BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
330 E. Lakeside St.
Agenda — 36 items
- 1 The City of Madison is holding the Board of Park Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in person at 330 E Lakeside St.
- 2 Interpretation and Accessibility
- 1 Call to Order/Roll Call
- 2 Approving the Minutes of the April 15, 2026 Board of Park Commissioners meeting.
- 3 Public Comment
- 4 Disclosures and Recusals
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- 8 Reports
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- 5 President of the Park Commission
- 6 Approving Park Commission Resident Appointment to the Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee of the Board of Park Commissioners
- 7 Superintendent of Parks
- 8 Accepting the May 2026 Superintendent's Report
- 9 Accepting the Report of the April 22, 2026 Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee Minutes
- 10 New Business
- 11 Informational Presentation of Olbrich Botanical Garden’s Comprehensive Master Plan Final Plan
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- 12 Informational Presentation Regarding Draft Master Plan for Odana Hills Golf Course and Park (District 11).
- 13 Informational Presentation on the Geophysical Study at Hartmeyer Roth Park (District 12)
- 14 Informational Presentation Regarding the Properties Known as Thorstrand Estate Located within Marshall Park
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- 15 Approving Updated Board of Park Commissioners Rules of Procedure and Basic Policies (Citywide)
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- 16* Board of Park Commissioners proclaiming May 16, 2026 as Kids to Parks Day in the city of Madison
- 17* Board of Park Commissioners proclaiming June 6, 2026 as Nature Everywhere Day in the City of Madison (Citywide)
- 18 Approving Request from Alder Tishler to Recognize Oak Park Heights Park Little League Diamond as Michael Pressman Diamond and Allowing Temporary Installation of Banner for 2026 on Diamond Backstop
- 19 Authorizing the City to execute an agreement with Mad City Ski Team, Inc. to use portions of Law Park and the adjacent Lake Monona lake bed for water ski shows, practices, lessons and other special events for the years of 2026-2028. (District 4)
- 20 Authorizing the City to execute a field use agreement with the Madison Ultimate Frisbee League use of certain athletic fields in City parks as set forth in the Agreement, and continue contributions to established segregated non-reverting fund and a fee structure that supports the shared goals of supporting the use of the City’s park space and providing quality maintenance of the City’s athletic fields for the years of 2026-2030.
- 21 Approving a request by Madison Opera to extend Madison Park hours for Opera in the Park activities, including amplification, until 11:00 PM, Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Garner Park.
- 21 Approving a request by Madison Opera to extend Madison Park hours for Opera in the Park activities, including amplification, until 11:00 PM, Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Garner Park.
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- 22 Authorizing the City’s execution of a three-year lease agreement, with one subsequent three-year renewal term, between the City of Madison and NewBridge Madison, Inc., allowing for the use of a portion of the Warner Park Community Recreation Center for not-for-profit community services and related administrative use. (District 12)
- 23 Adopting the Southeast Area Plan and the related Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. (District 3, District 15, District 16)
- 24 Adopting the Southwest Area Plan and the related Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. (District 1, District 7, District 10, District 19, District 20)
- 25 Informational Presentation from City Engineering Regarding Potential Impacts of a Nine Springs Watershed Study Conceptual Solutions on Park Owned Land
- 26 Adjournment