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Agenda & Packet 9.21.2026- PRC AGENDA.DOCX 9.21.2026 PRC PACKET.DOCX 1. 6:00 P.M. Documents: Parks Recreation and Conservancy Committee Regular Committee Meeting Monday, September 21 , 2026 6 :0 0 pm The Village of Cross Plains will provide opportunities for the public to monitor the meeting virtually or by calling in. Please take note that the meeting will continue even if technical problems occur. The log in information is as follows: Zoom Virtual Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81877402912 Conference telephone line: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 828 1833 4494 I. Call to Order II. Public Comment III. Reports 1. Committee Chairperson 2. Committee Members 3. Parks and Recreation Staff 4. Parks and Recreation Director IV. Committee Discussion 1. Discussion and Possible Action to A pprove the PRC Minutes of August 1 7 , 2026 . 2. Discussion Regarding Cross Plains Baseball Batting Cage Donation, Installation, and Usage at Baer Park. 3. Discussion Regarding placement o f lift station at Glacier Ridge Neighborhood Par k. 4. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding updates to the Village of Cross Plains Comprehensive 2028 Plan. V. Adjournment This meeting notice constitutes an official meeting of the above referenced group and was posted in accordance with all applicable laws related Open Meetings Law. 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. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Village Hall at (608) 798-3241 or bobbi@cross-plains.wi.us Minutes August 17 th Parks Recreation and Conservancy Committee Regular Committee Meeting Monday, August 17, 2026 6 :0 0 pm The Village of Cross Plains will provide opportunities for the public to monitor the meeting virtually or by calling in. Please take note that the meeting will continue even if technical problems occur. The log in information is as follows: Zoom Virtual Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81877402912 Conference telephone line: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 828 1833 4494 I. Call to Order Trustee Sarah Borchardt called the Regular Parks, Recreation, and Conservancy Committee to order at 6:00PM. Present: Committee Members(s): Ron Knutowski, Anna Whittlinger, Alex Kulis, Trustee Sarah Borchardt Also Present: Parks and Recreation Director Kane Browskowski & Tim Hillebrand Not Present: Emily Spahn II. Public Comment - None III. Reports 1. Committee Chairperson Trustee Borchardt commented on being at the Summer Concert Series. She mentioned how it was well run and that the Recreation Department did well setting it up. 2. Committee Members - None 3. Parks and Recreation Staff - None 4. Parks and Recreation Director Kane Browskowski informed the board that Recreation & Aquatic Supervisor Matt Esser has submitted his two weeks. He found employment with Veridian Homes. IV. Committee Discussion 1. Discussion and Possible Action to A pprove the PRC Minutes of July 20 , 2026 . A motion was made by Knutowski, seconded by Whittlinger , and unanimously carried to approve the July 20 , 2026, minutes of the Parks, Recreation, and Conservancy Committee Meeting. 2. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Cross Plains Pool Staff wages for the 2027 summer season. Parks and Recreation Director Kane Browskowski presented an overview of aquatic facilities staff wages throughout Dane and other surrounding counties. The information provided highlighted that Cross Plains Pool staff are at the low end of pay within the area. The goal of increasing pay is to retain more staff year after year at the facility and be competitive within the area. Committee Member Knutowski made a motion to increase Cross Plains Pool wages for Basketroom to $10.00, Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor to $15.00, Assistant Manager to $18.00, and Manger to $20.00 with each year of service .50/hour increase per respective position. With the end of year bonus to be removed for 2027. Seconded by Whittlinger. Discussion on whether the .50/ hour increase would impact current staff for future pay. Staff years of service will be applied. Motion unanimously carried. 3. Discussion Regarding Recreation Software Portal, Updates, and Needs. Parks and Recreation Director Kane Browskowski discussed the department is looking into new enrollment software with MyRec and RecDesk . Sportsman software is dated and not user friendly for staff or customer base. Each portal has more features that can benefit the department, but there will be an additional cost to the Village for the portal. Board members addressed how current portal is a challenge for newer users, is tough to navigate, and is difficult to use from phone. 4. Discussion Regarding a Refund Policy for Aquatic & Recreation programming. Parks and Recreation Director Kane Browskowski discussed that with new software and dynamics in Village we should consider a type of refund policy. The committee viewed an example from Sun Prairie. There were positives related to how this could help fund a scholarship option. There were some concerns about how it is beneficial that community members can withdraw from activities when summers get busy unlike other recreation departments. There were also concerns about having “credits ” be given towards end of year without possibility of using. The committee will be considering and looking into what other recreation departments have in policy. 5. Discussion Regarding Fall 2027 Online Recreation Activity Guide. The upcoming Fall Activity Guide is currently in process with staff. The committee reviewed the previous 2025 activity guide. Discussion was held regarding how it could be improved with spacing, information, and possible programing. 6. Discussion Regarding Parks, Open Spaces, and Trail Signage Guidelines. Parks and Recreation Director Kane Browskowski discussed and presented signage template documents from 2023 and shared conversations from the company that submitted quotes on the signage. Vital Signs mentioned that they had concerns about doing the work because of the small lettering and design. They suggested we revisit the design. During the committee discussion, Tim Hillebrand discussed the previous sign discussions and his donation that was made. The committee would like to see possible new artwork for the signs. V. Adjournment A motion was made by Whittlinger , seconded by Knutowski , and unanimously carried to adjourn the Regular Parks, Recreation, and Conservancy Committee Meeting at 7:43PM . This meeting notice constitutes an official meeting of the above referenced group and was posted in accordance with all applicable laws related Open Meetings Law. 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. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals. 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