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Village of Shorewood Parks and Public Spaces Committee September 8, 2026 Members Present: Chair Mansfield, Members, Jorgensen, Pero, Greenman, Santeler, Sprague-Jones, Pendleton, and Berry Excused: Hammond, Nelson, Simmons, Avallone, Kaczmarek Others Present: Assistant Village Manager Berzin, Chief Wurth, and Trustee Stokebrand 1. Call to Order Mansfield called the meeting to order at 6:00pm 2. Consider approval of August 11, 2026, meeting minutes Berry motions to approve. Greenman seconds. Motion carries 8-0. 3. Citizens to be Heard – this item is for matters not on the agenda. Discussion may follow comments on non- agenda items or discussion, and action may come at future meetings. None 4. 2026 Initiative - Consider updates to Village Code Ch. 207 Pendleton explains modifications presented to Chief Wurth Chief Wurth sent modifications to the Village Attorney for further review, stating this will likely go to Village Boad in October. 5. Safer School Zones Initiative Discussion Chief Wurth explained that the crossing guard contract is through 2029 – any changes would have to be renegotiated. • It was stated body worn cameras would be an extensive cost to purchase, house, and store. There are also concerns on who would house those records. • No Wisconsin community Crossing Guards or ACMS Crossing Guards (company the Village uses) do not use body warn cameras. Pendelton suggests doing a test run, having a camera on a pole. Chief Wurth explains that all of the same provisions would apply. Chief Wurth stated there have not been any citations or reports of concern for failing to obey crossing guards. It was also stated there have not been any citations or towing due to just reckless driving. Chief Wurth suggests the committee puts in a public records request for a detailed list of citations vs Warnings Chief Wurth states that the PD is working on the Proper School Zone Initiative. Trustee Stokebrand to submit public records request. • This agenda item to drop off. 6. 2026 Initiative - Vision triangle regulations review No update to date 7. Greenways Project Report No update to date 8. Nature Park Discussion Pendleton stated the individuals who brought this to the committee has not responded to his emails. He will update the committee once he hears. Drop off agenda next meeting. 9. No Turn on Red Signage Pendleton stated the changes are approved by Ped/Bike and has requested Berzin brings the ordinance back to the Public Works Committee; however, they do recommend the Public Works committee to consider changing B & C to strike the words “when pedestrians are present”. 10. Future Items for Consideration Appropriate High School, School Zone Signage Initiative • Pendleton motions to approve. Santeler seconds. Motion carries 8-0 Information regarding citations and warnings • Mansfield motions to approve. Pendleton seconds. Motion carries 8-0. 11. Subcommittee Chair Reports Pendleton states an article was in the VMM requestions not to purchase electric scooters and bikes for children and requests input for articles in VMM regarding Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Pendleton states the subcommittee is getting ahead of the initiative process and plans to work together with staff ahead of time for feedback on initiatives. • Requests for feedback from Berzin, Chief Wurth, and Director Butschlick Pendleton reminds committee of JP&L discussing the separation of the committee tomorrow night. Greenman provided an update on dog bags. 12. Staff Liaison Report a. #HeartShorewood Campaign Internship • Berzin explains what the internship entails and where we are at in the process o Interns to come with costs and ideas. Do research and come prepared. 13. Adjournment Pendleton motions to adjourn. Greenman seconds. Motion carries 8-0. Meeting adjourned 7:22pm. Respectfully submitted, Nicole Berzin, Assistant Village Manager