Arts, Parks, and Rec - June 8, 2026

City of Amery Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee The City of Amery does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services, programs or activities. NOTE: Upon reasonable notice, the City of Amery will accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through aids or services. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Clerk-Treasurer’s office at (715) 268-3410 by Noon the previous day so that arrangements can be made. Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.84, Notice is hereby given to the public that a meeting of the Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee of the City of Amery will be held on: June 8, 2026 @ 12:30pm at Amery City Hall 104 Maple St W, Amery, WI 54001 and will then travel to the parks in the City of Amery as listed below. Call to Order Roll Call Adoption of Agenda Agenda Items 1. Approval of Minutes from May 7, 2026 2. Parks inventory and Public Works Update in the following parks York Park, North Parks, Flagpole Park, North Twin Park, Soo Line Park, South Twin Beach Park, Schumacher Park, Michael Park, and Bobber Park Respectfully Submitted; Taylor Larson City Clerk-Treasurer **Posted: June 1, 2026 on the city website (www.amerywi.gov); and at Amery City Hall, Amery Public Library, and the Amery Police Department. 1 ARTS, PARKS, & RECREATION COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS May 7, 2026 The Amery Arts, Parks, and Rec. Committee met on May 7, 2026, at the Amery City Center . The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. Present: Members Colleen Adams, Eric Elkin, Ava Balog, Jason Bottolfson and Jessica D’Ambrosio(4:02pm) Others Present: City Administrator Alex Mansfield, Clerk-Treasurer Taylor Larson, and Public Works Director Jeff Mahoney Motion by Elkin; seconded by Bottolfson to adopt the agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 1. Approval of Minutes from March 5, 2026 – The committee reviewed the minutes. Motion by D’Ambrosio; seconded by Adams to approve the minutes as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 2. Public Works Update – Public Works Director Jeff Mahoney gave the committee an update that the parks are open for the season and Public Works is working on maintaining them. 3. Recap on Community Clean Up Volunteer Event – City Administrator Mansfield shared with the committee a recap of the parks clean up event on May 2nd. The event was a success with buckthorn being removed from York Park, litter being removed from the lake and river, and stain being placed on the decking near the Dam. The weather was beautiful for the event and several volunteers showed up to help. 4. Review and discussion of amendments to Chapter 321 Parks and Recreation of the Municipal Code of Ordinances – City Administrator Mansfield reviewed the code for several key items such as camping, drones, and closing hours. The current ordinance does not address the City having a campground in North Park. The committee discussed setting quiet hours at 10pm, addressing stay lengths, and prohibiting drones in parks without prior approval. Mansfield will make changes to the proposed ordinance. Motion by Elkin; seconded by Adams to adjourn at 5:08pm. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Taylor Larson Clerk-Treasurer May 12, 2026