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ADVISORY PARK BOARD
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
Present: Amy Davis, Becky Metz, Jacob Floam, Timothy Franz, Steve Herman
Excused: Lester Millette, Devon Hudak
Staff: Ray Maurer, Parks Director; Chad Dallman, Assistant Parks Director
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. A quorum was determined to be present.
NEW BUSINESS
1) DISCUSS AND RECOMMEND QUARRY PARK MASTER PLAN
Mr. Maurer provided an overview of the master plan development process so far. Parks
staff and Rettler Corporation staff have met with Quarry Park neighbors a number of
times to gather input. These meetings have resulted in a preferred concept plan being
developed and is included in the meeting packet. John Kneer, President of Rettler
Corporation, provided an overview of the process and discussed the site constraints due
to the former quarry operations and landfill. Discussions took place with DNR staff and
AECOM staff as to what could and what could not occur on the site. This will be a passive
park site without posts being driven into the ground to not disturb the clay cap on the
landfill and no deep-rooted plants or trees will be planted in the former landfill site.
Mr. Herman questioned if we had music equipment similar to this in other parks. Mr.
Maurer stated that some years ago there was some installed in Tiechmiller Park. Two
neighbors in the audience spoke in favor of the music equipment stating it was a high
request from the neighborhood meetings.
Motion by Franz to recommend approval of the Quarry Park Master Plan to the Plan
Commission and Common Council. Seconded by Floam. Motion carried 5-0.
STAFF REPORTS
PARKS DIRECTOR (Maurer)
Mr. Maurer provided updates on the Reetz Ball Fields restroom/concessions building
design, Siewert Trail reconstruction in Menominee Park, Rainbow Memorial Park projects
and Lakeshore Park historic signage project.
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (Dallman)
Mr. Dallman updated on the Pickart Park play equipment project, Stevens Park and 44th
Parallel Park court projects and upcoming Parks Department programs and events.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Floam for adjournment; seconded by Herman. Motion carried 5-0.
The meeting adjourned at 6:37 P.M
Respectfully submitted,
Ray Maurer
Parks Director