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OSHKOSH ADVISORY PARKS BOARD AGENDA
ROOM 404 (4TH FLOOR), CITY HALL
OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
May 13, 2024
6:00 p.m.
If anyone requires reasonable ADA accommodations, please contact the Parks Department atemaertz@oshkoshwi.gov, or phone 920-236-5080.
A.CALL TO ORDER (6:00 PM)
B.ROLL CALL
C.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.February 12, 2024 Minutes
2.April 8, 2024 Minutes
D.CITIZEN STATEMENTS (Items not listed on this agenda)
(Statements are limited to five (5) minutes; they must address items that are not listed on the meeting agenda, are limited to
issues that have an impact on the City of Oshkosh and the Advisory Parks Board may address at a future meeting, and must
not include endorsements of any candidates or other electioneering. If you require more time please inform the Chair at the
beginning of your presentation.)
E.OLD BUSINESS
F.NEW BUSINESS
3.Discuss the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) update including needs
assessment.
4.Discuss and recommend Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2025-2029
G.STAFF REPORTS
Park Director (Maurer)
Update on Rusch Park Trail
Update on Pratt Trail Reconstruction
Assistant Park Director (Dallman)
Update on Lakeshore Pavilion Landscape
Update on 44th Parallel Playground Reconstruction
Landscape Operations Manager (Derks)
Update on The Arbor Day Celebrations
Update on Spring Tree Plantings
H.OTHER BUSINESS
I.ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING DATE: June 10, 2024
TO:TO:Advisory Parks Board
FROM:FROM:Ray Maurer
DATE:DATE:May 13, 2024
SUBJECT:SUBJECT:February 12, 2024 Minutes
AttachmentsAttachments
February 12 Minutes
ADVISORY PARK BOARD
February 12, 2024
Present:Amy Davis, Becky Metz, Lester Millette, Devon Hudak, Timothy Franz
Excused:Matt Mugerauer
Staff:Ray Maurer, Parks Director; Chad Dallman, Assistant Parks Director; Travis
Derks, Landscape Operations Manager; Jenny McCollian, Revenue Facilities
Manager; Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager; Hannah Schuler,
Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. A quorum was determined to be present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Millette for approval of the November 13th 2023 minutes. Seconded by
Hudak. Motion carried 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
1)DISCUSS COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN (CORP) UPDATE
INCLUDING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Mr. Maurer stated that the CORP is the master plan for the entire park system. It has to be
updated every five years in order to be eligible for grant funding, primarily through the
Department of Natural Resources. There has been an agreement with Rettler Corporation
to assist with the document. This is the third time they’ve assisted, so they are familiar
with this process. This process will likely be finished in June.
John Kneer, President of Rettler Corporation; presented a PowerPoint that highlights the
importance of parks in the community and what a CORP plan is and what Rettler Corp
plans on doing to assist with the CORP update. He covered some of the goals and
objectives that the CORP will prioritize including land acquisition, park facilities and
preservation. Mr. Kneer confirmed that the Advisory Parks Board will continue to be a
part of the ongoing process to finalize the document.
2) DISCUSS AND RECOMEMEND ACCEPTING FEES IN-LIEU-OF PARKLAND
DEDCIATION FOR LAKE BUTTE DES MORTS DRIVE DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Maurer stated that the Lake Butte des Morts Drive development is proposed to be 522
units that would be developed over six phases. The developer would be required to
dedicate 10.78 acres of parkland or pay a fee in-lieu-off, which would be just over $86,000
based on the current subdivision ordinance. He showed a map from the CORP of different
areas of the city that need to be looked at to development neighborhood or community
parks. Instead of requesting the 10.78 of dedicated parkland, both staff from Planning and
Parks recommend to accept the fee in-lieu-of. Those fees go into a fund for development
and acquisition of future parkland. As developments grow in the area, that’s when a
request for additional community parkland would follow, potentially around 15-30 acres.
Mr. Lyons stated that one of the requirements of the zoning ordinance is private
recreational space requirements that is triggered with any multi-family development.
They are required to add some recreational opportunities directly on site. When looking at
the broader area, and seeing as it is likely to be a growth area in the future, it would make
the most sense to create a community park for the entire area that could serve more
residents, rather than 10.78 acres for the residents of the Lake Butte Des Morts de Morts
development.
Mr. Millette made a motion to recommend accepting fees in-lieu-of parkland
dedication for Lake Butte des Morts Drive Development. Seconded by Franz.
Motion carried 5-0.
3) 2023 REVENUE FACILTIES REPORT
Ms. McCollian went over different donations from community partners and the impacts
volunteers have. She stated that Winnebago County Credit Union donated $5,000.00
which covers different special events, Kids Camp and Yoga at the Pool.
Special events struggle with volunteers, however there was still $826.00 worth of
volunteer hours logged and 38,455 visitors in attendance at special events.
The Leach Amphitheater received $15,250.00 worth of sponsorships covering events such
as, the Tuesday Night Concert series sponsored by Verve, the four movie night events,
June Dairy Days and the Touch a Truck event sponsored by Oshkosh Corporation. June
Dairy Days was new in 2023. There were $13,512.00 worth of donations. Total volunteer
hours logged was valued at over $6,000.00. Attendance for all the events at the Leach was
6,243 people.
The Children’s Amusement Center received $2,106.00 in sponsorships and $300.00 in
donations. Events included the Wild West Days, Carnival Days and Bubble Bonanza.
There were 10,601 train rides recorded and 562 rentals recoded for the water equipment.
Menominee Park Zoo events included Bunny at the Barn, Zooloween Boo, and Brews on
the Bay. Sponsorships for these events were just over $10,000.00 and participant
attendance was 14,943 people.
4) STAFF REPORTS
PARK DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. Maurer stated that reservations for Lakeshore Park are being accepted.
ASSISTANT PARK DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. Dallman stated that the Bear and Fox Exhibit is underway and hopefully will open
this spring or early summer. The red foxes will be relocated and two black bears will
eventually be located at the zoo.
LANDSCAPE OPERATION MANAGER’S REPORT
Mr. Derks stated staff are working on getting 150 trees ready for spring planting.
REVENUE FACILITIES MANAGER’S REPORT
Ms. McCollian stated the department is hosting a Let’s Glow Crazy dance party at the
Recreation Department Gym on Saturday, February 17, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Davis for adjournment; seconded by Millette. Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M
Respectfully submitted,
Hannah Schueler
Administrative Assistant
TO:TO:Advisory Parks Board
FROM:FROM:Ray Maurer
DATE:DATE:May 13, 2024
SUBJECT:SUBJECT:April 8, 2024 Minutes
AttachmentsAttachments
April 8 Minutes
ADVISORY PARK BOARD
April 8, 2024
Present:Amy Davis, Lester, Millette, Tim Franz, Devon Hudak, Steve Herman
Excused:Becky Metz, Matt Mugerauer
Staff:Ray Maurer, Parks Director; Chad Dallman, Assistant Parks Director; Travis
Derks, Landscape Operations Manager; Jenny McCollian, Revenue Facilities
Manager; Ericka Maertz, Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. A quorum was determined to be present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Maurer states that the minutes for the previous meeting will be brought to the May
meeting for approval along with those from the current meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1)DISCUSS AND RECOMMEND PLACEMENT OF OSHKOSH WOODWORKER'S
STRIKE HISTORIC SIGN NEAR BOATWORKS RIVERWALK SITE.
Mr. Maurer introduced Paulette Feld, 416 W 5th Avenue, Oshkosh, WI , 54906, who is a
member of the Oshkosh Woodworkers Strike 125th Anniversary Planning Committee and
Chair of the Historic 6th Ward Neighborhood Association. Ms. Feld shares some
information about the event that was held to celebrate the anniversary in 2023. Ms. Feld
then turns the podium over to Michelle Lokken, 211 Taylor Street, Little Chute, WI 54140,
to give background on the strike before Ms. Feld explains why she believes the proposed
sign and location would be appropriate. The Labor History Society will be raising the
funds for the sign and is working with Wisconsin Historical Society to get the plaque and
its placement approved. Ms. Feld stated that there is currently only one other historical
marker in Wisconsin, located in Milwaukee, that recognizes union events.
Mr. Mauer clarifies the location of the sign will be tucked into a bench cove near the
Michigan Street Fishing Dock and Boatworks property. The location would be easily
accessible and minimal effort for City staff to maintain.
Mr. Millette made a motion to recommend placement of Oshkosh Woodworkers Strike
historic sign near Boatworks Riverwalk site. Seconded by Ms. Hudak.
AVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES
APRIL, 8, 2024 PAGE 2
Motion carried 5-0.
2) DISCUSS AND RECOMMEND PLACEMENT OF PLAQUE AT PICKART PARK.
Mr. Maurer states that the plaque would be placed on an existing bolder at Pickart Park
which was dedicated to the City as required by the subdivision ordinance.
Mary Polishinski, 2367 Hamilton Street, Oshkosh, WI 54901 and Paul Pickart, 3420 9th
Street, Oshkosh, WI 54904, who are the grandchildren of the farmers previously owning
the property, speak about their family history and the intent with the plaque. The bolder
that the plaque is to be placed on is from the Pickart property and a part of their history.
Mr. Maurer stated that there are similar plaques and historic signs in other parks detailing
the history of the parks.
Ms. Hudak made a motion to recommend placement of plaque at Pickart Park.
Seconded by Mr. Herman.
Motion carried 5-0.
3) DISCUSS AND RECOMMEND HOSTING BREWS ON THE BAY AT RAINBOW
MEMORIAL PARK IN 2024.
Mr. Maurer states that due to the ongoing work to the Pratt Trail in Menominee Park, staff
determined that Rainbow Memorial Park is a suitable alternative to host the seven Brews
on the Bay events this summer. Staff will be seeking Council approval for the sale of
fermented malt beverages by City staff as well.
Mr. Dallman states that the Rainbow Memorial Park is a great option due to it adequate
parking with the addition of the Lakeshore Pavilion parking lot and the ability to not
schedule ball field events on beer garden event dates. It is noted that the orientation of the
event would point the band toward the river to not offend residential areas. Mr. Dallman
stated that the plan is to move the event back to Menominee Park in 2025 when
construction is complete.
Ms. McCollian stated that the average attendance for Brews on the Bay is between 500-700
people, and even upwards of 800 at some events. The addition of ample street parking, the
parks open green space and the presence of water all make this a good alternate location.
Ms. Hudak made a motion to recommend hosting Brews on the Bay at Rainbow
Memorial Park in 2024. Seconded by Mr Franz.
Motion carried 5-0.
STAFF REPORTS
AVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES
APRIL, 8, 2024 PAGE 3
PARKS DIRECTOR (Maurer)
Mr. Maurer shared that the construction at Pratt Trail is scheduled to resume this week
and is anticipated to last approximately 10 weeks. The demolition of the Menominee Park
Beach Bath House is set to be completed by the end of this month with the help of the
Streets Department.
The Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) survey closed on March 31 and is
being reviewed by our consultant.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (Dallman)
Mr. Dallman shared that the building for the bear and fox exhibit at the Menominee Park
Zoo is in its final punch list stage. Park Staff will be completing landscape work for the
exhibit over the next month. Staff is currently searching for bears for the exhibit.
Staff is working on specifications for 44th Parallel Park Playground replacement to be sent
out to bid. Completion of this project is expected late summer or early fall.
LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS MANAGER (Derks)
Mr. Derks shared that staff is continuing work to complete the removal of 157 ash trees on
terraces and 63 within Riverside Cemetery. In addition to various memorial tree plantings,
the Stevens Park neighborhood will have 150 trees planted this spring.
The City of Oshkosh is celebrating its 43rd year as a Tree City with the Arbor Day
Foundation’s Tree City USA Program. Our Arbor Day celebration will be held at Jefferson
Elementary School on Friday, April 26.
REVENUE FACILITIES MANAGER (McCollian)
Ms. McCollian shared that the Breakfast with the Bunny/Bunny in the Barn event, hosted
for the second year at the Sunnyview Expo Center, was a success. The location has proven
to accommodate the event very well. Breakfast served 704 people and the egg hunt had
741 participants.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ms. Davis for adjournment; seconded by Ms. Hudak. Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 P.M
Respectfully submitted,
Ericka Maertz
Administrative Assistant
TO:TO:Advisory Parks Board
FROM:FROM:Ray Maurer
DATE:DATE:May 13, 2024
SUBJECT:SUBJECT:Discuss the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) update including needs
assessment.
BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND
Rettler Corporation staff will be in attendance to present the results of the citizen survey and needs
assessment process for the CORP update. A copy of the needs assessment summary is included in your
packet. This is also an opportunity for citizens and the Board members to provide further input into the
CORP.
AttachmentsAttachments
CORP Needs Assessment
Section V: Needs Assessment
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5.0 NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Guidelines and recommendations are useful metrics, but the best way to get a true picture of
community needs and opportunities is to obtain input directly from the people who live there.
Online surveys, input meetings, and emails provide direct information on how existing facilities
and services are being utilized- or not- and the reasons why. There is no better way to determine
needs and opportunities and to create customized solutions than to listen to what the community
is saying.
In the course of updating this plan, an online community input survey was made available and a
park staff input meeting was held. Park site visits with the Parks Director provided further input.
5.1 Online Community Survey
The Oshkosh Parks Department conducted an online community survey in March, 2024.
Respondent Location
The vast majority (90.5%) of respondents live in the City
of Oshkosh.
Demographics
A little over a third (36%) of survey respondents fell into
the 31–45-year-old age bracket. The next most
represented groups were 61-75 (27%) and 46-60 (25%).
Responsiveness fell off dramatically at either end of the
spectrum. Just 8% of responses came from the 18–30-
year group, and only 4% of responses came from those
75+. One survey was filled out by someone under 18.
A third of those responding have at least one child under
age 18. Of those who do, 42% have only one child, 37%
have two, 15% have three, and 7% have four or more.
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Information Sources
Multiple answers were allowed for this question.
Of the responses provided, the most popular
source, with a quarter of the total responses,
was Social Media. This was closely followed by
Word of Mouth (21.3%), and the Newspaper
(14.5%) The least utilized sources were: Other
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Website (9.6%)
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leading "other" responses were: secondhand
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Usage
How often do you use the Oshkosh park facilities? Over
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Menominee Park and South Park are the most visited
parks in the Oshkosh system. The 161 comments
mentioned some 40 additional parks, sites or trails that
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Satisfaction
Park satisfaction levels are relatively
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When asked how well a list of Oshkosh
parks, trails, park amenities, and
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"Needs are Acceptably Met" is the
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ratings of 25% and over are: Leach
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Another question asked users to select up to 10 of the following parks, trails, park facilities, and
programs that they felt were important to them and their families.
The top ten amenities voted most important in this question are as follows: Restrooms, Paved
Trails, the Riverwalk, Menominee Park Zoo, Leach Amphitheater, Picnic Areas, Unpaved Trails,
Parking Lots, Playgrounds, and Pavilions/Shelters.
Amenities voted least important included: Horseshoe Pits, the Skate Park, and Soccer Fields.
51 comments were received. The top four requests in the comments were for more Pickleball
Courts, Natural areas (native plantings and urban forests), Dog Friendly Spaces, and a desire for
water features- specifically an improved beach at Menominee Park and a Splash Pad at
Westhaven Circle Park.
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Which Park Facilities are Most Important to You?
Section V: Needs Assessment
City of Oshkosh
Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan P a g e | 94
Athletic Fields
When asked whether they thought there were enough athletic fields in Oshkosh, 48% of
respondents indicated that there are enough fields for adults and 54% thought there were enough
fields for youth. 18% said there are not enough athletic fields for adults and 14% thought there
were not enough for youth. Roughly a third said that they didn’t know.
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Pollock Water Park
Menominee Zoo
Baseball Diamonds
South Park Splash Pad
Soccer Fields
Boat Docks/Launches
Outdoor Tennis Courts
Playgrounds
Outdoor Basketball Courts
Riverwalk
Parking Lots
Pavilions/Shelters
Fishing Piers
Skate Park
Picnic Areas
Disc Golf
Horseshoe Pits
Paved Trails
Outdoor Volleyball Courts
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Section V: Needs Assessment
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Park Maintenance
Survey takers were then asked to indicate their top priorities for park maintenance. Restroom
Maintenance and Updating ranked highest, followed by Trash Removal, Playground
Maintenance, Trail Maintenance, and Facility Maintenance. Most of the comments were calls for
additional amenities, safety-related requests, specific maintenance requests, specific park-related
requests and requests regarding returning areas to a more naturalized condition. The most
mentioned requests were for more native plantings and natural areas, park ordinance
enforcement, Miller’s Bay maintenance, a public golf course, and more garbage cans.
Facility Planning
When provided with a list and asked to select items they felt should be expanded or improved,
the Biking/Walking Trails (28%) and the Riverwalk (23%) were the top choices by a wide margin.
All of the other options accumulated only single digit percentages.
Comments included a list of additional suggestions, the top five of which were: more Restrooms
with longer hours, more Natural/Wooded/Native Planting Areas, Playground Improvements, a
desire for maintaining existing facilities in lieu of additional amenities, and the desire for a Dog
Park and/or more Dog-Friendly Areas.
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Boat Docks/Launches
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Fishing Piers
Riverwalk
Pickleball Courts
Tennis Facilities
Other
Items to Expand and/or Improve
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Park Access
Most respondents rated their ability to
walk or bike in and around the City of
Oshkosh as "good." Based on the
results, walkers have a slightly more
pleasant experience than bikers.
Rentals
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have not rented or reserved a park
pavilion, shelter, or sports field.
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Cost of Rental Overall
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How would you rate your rental
experience?
Great Good Poor
Have you rented any park facilities
in the past 12 months?
Section V: Needs Assessment
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Leach Amphitheater
The next two questions focused on the Leach Amphitheater, Waterfest (42%), Parks Department
events (24%) and other Special Events (19%) were the most attended types of events.
General Comments
The final question asked for any others comments or suggestions to help improve the park
facilities and services in the City of Oshkosh. 176 people chose to share open comments and
suggestions. Most of those comments contained multiple ideas and thoughts.
The most mentioned desire was for more garbage cans and more frequent trash pickup (7.8%).
This was followed by compliments to the parks department and staff (7.2%), concerns about
biking safety on City streets (4.1%), requests to finish the Riverwalk (3.8%), an interest in
additional disc golf courses (2.7%), more trails (2.4%), more restrooms (2.4%), more native
plantings (2%), requests to fix the South Park splash pad (1.7%), and a desire for more benches
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Section V: Needs Assessment
City of Oshkosh
Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan P a g e | 98
Park Staff
A virtual meeting with park staff was held on March 25, 2024 to solicit boots-on-the-ground
perspectives of park use and specific needs.
Some of the topics discussed included:
• South Park Splash Pad:
o The operating budget includes an allowance for splash pad renovations; however,
it will eventually need to be completely reconstructed.
• Community Park Master Plans:
o Lakeshore Park, Menominee Park, Rusch Park, South Park, and Rainbow
Memorial Park all have Master Plans.
o The CIP currently includes allowances for continuing each.
• Park signage needs and types:
o The city is currently working on replacing park identification signs with new
uniformly themed ones.
• Pickleball Courts:
o A question was raised about the adequacy of the number of pickleball courts in the
city.
o It was noted that Menominee Park, South Park, Teichmiller Park, and Westhaven
Parks all have pickleball courts and pickleball will be going into 44th Parallel Park
when the tennis courts are renovated.
• Waterfront Park Amenities:
o The condition of certain waterfront park features was discussed, including docks,
boat launch slabs, parking and the riprap causeway at Fugleberg boat launch and
the weeds in Miller’s Bay.
• Riverwalk maintenance:
o A suggestion was made to add funding to the CIP for long term repairs and
maintenance.
o The cost for lighted bollards was discussed as well.
• Pickart Park:
o The status of Pickart Park was inquired about. The Parks Director stated that
funding for improvements is in this year’s budget and that the process will start
with neighborhood input meetings.
CORP Review Team
Input and oversight for the project was provided by the Parks Director and the Advisory Park
Board
Please refer to Appendix A: Community Input for detailed survey responses.
TO:TO:Advisory Parks Board
FROM:FROM:Ray Maurer
DATE:DATE:May 13, 2024
SUBJECT:SUBJECT:Discuss and recommend Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2025-2029
BACKGROUNDBACKGROUND
The Board will discuss and recommend a priority list of CIP park projects for the years 2025-2029. Parks
Department staff has provided a list of park projects, included in your packet, for each year that they
are recommending. Discussion will focus on the years of 2025 and 2026 with a general discussion of
projects in 2026-2029.
AttachmentsAttachments
Five Year CIP
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST SUMMARY
2025 - Prioritized by Parks Department Staff
Dept:Parks Department
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY AMOUNT REQUESTED: $ 1,190,000
Item New/Unit Total
No.Item Requested Replace Quantity Cost Cost *
1 Stevens Park Play Equipment Replacement (2004)Replace 1 $275,000 $275,000
2 Stevens Park Tennis & Basketball Court Recoating Replace 1 $330,000 $330,000
3 44th Parallel Tennis Court Recoating & Add Pickleball Replace 1 $230,000 $230,000
4 Leach Amphitheater LED sign Replace 1 $50,000 $50,000
5 South Park LED sign New 1 $70,000 $70,000
6 Menominee Park LED sign New 1 $70,000 $70,000
7 Riverwalk Light Bollard Replacements Replace 1 $30,000 $30,000
8 Park Trails Improvements Replace 1 $50,000 $50,000
9 Rusch Park Trail Lighting (solar)New 1 $60,000 $60,000
10 Riverside Cemetery Roads Repaving Replace 1 $25,000 $25,000
$1,190,000
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST SUMMARY
2026 - Prioritized by Parks Department Staff
Dept:Parks Department
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY AMOUNT REQUESTED: $ -
Item New/Unit Total
No.Item Requested Replace Quantity Cost Cost *
1 Lakeshore Park Development New 1 $300,000 $300,000
2 Rainbow Memorial Park Play Equipment Replacement (2004)Replace 1 $275,000 $275,000
3 Abe Rochlin Play Equipment Replacement (2006)Replace 1 $275,000 $275,000
4 Abbey Park Play Equipment Replacement (2006)Replace 1 $275,000 $275,000
5 West Algoma Park Play Equipment Replacement (2006)Replace 1 $275,000 $275,000
6 Red Arrow Play Equipment Replacement (2006)Replace 1 $275,000 $275,000
7 South Park Splash Pad Replace 1 $500,000 $500,000
8 Red Arrow Skate Park Renovations Replace 1 $100,000 $100,000
9 Construct New Concessions/Restroom Building at Reetz Replace 1 $750,000 $750,000
10 Park Trails Improvements Replace 1 $50,000 $50,000
11 Stevens Park Lighting Replacement Replace 1 $50,000 $50,000
12 Menominee Park Zoo Improvements Replace 1 $100,000 $100,000
13 Repairs to Menominee Park and Fugleberg Boat Launches Replace 1 $150,000 $150,000
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST SUMMARY
2027 - Prioritized by Parks Department Staff
Dept:Parks Department
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY AMOUNT REQUESTED: $ 6,190,000
Item New/Unit Total
No.Item Requested Replace Quantity Cost Cost *
1 Stoegbauer Park Restroom Shelter Construction New 1 $500,000 $500,000
2 44th Parallel Park Ballfield Reconstruction Replace 1 $300,000 $300,000
3 Rusch Park Bridge New 1 $150,000 $150,000
4 Park Site "A" Development (Ripple and Oregon)New 1 $400,000 $400,000
5 Menominee Park Tennis/Pickleball Court Lights Replace 1 $125,000 $125,000
6 Red Arrow Park Lighting Replacement Replace 1 $60,000 $60,000
7 Park Trails Improvements Replace 1 $50,000 $50,000
8 Riverside Cemetery Roads Repaving Replace 1 $25,000 $25,000
9 Construct New Menominee Park Beach House Replace 1 $4,500,000 $4,500,000
10 Replace Amusement Train Engine Replace 1 $80,000 $80,000
$6,190,000
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST SUMMARY
2028 - Prioritized by Parks Department Staff
Dept:Parks Department
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY AMOUNT REQUESTED: $ 2,050,000
Item New/Unit Total
No.Item Requested Replace Quantity Cost Cost *
1 Westhaven Circle Park Splash Pad New 1 $500,000 $500,000
2 Lakeshore Park Development New 1 $300,000 $300,000
3 Park Trails Improvements Replace 1 $50,000 $50,000
4 Menominee Park Zoo Improvements Replace 1 $100,000 $100,000
5 Menominee Park Lighting Replacement Replace 1 $100,000 $100,000
6
Menominee Park Parking Lot and Reetz Fields
Design Replace 1 $500,000 $500,000
7 Rainbow Memorial Park Improvements Design Replace 1 $500,000 $500,000
$2,050,000
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REQUEST SUMMARY
2029 - Prioritized by Parks Department Staff
Dept:Parks Department
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY AMOUNT REQUESTED: $ 15,585,000
Item New/Unit Total
No.Item Requested Replace Quantity Cost Cost *
1 Menominee Park Parking Lot and Reetz Fields Renovation Replace 1 $3,000,000 $3,000,000
2 Rainbow Memorial Park Improvements Replace 1 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
3 Lakeshore Park Development New 1 $300,000 $300,000
4 Miller's Bay Dredging New 1 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
5 44th Parallel Park Open Air Shelter Replace 1 $60,000 $60,000
6 Fugleberg and Teichmiller Basketball Courts Resurface Replace 1 $100,000 $100,000
7 Park Lighting Replacement Replace 1 $50,000 $50,000
8 Riverside Cemetery Roads Repaving Replace 1 $25,000 $25,000
9 Park Trails Improvements Replace 1 $50,000 $50,000
10 Fugleberg Boat Launch Add Launch and New Breakwall New 1 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
$15,585,000