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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Agenda status: Approved
Meeting date/time: 5/13/2026 6:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: 330 E. Lakeside St.
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92983 12Approving the Minutes of the April 15, 2026 Board of Park Commissioners meeting.CommunicationApproving the Minutes of the April 15, 2026 Board of Park Commissioners meeting.   Not available Not available
92849 13Public CommentCommunicationPublic Comment   Not available Not available
92793 16Approving Park Commission Resident Appointment to the Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee of the Board of Park CommissionersAppointmentApproving Park Commission Resident Appointment to the Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee of the Board of Park Commissioners   Not available Not available
92975 18Accepting the May 2026 Superintendent's ReportCommunicationAccepting the May 2026 Superintendent's Report   Not available Not available
92974 19Accepting the Report of the April 22, 2026 Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee MinutesCommunicationAccepting the Report of the April 22, 2026 Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee Minutes   Not available Not available
92808 111Informational Presentation of Olbrich Botanical Garden’s Comprehensive Master Plan Final PlanCommunicationInformational Presentation of Olbrich Botanical Garden’s Comprehensive Master Plan Final Plan   Not available Not available
93093 112Informational Presentation Regarding Draft Master Plan for Odana Hills Golf Course and Park (District 11).CommunicationInformational Presentation Regarding Draft Master Plan for Odana Hills Golf Course and Park (District 11).   Not available Not available
93065 113Informational Presentation on the Geophysical Study at Hartmeyer Roth Park (District 12)CommunicationInformational Presentation on the Geophysical Study at Hartmeyer Roth Park (District 12)   Not available Not available
93081 114Informational Presentation Regarding the Properties Known as Thorstrand Estate Located within Marshall ParkCommunicationInformational Presentation Regarding the Properties Known as Thorstrand Estate Located within Marshall Park   Not available Not available
92254 115Approving Updated Board of Park Commissioners Rules of Procedure and Basic Policies (Citywide)CommunicationApproving Updated Board of Park Commissioners Rules of Procedure and Basic Policies (Citywide)   Not available Not available
92792 116*Board of Park Commissioners proclaiming May 16, 2026 as Kids to Parks Day in the city of MadisonCommunicationBoard of Park Commissioners proclaiming May 16, 2026 as Kids to Parks Day in the city of Madison   Not available Not available
92845 117*Board of Park Commissioners proclaiming June 6, 2026 as Nature Everywhere Day in the City of Madison (Citywide)CommunicationBoard of Park Commissioners proclaiming June 6, 2026 as Nature Everywhere Day in the City of Madison (Citywide)   Not available Not available
93089 118Approving 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 BackstopCommunicationApproving 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   Not available Not available
92839 119Authorizing 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)ResolutionAuthorizing 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)   Not available Not available
92971 120Authorizing the City to execute a field use agreement with the Madison Ultimate Frisbee League use of certain athletic fields.ResolutionAuthorizing 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.   Not available Not available
92980 121Approving 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.CommunicationApproving 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.   Not available Not available
92901 1224504 Warner Park Community Recreation Center NewBridge LeaseResolutionAuthorizing 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)   Not available Not available
92878 123Southeast Area Plan AmendmentOrdinanceAdopting the Southeast Area Plan and the related Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. (District 3, District 15, District 16)   Not available Not available
92879 124Southwest Area Plan AmendmentOrdinanceAdopting the Southwest Area Plan and the related Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. (District 1, District 7, District 10, District 19, District 20)   Not available Not available
93029 125Informational Presentation from City Engineering Regarding Potential Impacts of a Nine Springs Watershed Study Conceptual Solutions on Park Owned LandCommunicationInformational Presentation from City Engineering Regarding Potential Impacts of a Nine Springs Watershed Study Conceptual Solutions on Park Owned Land   Not available Not available