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1 ARTS, PARKS, & RECREATION COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS February 12, 2026 The Amery Arts, Parks, and Rec. Committee met on February 12, 2026 , at the Amery City Center . The meeting was called to order at 4 :0 3 p .m . Present: Members Colleen Adams, Eric Elkin, and Evelyn Braaten Others Present: City Administrator Alex Mansfield, Clerk-Treasurer Taylor Larson , Library Director Heather Wiarda, Adult Services Libra rian Jake Wyrzykowski, Youth Services Librar ian Emma Novak, and Parks Supervisor Kyle Schultz Motion by Elkin ; seconded by Braaten to adopt the agenda as presented . Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 1. Approval of Minutes from December 4 , 2025 – The committee reviewed the minutes. Motion by Braaten ; seconded by Elkin to approve the minutes as presented. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 2. Public Works Update – Parks Supervisor Kyle Schultz updated the committee on tasks that are being completed in the parks while they are closed for the winter like bench repairs. 3. South Twin Park Playground Design Discussion – City Administrator Mansfield presented the two playground options that were provided to the public for a preference survey. Option 2 with things like a playhouse , swings and musical instruments was the favor in the online and in person poll. The committee discussed and the consensus was that Mansfield should reach back out to the company to pursue Option 2 with the addition of a bench. The playground will be constructed in two phases. 4. Library Story Walk Discussion – Heather Wiarda, Emma Novak and Jake Wyrzykowski were present from the Amery Area Public Library to discuss a proposed Story Walk. The walk would run along a trail and have 16 viewing points to read a book as you walk. It was presented to the committee that the preferred location for the story walk would be along the Stower Trail or in York Park. The committee discussed and the consensus was the Story Walk should be pursued along the Stower Trail if possible with an alternative location being York Park if the Stower Trail isn ’t possible. 5. Parks Promotion Day Discussion – City Administrator Mansfield and the committee discussed the proposed event. The event is slated for May 9 th and there will be an informational day about the event in April. The City will promote the event through various platforms and share the event with service organizations. Motion by Braaten ; seconded by Elkin to adjourn at 5 :08 p m. Ayes – 3 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Taylor Larson Clerk-Treasurer February 19, 2026