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Meeting Name: BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Agenda status: Amended
Meeting date/time: 3/12/2025 6:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: VIRTUAL
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87359 12Approval of the Minutes of the February 12, 2025 Board of Park Commissioners meeting.CommunicationApproval of the Minutes of the February 12, 2025 Board of Park Commissioners meeting.   Not available Not available
87358 13Public CommentMiscellaneousPublic Comment   Not available Not available
87360 17March 2025 Superintendent's ReportCommunicationMarch 2025 Superintendent's Report   Not available Not available
87380 18Report of the February 11, 2025 Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee and February 19, 2025 Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee.CommunicationReport of the February 11, 2025 Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee and February 19, 2025 Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee.   Not available Not available
87270 110*Board of Park Commissioners Proclaiming April 27, 2025 as World Migratory Bird Day in the City of MadisonCommunicationBoard of Park Commissioners Proclaiming April 27, 2025 as World Migratory Bird Day in the City of Madison   Not available Not available
87347 111*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.CommunicationCommemorating 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.   Not available Not available
87336 112*Board of Park Commissioners Proclaiming Commitment to Supporting Pollinator HealthCommunicationBoard of Park Commissioners Proclaiming Commitment to Supporting Pollinator Health   Not available Not available
87379 113Informational Presentation on the John Nolen Drive Engineering Project along the causeway.CommunicationInformational Presentation on the John Nolen Drive Engineering Project along the causeway.   Not available Not available
87378 114Request for Approval of the proposed improvements associated with the John Nolen Drive Engineering Project within Law Park and Olin Park. (District 4, District 13)CommunicationRequest for Approval of the proposed improvements associated with the John Nolen Drive Engineering Project within Law Park and Olin Park. (District 4, District 13)   Not available Not available
87370 115*Request by Madison Parks Foundation to extend Madison Park hours for Picnic in the Park at Westmorland Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025 until 11:00 PM to include an additional hour of activities, amplification and beer/wine serviceCommunicationRequest 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)   Not available Not available
87253 116*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)CommunicationInformational 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)   Not available Not available
87326 117Approving request from Big Top Events for a fireworks display on June 28, 2025 at Breese Stevens field. (District 6)CommunicationApproving request from Big Top Events for a fireworks display on June 28, 2025 at Breese Stevens field. (District 6)   Not available Not available
87269 118*10746 Rooted WI Inc Community Gardens LeaseResolutionAuthorizing 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).   Not available Not available
87448 119Approving the Request from City Engineering to Complete Storm Sewer Repairs at Nakoma ParkCommunicationApproving the Request from City Engineering to Complete Storm Sewer Repairs at Nakoma Park   Not available Not available
87503 120Informational Presentation from City Engineering Regarding Potential Impact of Wingra Proper Watershed Study Proposed Solutions on Parks Owned Land. (Citywide)CommunicationInformational Presentation from City Engineering Regarding Potential Impact of Wingra Proper Watershed Study Proposed Solutions on Parks Owned Land. (Citywide)   Not available Not available
87504 121Informational Presentation from City Engineering Regarding Potential Impact of Near West and John Nolen Drive Watershed Study Proposed Solutions on Park Owned Land (Citywide)CommunicationInformational Presentation from City Engineering Regarding Potential Impact of Near West and John Nolen Drive Watershed Study Proposed Solutions on Park Owned Land (Citywide)   Not available Not available
87444 12213022 Disposal of Small Portion of 1918 Norman WayResolutionAuthorizing 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)   Not available Not available
87319 123Spring Harbor Beach Park Legal Status ChangeOrdinanceCreating 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)   Not available Not available
87493 124Authorizing 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. (District 14)ResolutionAuthorizing 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)   Not available Not available
87491 125Authorizing 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 thResolutionAuthorizing 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)   Not available Not available
87332 126*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 WiscResolutionAuthorizing 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)   Not available Not available
87012 127Land Management Plan RevisionMiscellaneousLand Management Plan Revision   Not available Not available
87374 128Review of “Friends of Madison Parks: Formation, Rules, and Support Guidelines"CommunicationReview of “Friends of Madison Parks: Formation, Rules, and Support Guidelines"   Not available Not available
87457 129Informational Presentation from Staff Regarding Decorative Signage at Tenney Park Recognizing Ed Jepsen WayCommunicationInformational Presentation from Staff Regarding Decorative Signage at Tenney Park Recognizing Ed Jepsen Way   Not available Not available