Regular Meeting

CITY OF DELAFIELD MEETING AGENDA PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION Chair: Ald. Stephen Laughland Vice-Chair: Mark Schaefer Members: Andrew Hillmann, Dan Cahalane, Sherrie Flemming, Louise Crowley, Andrew Vrakas June 22, 2026 6:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers 500 Genesee St. Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: clerksoffice@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – https://www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov/ 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Special Order of Business A. Welcome new members – Alderman Stephen Laughland, Andrew Vrakas 5. Minutes Discussion and possible action on the following minutes: A. Minutes of the February 23 Regular Meeting B. Minutes of the March 23 Regular Meeting C. Minutes of the April 27 Regular Meeting 6. Citizen Comments 7. Unfinished Business Discussion and possible action on the following items: A. Dual-striping Bostrom tennis/pickleball court - Hillmann B. Liberty Park Concert Series update - Schaefer C. Firemen’s Park slide update - Crowley D. Gulf Wars memorial update - Schaefer E. Boardwalk signs - Schaefer F. Public pier sign - Schaefer G. Request from Promotion & Tourism to install big selfie chair at Liberty Park - Schaefer H. Public art committee update - Schaefer I. Memorial bench guidelines & approved locations - Schaefer 8. New Business Discussion and possible action on the following items: A. Request from Chamber of Commerce for Block Party parking on the Fish Hatchery Soccer field B. Set a date for P&R Commission park walk – All Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: clerksoffice@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – https://www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov/ 9. Monthly updates on conditions of parks and trails Parks and Trails in the City of Delafield Crowley Laughland Vrakas Hillmann Flemming Cahalane Schaefer Lake Country Recreation Trail St. John’s Park Cushing Memorial Park Lois Jensen Nature Preserve Fish Hatchery Oakwood Park Liberty Park Fireman’s Park VMR Trail VMR Trail Bostrom Park Fish Hatchery Sports Complex Bleeker Street Boat Launch Cedar Valley Park Oak Street Park 10. Requests for Future Agenda Items Note: No discussion on requested items 11. Correspondence 12. Park & Recreation Commission A. Next Park & Rec meeting is scheduled for July 27th 13. Adjournment All meetings of the Park & Recreation Commission are public meetings. The meeting of the Commission is a working session for the Commission itself, and discussion by those in attendance is limited to Commission members, staff and others that may be a party to the matter being discussed. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT NOTICE: Upon reasonable notice (at least 72 hours in advance) the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City. NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM: It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the municipality may be in attendance at the above-stated meeting to gather information: no action will be taken by any governmental body at the above-stated meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to above in this notice. Clerk: CC Posted: 6/18/2026 X City Hall Bulletin Board X Website X Notified Media CITY OF DELAFIELD MEETING MINUTES PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION Chair: Ald. Mark Schaefer Vice-Chair: Leslie Donavan Members: Dan Cahalane, Louise Crowley, Sherrie Flemming, Andrew Hillmann, Tim Turnock February 23, 2026 6:00 PM (Or immediately following the Tree Board) City Hall, Council Chambers 500 Genesee St. Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: cityclerk@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov Minutes DRAFT 1. Call to Order Chair Schaefer called the Park & Recreation Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Members Present: Dan Cahalane Louise Crowley Sherrie Flemming Andrew Hillmann Mark Schaefer, Ald., D2 Tim Turnock Member(s) Absent: Leslie Donavan Also Present: Sally DuPont, Recording Secretary 4. Minutes Discussion and possible action on the following minutes: A. Approval of Minutes of the January 26, 2026 Regular Meeting Motion by Dan Cahalane, seconded by Louise Crowley, to approve the minutes of the January 26, 2026 regular meeting. All in favor. Motion carried. 5. Citizen Comments Mary Daniel, 309 Wisconsin Avenue, Delafield, WI, said April 18 th at 8:00 a.m. will be the Spring clean-up date for Pluggin’ Along the Bark. Mary invited the members of the committee and said to bring battery or gas-powered cutting tools. They will start the clean-up from the municipal parking lot near Blue Collar. The Ice Age Trail Blazing Babes will be doing once a month maintenance on the 4 th Thursday of the month, from May through October. Seeing no one further who wished to comment, citizen comments were closed at 6:04 p.m. 6. Special Order of Business - Meeting with Representatives from Village of Hartland – Sam Blonien, Recreation Director, and Cory Bahr, Parks Lead City of Delafield Park & Recreation Commission Minutes January 26, 2026 Page 2 of 4 Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: cityclerk@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov Discussion and possible action on the following items: A. Fishing Clinic The fishing clinic will be held on May 16th with one session at 9:00 a.m. and one session at 10:00 a.m. The registration will open at the end of April and will be listed in the summer guide. The same size fish will be used this year as was used last year. B. Recreation Agreement and Fees There has been a challenge identifying the City versus the Town of Delafield residents for the programs and they are working on a fix in getting the data. Sam Blonien said she will send a report to Schaefer with the number of City of Delafield residents that sign up for the programs versus Village of Hartland residents. C. Opportunities for Intermunicipal Cooperation Cory Bahr said they are doing some updates on their ball fields in Hartland which get used quite a bit. Blonien said the T-Ball and summer camp numbers have been increasing and she wants to expand their youth sports programs. The committee members said they would not have an issue with Hartland utilizing the city’s ball fields so they can expand their youth sports. Flemming said she would like to see games being played at Fireman’s Park and at the Sports Complex so the fields get utilized instead of just being maintained. Flemming said outside of the Park District, Kettle Moraine middle school just developed their sports area and Kettle Moraine High School just redid their fields. Cahalane suggested Hartland can do a mailing to the City of Delafield residents with their list of programs. 7. Unfinished Business Discussion and possible action on the following items: A. Liberty Park – 2026 Stage and Music Series No report B. Signs for Riverwalk Boardwalk – Pedestrian Traffic The city will use 12x18 signs at each end of the boardwalk and DPW can have the signs made. C. St. John’s Park Kayak Launch No report D. St. John’s Park Public Pier – Park Hours, Rules, Guidelines, Signage Schaefer met with the Police Chief for feedback. The Police Chief said it will be an enforcement challenge if Park & Rec puts up parking limitations. Schaefer said it would be better if Park & Rec lists the hours the pier is closed and there was discussion about the time limitations. Motion by Andrew Hillmann, seconded by Dan Cahalane, to put signage for 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. with a three-hour time limit. All in favor. Motion carried. E. Memorial Bench Request Process and Possible Locations for Future Memorial Bench Requests City of Delafield Park & Recreation Commission Minutes January 26, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: cityclerk@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov Schaefer talked about possible locations for future memorial bench placement: • Bostrom Park – Hillmann will look for potential spots in the park. • St. John’s by the warming shelter or by the public pier. • VMR – there are a couple of spots. • Cushing Park – spots by the river entrance and the memorial on the hill. The members suggested identifying future memorial bench locations when they do the next Park Walk. 8. New Business Discussion and possible action on the following items: A. Park Wildlife A citizen submitted a complaint form to the city saying they see lots of people feeding the ducks along the river. Schaefer said they can put an educational piece in the Communicator versus putting up another sign. Schaefer said he will share the correspondence with Lake Welfare, Public Works, etc. 9. Review Monthly Financials No report 10. Monthly Updates on Conditions of Parks and Trails Turnock said the city logo at St. John’s Plaza needs to be repainted. Parks and Trails in the City of Delafield Crowley Turnock Donavan Hillmann Flemming Cahalane Schaefer Lake Country Recreation Trail VMR Trail Cushing Memorial Park Lois Jensen Nature Preserve Fish Hatchery Oakwood Park Liberty Park Ice Age Trail Paul Sandgren Recreation Trail St. John’s Park Bostrom Park Fish Hatchery Sports Complex Bleeker Street Boat Launch Fireman’s Park Cushing Memorial Park Cedar Valley Park Oak Street Park 11. Requests for Future Agenda Items Note: No discussion on requested items A. Spring Park Walk B. Tree Board - Rt. 83 & Golf Road Area Tree Planting 12. Correspondence See item 8A. 13. Park & Recreation Commission Future Meeting Dates A. Next Park & Rec Meeting: March 23, 2026 14. Adjournment Having no further business, Chair Schaefer adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m. City of Delafield Park & Recreation Commission Minutes January 26, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: cityclerk@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov Respectfully submitted, Sally DuPont Recording Secretary CITY OF DELAFIELD MEETING MINUTES PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION Chair: Ald. Mark Schaefer Vice-Chair: Leslie Donavan Members: Dan Cahalane, Louise Crowley, Sherrie Flemming, Andrew Hillmann, Tim Turnock March 23, 2026 6:00 PM (Or immediately following the Tree Board) City Hall, Council Chambers 500 Genesee St. Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: cityclerk@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov Minutes DRAFT 1. Call to Order Chair Schaefer called the Park & Recreation Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Members Present: Dan Cahalane (arrived at 6:06 p.m.) Louise Crowley Andrew Hillmann Mark Schaefer, Ald., D2 Tim Turnock Member(s) Absent: Leslie Donavan Sherrie Flemming Also Present: Sally DuPont, Recording Secretary 4. Minutes Discussion and possible action on the following minutes: A. Approval of Minutes of the January 26, 2026 Regular Meeting The January 26, 2026 minutes were approved at the February 23, 2026 meeting. 5. Citizen Comments Seeing no one who wished to comment, citizen comments were closed at 6:06 p.m. 6. Unfinished Business Discussion and possible action on the following items: A. Proposed Signage for St. John’s Park Public Pier Schaefer spoke with the Police Chief about the proposed signage and he had no issue with Park & Rec posting the new signage. Schaefer said there is no ordinance and the hours are not strictly enforceable because they are not in the Municipal Code yet but are a guideline. Turnock believed two signs should be posted, one to address the public pier hours and one to address the parking hours. Hillmann suggested combining the proposed signage so both the public pier hours and the parking hours can be listed on the same sign. City of Delafield Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 23, 2026 Page 2 of 4 Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: cityclerk@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov Motion by Mark Schaefer, seconded by Louise Crowley, to post the sign at the public pier that states, “3-hour parking limit, public pier closed 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.”. All in favor. Motion carried. Schaefer said if Park & Rec wants to go any further with the guidelines for the public pier, they should include the Lake Welfare Committee. B. Memorial Bench Request Process – Review Proposed Locations for Memorial Bench Requests The members went over the proposed memorial bench sites: Bostrom Park Site 1 – Northeast side of park, along trail Site 2 – East side of park, along trail Motion by Tim Turnock, seconded by Louise Crowley, to approve the memorial bench sites at Bostrom Park. All in favor. Motion carried. Riverwalk Site 5 and Site 6 – Between river and Fish Hatchery Sports Complex Site 7 – Cushing Park parking lot area Site 8 – Cushing, along north side of river Site 9 – Cushing, along north side of river Site 10 – Vietnam War Memorial (East end of river boardwalk) Motion by Louise Crowley, seconded by Mark Schaefer, to approve the memorial bench sites identified along the Riverwalk and along the river at Cushing Park. Turnock wanted to add an additional memorial bench site along the Riverwalk, between the first bench by the Post Office and the second bench by Liberty Park, where the gravel walkway goes into Liberty Park. Schaefer said they can discuss that location at the next meeting after they have looked at the location. Hillman wanted to clarify if the Riverwalk Site 8 is the same as the Cushing Park Site 2. Schaefer said it was the same site and they can approve the Riverwalk Site 8 and delete the Cushing Park Site 2 off the list. All in favor. Motion carried. Cushing Park Site 1 – Cushing Memorial hilltop Site 2 – DELETED Site 3 – Gulf Wars Memorial Motion by Mark Schaefer, seconded by Andrew Hillmann, to approve the Cushing Park memorial bench sites 1 and 3. City of Delafield Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 23, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: cityclerk@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov Turnock wanted to clarify that the memorial benches will be the same metal benches the city has been installing the last several years. Schaefer said yes, they will be the same benches. All in favor. Motion carried. Oakwood Park Site 1 – First tee Site 2 – Seventh tee Motion by Dan Cahalane, seconded by Louise Crowley, to approve the memorial bench sites at Oakwood Park. All in favor. Motion carried. St. John’s Park Site 1 – Middle of berm, facing lake or pond Site 2 – Between the pond and the river, east of Genesee Street Site 3 – Between Genesee Street and the pond shoreline Motion by Mark Schaefer, seconded by Andrew Hillmann, to approve the three St. John’s Park memorial bench sites. All in favor. Motion carried. Fireman’s Park Site 1 – End or side of basketball/pickleball court The members agreed the bench cannot be installed too close to the court. Motion by Tim Turnock, seconded by Louise Crowley, to approve the bench site near the court at Fireman’s Park. All in favor. Motion carried. 7. New Business Discussion and possible action on the following items: A. Wildlife Protection – Education Article for the Communicator There have been occasional complaints about people interfering with wildlife in the parks. Schaefer and Jackie Valde wrote an educational piece for the June Communicator on the topic. Schaefer asked the members to get any comments or additions to him before the May 1st deadline. Crowley suggested mentioning the human dangers in the article. B. Clear Water Outdoor – St. John’s Park Rental and Sign Placement Request Clear Water plans on putting their kayak/paddleboard rental in St. John’s Park again this year. Clear Water has submitted the paperwork for signage and payment has been received for the sign permit. Only the park rental fee would need to be paid. Motion by Mark Schaefer, seconded by Andrew Hillmann, to approve Clear Water’s use of St. John’s Park from May – September at the seasonal rate of $300. City of Delafield Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 23, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: cityclerk@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov All in favor. Motion carried. 8. Review Monthly Financials Schaefer said the spreadsheet has not been updated yet with a couple of capital equipment expenses they added, but they are in the city budget. The monthly expenses were typical. 9. Monthly Updates on Conditions of Parks and Trails Schaefer said he will follow up on the new railing installation on the slide at Fireman’s Park. The skating rink is closed for the season and there have been some people playing disc golf at Oakwood Park. Parks and Trails in the City of Delafield Crowley Turnock Donavan Hillmann Flemming Cahalane Schaefer Lake Country Recreation Trail VMR Trail Cushing Memorial Park Lois Jensen Nature Preserve Fish Hatchery Oakwood Park Liberty Park Ice Age Trail Paul Sandgren Recreation Trail St. John’s Park Bostrom Park Fish Hatchery Sports Complex Bleeker Street Boat Launch Fireman’s Park Cushing Memorial Park Cedar Valley Park Oak Street Park 10. Requests for Future Agenda Items Note: No discussion on requested items None 11. Correspondence 12. Park & Recreation Commission Future Meeting Dates Schaefer announced this will be his last meeting as an Alderman and is hoping to continue with the Park & Recreation Commission as a citizen member. A. Next Park & Rec Meeting: April 27, 2026 13. Adjournment Having no further business, Chair Schaefer adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sally DuPont Recording Secretary CITY OF DELAFIELD MEETING MINUTES PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION Chair: Mark Schaefer Vice-Chair: Leslie Donavan Members: Dan Cahalane, Louise Crowley, Sherrie Flemming, Andrew Hillmann, Ald. Stephen Laughland April 27, 2026 6:00 PM (Or immediately following the Tree Board) City Hall, Council Chambers 500 Genesee St. Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: cityclerk@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov Minutes DRAFT 1. Call to Order Chair Schaefer called the Park & Recreation Commission meeting to order at 5:48 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Members Present: Dan Cahalane Sherrie Flemming Andrew Hillmann Mark Schaefer Members Absent: Louise Crowley Leslie Donavan Stephen Laughland, Ald., D7 Also Present: Sally DuPont, Recording Secretary 4. Special Order of Business A. Welcome New Member – Alderman Stephen Laughland Schaefer welcomed Alderman Laughland to Park & Rec. Alderman Laughland will be joining Park & Rec as the Common Council representative since Schaefer has chosen not to run again. Schaefer will continue on with Park & Rec as a citizen member. B. Elect Chairperson Motion by Mark Schaefer, seconded by Andrew Hillmann, to nominate Alderman Laughland as the Park & Recreation Commission Chairperson. All in favor. Motion carried. C. Elect Vice-Chairperson Motion by Dan Cahalane, seconded by Andrew Hillmann, to nominate Mark Schaefer as the Park & Recreation Commission Vice-Chairperson. All in favor. Motion carried. City of Delafield Park & Recreation Commission Minutes April 27, 2026 Page 2 of 4 Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: cityclerk@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov D. Elect Representative to Plan Commission Motion by Mark Schaefer, seconded by Andrew Hillmann, to nominate Dan Cahalane as the Park & Recreation Commission representative to the Plan Commission. All in favor. Motion carried. 5. Minutes Discussion and possible action on the following minutes: A. Approval of Minutes of the February 23, 2026 Regular Meeting The minutes will be voted on next meeting. 6. Citizen Comments Seeing no one who wished to comment, citizen comments were closed at 5:51 p.m. 7. Unfinished Business Discussion and possible action on the following items: A. Review Proposed Signage for St. John’s Park Public Pier Schaefer said he spoke with the Police Chief about the signage wording since it is not in the municipal code and the Police Chief did not have a problem with the signage being posted and used as a guideline. Schaefer said it is a good starting point Motion by Dan Cahalane, seconded by Mark Schaefer, to approve the signage as presented to be posted at the St. John’s Park Public Pier. All in favor. Motion carried. B. Pickleball Striping on Bostrom Park Tennis Court Schaefer said he will contact the homeowner that is closest to the tennis court at Bostrom Park to see if they have any issues with pickleball being played on the tennis court. C. Update on St. John’s Public Pier and Kayak Launch Schaefer said the bids are in for the public pier, Common Council approved one of the bids, and the pier is due to be installed in June. Schaefer said the pier will need to be in place before a place will be chosen for the kayak launch. 8. New Business Discussion and possible action on the following items: A. Delafield Arts Foundation Fee Waiver Request for 2026 Liberty Park Live Concert Series The Delafield Arts Foundation is scheduling concerts for the summer concert series. The rental fees for the park and stage apply but since the Delafield Arts Foundation is doing the work and raising the money to make the summer concert series possible, a fee waiver would be justified. Motion by Mark Schaefer, seconded by Sherrie Flemming, to waive the park and stage rental fees for the Delafield Arts Foundation for the June, July, and August concert series. City of Delafield Park & Recreation Commission Minutes April 27, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: cityclerk@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov All in favor. Motion carried. 9. Review Monthly Financials Schaefer said there were no significant changes and there will be updates next month. 10. Monthly Updates on Conditions of Parks and Trails Hillmann reported there is a lot of rusting on the stairs of one of the slides at Fireman’s Park and it would be something to address in the next Park Walk. Hillmann also noticed the new guardrail for the old slide at Fireman's Park has not been installed yet. Schaefer said he will contact DPW about these issues. Schaefer said the Gulf Wars Memorial has been delivered to Halquist Stone by DPW. Flemming said the Fish Hatchery Sports Complex ice rink was very busy this year and the soccer field is getting lots of activity. Parks and Trails in the City of Delafield Crowley Laughland Donavan Hillmann Flemming Cahalane Schaefer Lake Country Recreation Trail VMR Trail Cushing Memorial Park Lois Jensen Nature Preserve Fish Hatchery Oakwood Park Liberty Park Ice Age Trail Paul Sandgren Recreation Trail St. John’s Park Bostrom Park Fish Hatchery Sports Complex Bleeker Street Boat Launch Fireman’s Park Cushing Memorial Park Cedar Valley Park Oak Street Park 11. Requests for Future Agenda Items Note: No discussion on requested items A. Park Walk 12. Correspondence 13. Park & Recreation Commission Future Meeting Dates A. Next Park & Rec Meeting: May 25, 2026 Motion by Mark Schaefer, seconded by Andrew Hillmann, to cancel the May 25, 2026 Park & Rec meeting since it falls on Memorial Day. All in favor. Motion carried. June 22, 2026 will be the next Park & Rec meeting. 14. Adjournment Having no further business, Schaefer adjourned the meeting at 6:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, City of Delafield Park & Recreation Commission Minutes April 27, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Office: (262) 646-6220 - E-Mail: cityclerk@cityofdelafieldwi.gov – www.cityofdelafieldwi.gov Sally DuPont Recording Secretary Call Type: Public Art (RFQ – Two Phase) Eligibility: International Budget: To be determined based on scope Application Deadline: July 1, 2026 Call Description The City of Delafield (WI), through Delafield Promotion and Tourism and the Outdoor Arts Committee, invites professional artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for a new outdoor public art initiative. Delafield is a Lake Country community where natural beauty, small-town character, and active gathering spaces intersect. This project is intended to create a distinctive, destination-driven public artwork that strengthens community identity and encourages visitation. Artists are encouraged to propose work that is visually compelling, durable, and engaging at a civic scale. While the community brand—“It’s In Our Nature”—reflects Delafield’s connection to landscape and lifestyle, artists should interpret this idea broadly. Literal interpretations are not required. Project Goals Selected artwork(s) should: • Attract visitors and support tourism • Encourage exploration and walkability • Create a recognizable visual landmark or series • Reflect aspects of Delafield’s character, environment, or culture • Be suitable for long-term outdoor installation The City is open to: • A single iconic installation, or • A series of coordinated works across a defined area (trail, corridor, downtown, or gateway) Selection Process (Two-Phase RFQ/RFP) Phase 1: Qualifications + Concept Direction (RFQ) Deadline: July 1, 2026 Artists submit qualifications and a brief conceptual direction. This phase is intended to assess artistic approach, not finalized design. Required Concept Materials (1–2 pages total): • Proposed medium(s) and general approach • Anticipated scale (approximate, not engineered) • Conceptual idea and potential visitor experience • Optional thoughts on siting or spatial relationships Do NOT include: • Final renderings • Detailed budgets • Engineered drawings Outcome: Up to three (3) finalists will be selected by August 15, 2026. Phase 2: Finalist Proposal Development (RFP) (Invited finalists only) Each finalist will receive a $1,000 stipend to develop a site-responsive proposal. Phase 2 Requirements: • Visual renderings or concept illustrations • Site integration and placement rationale • Materials and fabrication approach • Preliminary budget range (order-of-magnitude) • General timeline for fabrication and installation Finalists may be asked to present their proposal. Final Selection: The Outdoor Arts Committee will recommend one artist/team. Final approval will be made by the Delafield Promotion and Tourism Commission. Budget The final budget will be determined based on concept, scale, and impact. Eligibility Open to professional artists and artist teams with experience in outdoor public art. Emerging and established artists are welcome. Submission Requirements (Phase 1) • Artist statement (max 500 words) • Resume or CV • 5–10 images of completed work • Concept direction (1–2 pages) • References Submission Format: Single PDF (maximum 10 MB recommended) How to Apply Applications must be submitted to delafieldtourism@cityofdelafieldwi.gov. Timeline • Call Opens: Spring 2026 • Application Deadline: July 1, 2026 • Finalists Notified: August 15, 2026 • Phase 2 Development: Fall 2026 (details provided to finalists) Reference Projects (Scale & Budget Context) The following examples illustrate the scale, visibility, and visitor impact desired. These are not stylistic requirements. • Wauwatosa Troll - https://discoverwauwatosa.com/wauwatosa-troll/ • Trentham Fairy Trail - https://fantasywire.co.uk/trentham/ • Sonic Bloom - https://www.yurisuzuki.com/projects/sonic-bloom These examples demonstrate how public art can become a destination, gathering point, and visual identity for a community. Contact Please refer any questions to: Jori Hartwig Delafield Promotion and Tourism 262.646.8100 delafieldtourism@cityofdelafieldwi.gov Additional Information The City of Delafield reserves the right to: • Not select a finalist • Modify project scope or budget • Work collaboratively with the selected artist on final siting and implementation Delafield Outdoor Art Ranking Criteria Project Name Category Criterion Description (TBD) Weight (%) Score (1–5) Weighted Score Economic Impact Drives Overnight Stays - Attracts visitors who stay overnight and boost lodging revenues. 20 Drives Foot Traffic to Local Businesses - Draws traffic to restaurants and shops downtown. 10 Brand & Community Alignment Reflects Delafield’s Brand Identity (“It’s in our nature”) - Reinforces the city’s natural, authentic, and welcoming image. 15 Improves Quality of Life - Enhances residents’ enjoyment, pride, and livability. 10 Connects to Local History & Heritage - Celebrates or references meaningful local history or heritage. 5 Environmental & Recreational Integration Leverages Trails, Parks, and Lakes - Incorporates or highlights local natural features or recreation areas. 15 Strategic & Measurable Impact Supports Short- and Long-Term Planning - Fits both immediate and future public art goals. 10 Generates Measurable Outcomes - Allows tracking through metrics like engagement, visitors, or economic lift. 15 Total 100 Block Party Soccer Field Parking Not to Scale ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Tim Aicher <taicher@cityofdelafieldwi.gov> Date: Thu, May 7, 2026 at 3:55 PM Subject: Fw: Soccer Field Parking for Block Party To: Stephen Laughland <slaughland@cityofdelafieldwi.gov> Cc: Mark Schaefer <markschaefer222@gmail.com>, Ryan Jacobs <rjacobs@ci.delafield.wi.us> Stephen, During a meeƟng with the Chamber of Commerce and Staff Wednesday we discussed the merits of uƟlizing the Fish Hatchery soccer field for parking during the Block Party. This is a City Park resource so Park and Rec would need to approve it. Here are some of the details and ideas behind it;  Dates are July 16th - July 18th  The Police Department voiced support and showed the aƩached map at our meeƟng  We would have DPW and Staff monitor weather and not allow it if there was excessive rain or condiƟons that might damage the field  The Chamber would solicit a charity to volunteer to provide flaggers to direct traffic and charge a modest fee ($5 ?) to help their cause Please add to your upcoming PR agenda for consideraƟon and approval. I am available for quesƟons. Tim Tim Aicher Mayor City of Delafield