Park & Recreation — Minutes

PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 29, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Joe Boll at 6:30 p.m. Present at roll call : Carly Winslow, Joe Boll, Rayna O’Brien, Scott Heinberg, Jill Ringen. Ken Staver arrived at 6:33pm Absent: Doug Lindstrom Also present: Kevin Andrews, Wade Berget, Jaclyn Essandoh from Southwest Wisconsin Regional Planning, John Sonsalla and Kim Winslow Motion by Winslow, seconded by O’Brien, the meeting notice and agenda were properly posted. Voice vote. Motion carried. Motion by Ringen, 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 was included in the agenda packets. Campsite 36 still is not available for rental, because the site needs leveling. Wade Berget presented an update on Parks & Recreation activities. - The new playground equipment for the campground should be in by the end of May - Soccer program is going very well – he had 87 sign-ups. - Splashpad construction is going well, despite the weather. - The storage shed at the ball park has been repaired. - Wade will be getting the swimming pool ready for the season starting this week. Under unfinished or deferred business from the previous commission meeting: Discussion only was held regarding the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Jaclyn Essandoh from Southwest Wisconsin Regional Planning attended the meeting to go over the survey results, review a list of project ideas for each park and their status, and review a list of 2026 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan new project ideas. Jaclyn made note of any items that were discussed and will take the information back and make the required updates and changes, including updating maps and census data. She will then present the final draft of the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan at the May 27 th, 2026 Park & Recreation Commission meeting for approval and recommendation to the City Council at their meeting on June 2, 2026. Under new business or matters to be taken up by the commission: None Next meeting date is set for May 27, 2026 at 6:30pm Motion by Ringen, second by Winslow, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40pm. Voice vote. Motion carried. CITY OF DARLINGTON Kim Winslow, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer