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BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS

March 12, 2025 ·6:30 PM Amended

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Agenda — 37 items

  1. 1 The City of Madison is holding the Board of Park Commissioners meeting virtually. 1. Written Comments: Send comments on agenda items to: PACommission@cityofmadison.com. 2. Public Registration: Register your support or opposition to an agenda item at: https://www.cityofmadison.com/clerk/meeting-schedule. If you wish to speak at the virtual meeting on an agenda item, you must register. When you register, you will be sent an email with the information needed to join the virtual meeting. 3. Listen to Meeting: Call via phone to the Board of Park Commissioners meeting: (877) 853-5257 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 827 8002 4818 4. If you would like to join the meeting as an observer, please fill out information at https://www.cityofmadison.com/clerk/meeting-schedule/watch-meetings-online.
  2. 2 PAGE BREAK
  3. 1 CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
  4. 2 Approval of the Minutes of the February 12, 2025 Board of Park Commissioners meeting. 87359 Approve Pass
  5. 3 Public Comment 87358
  6. 4 DISCLOSURES AND RECUSALS
  7. 7 REPORTS
  8. 7 PAGE BREAK
  9. 5 President of the Park Commission
  10. 6 Superintendent of Parks
  11. 7 March 2025 Superintendent's Report 87360 Approve Pass
  12. 8 Report of the February 11, 2025 Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee and February 19, 2025 Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee. 87380 Approve Pass
  13. 9 NEW BUSINESS
  14. 10* Board of Park Commissioners Proclaiming April 27, 2025 as World Migratory Bird Day in the City of Madison 87270 Approve Pass
  15. 11* Commemorating the 55th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2025, to proclaim April 26, 2025, as Earth Day Challenge Day, and to endorse and encourage resident participation in the clean-up events at City of Madison Parks. 87347 Approve
  16. 12* Board of Park Commissioners Proclaiming Commitment to Supporting Pollinator Health 87336 Approve
  17. 15 PAGE BREAK
  18. 13 Informational Presentation on the John Nolen Drive Engineering Project along the causeway. 87379
  19. 14 Request for Approval of the proposed improvements associated with the John Nolen Drive Engineering Project within Law Park and Olin Park. (District 4, District 13) 87378 Approve
  20. 15* Request by Madison Parks Foundation to extend Madison Park hours for Picnic in the Park at Westmorland Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Request to extend hours until 11:00 PM to include an additional hour of activities, amplification and beer/wine service to attendees. (District 11) 87370 Approve Pass
  21. 16* Informational Report by Big Top Events Regarding the 2025 Fan Access Plan, Neighborhood Impact Plan, and Responsible Alcohol Consumption Action Plan at Breese Stevens Field. (District 6) 87253 Approve Pass
  22. 17 Approving request from Big Top Events for a fireworks display on June 28, 2025 at Breese Stevens field. (District 6) 87326 Approve Pass
  23. 18* Authorizing the City’s execution of a 5-year lease agreement with Rooted WI, Inc, with one 5-year renewal option, related to 17 community gardens located on City-owned land across the city (District 4, District 6, District 10, District 11, District 12, District 13, District 14, District 15, District 16, District 20). 87269 RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER Pass
  24. 21 PAGE BREAK
  25. 19 Approving the Request from City Engineering to Complete Storm Sewer Repairs at Nakoma Park 87448 Approve Pass
  26. 20 Informational Presentation from City Engineering Regarding Potential Impact of Wingra Proper Watershed Study Proposed Solutions on Parks Owned Land. (Citywide) 87503
  27. 21 Informational Presentation from City Engineering Regarding Potential Impact of Near West and John Nolen Drive Watershed Study Proposed Solutions on Park Owned Land (Citywide) 87504
  28. 22 Authorizing the City’s sale of 776 Square Feet from Spring Harbor Beach Park located at 1918 Norman Way to the adjacent neighbor at 5400 Lake Mendota Drive (District 19) 87444 RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER Pass
  29. 23 Creating Subdivision 8.35(3)(e) of the Madison General Ordinances to allow the change in legal status of certain lands at Spring Harbor Beach Park. (District 19) 87319 RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER Pass
  30. 24 Authorizing the City to execute an agreement with Electrical Workers Local 159 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Fund Trust for permission to use portions of Olin Park for its Holiday Fantasy in Lights Event, including installing holiday lighting and permanent infrastructure to support the lighting for the years of 2025-2030. (District 14) 87493 Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval Pass
  31. 25 Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to enter into a contract with Musonics L.L.C., d/b/a/ Cafe CODA for exclusive alcohol beverage services at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC) from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026, with the possibility of two successive two-year renewal terms. (District 12) 87491 Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval Pass
  32. 28 PAGE BREAK
  33. 26* Authorizing the Parks Division to submit, and if awarded, accept grant of up to $500,000 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for park improvements and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to accept grant award. (District 18) 87332 Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval
  34. 27 Land Management Plan Revision 87012 Approve Pass
  35. 28 Review of “Friends of Madison Parks: Formation, Rules, and Support Guidelines" 87374
  36. 29 Informational Presentation from Staff Regarding Decorative Signage at Tenney Park Recognizing Ed Jepsen Way 87457
  37. 30 ADJOURNMENT