park activities and whether a reasonable middle ground could be established. Leas questioned whether residents could notify the Police Department’s non- emergency line when planning to use the park after hours. Miller suggested that the Park Board could assist the Police Department in clarifying enforcement related to biking and e-bikes. He noted that proper lighting and visibility could help address safety concerns and expressed a desire to support consistent enforcement. Hoernemann recommended placing the matter on a future agenda for further discussion. Miller also shared that he had reserved Triangle Waterman Park and the Jaycee Pavilion for organizations and noted that the facilities were excellent and available for public reservation. b) Upcoming Meeting Dates: September 15 (please note this is the 3rd Tuesday of the month) and October 13. 9) Adjournment Hoernemann moved, seconded by Knutson, to adjourn the Park Board Meeting at 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Motion carried 6-0. Submitted by: Peggy Haag HR Coordinator / Deputy Clerk