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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 :0 0 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 D irector 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 , 202 6 – 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 2 nd . 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 :08 p m. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Taylor Larson Clerk-Treasurer May 12 , 2026