Park & Recreation — Minutes

PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 22, 2026 The meeting was called to order by acting Chairperson Kerry Black at 6:31p.m. Present at roll: Scott Heinberg, Jill Ringen, Ken Staver, Carly Winslow, and Rayna O’Brien. Absent: Joe Boll and Doug Lindstrom Also present: Wade Berget, Danni Havens and Kim Winslow Motion by Winslow, seconded by O’Brien, the meeting notice and agenda were properly posted. Voice vote. Motion carried. Motion by Winslow, seconded by O’Brien, to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as presented. Voice vote. Motion carried. Public comment, suggestions, and recommendations of citizens present: None Reports / presentations from Commission Members or Staff: The Pecatonica River Trails Park Campground Occupancy & Revenue report thru June 30, 2026 was included in the agenda packets. The Park & Recreation Financial Statements thru June 2026 were included in the agenda packets. An update regarding Parks & Recreation activities was given. Under unfinished or deferred business from the previous commission meeting: Discussion and possible action were held regarding the purchase of weights, racks, benches and equipment for the Wellness Center. Danni Havens presented information regarding the purchase of gently used equipment from another gym that went out of business. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Winslow, seconded by O’Brien, to purchase the following equipment [Rogue complete dumbbell set with racks, Rogue Monster bands, Rogue deadlift platform, Rogue adjustable bench, Rogue Echo bike, and Trueform Trainer Runner] at a total cost of $11,550.00, and the old equipment will be sold thru Wisconsin Surplus. Voice vote, motion carried. Under new business or matters to be taken up by the commission: Discussion and possible action were held regarding updating the Wellness Center Policies. Danni presented some proposed changes to the existing policy, regarding the Early Termination Fee, a Reactivation Fee, and Account on Hold requirements. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by O’Brien, seconded by Staver, to eliminate the $150 Early Termination Fee currently listed in the policy, but to keep the $20 reactivation fee if a member cancels their membership and comes back. Voice vote. Motion carried. Discussion and possible action were held regarding updating the Wellness Center Expectations/Rules. Danni presented a list of proposed changes. A motion was made by Winslow, seconded by O’Brien, to accept the changes to the Wellness Center Expectations/Rules as presented. Voice vote. Motion carried. Discussion and possible action were held regarding increasing the pay rate for Flag Football Officials. Wade presented information, and proposed to increase the pay rate for Flag Football Officials from the current $25/game. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Winslow, seconded by O’Brien, to raise the Flag Football Officials pay rate from $25/game to $50/game. Voice vote. Motion carried. Next meeting date will be set at the call of the Chair. Motion by Winslow, seconded by Ringen, to adjourn the meeting at 7:10p.m. Voice vote. Motion carried. CITY OF DARLINGTON Kim Winslow, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer