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Votes at a glance

- Approval of Nov. 21 meeting minutes — Motion to approve carried. Motion credited in the record as moved by Commissioner Craig and seconded by Chairman Mike; members voted \"Aye\" and the motion carried.

- Ridge Run steps — The commission approved an Eagle Scout project proposed by Seth Cover to install approximately nine timber box steps with pea gravel at Ridge Run to address a muddy path between the soccer field and the main parking lot. The project cost estimate presented was $900 (materials about $540); the motion to approve was moved and seconded on the record and carried by voice vote.

- Westbury Bank naming-rights agreement for the Regner Aqua Park — The commission approved the seven-year sponsorship and naming-rights agreement, under which Westbury Bank commits $60,000 (draft schedule: $25,000 upon signing plus annual installments of $5,000). Commission approval is conditional on subsequent approval by the City of West Bend Common Council; the Park Commission vote was recorded as carried by voice vote.

- No-fee special events for 2025 — The commission approved 12 no-fee/co-sponsored events for 2025, including Bachfest (March 1), the Lions Club Easter egg hunt (April 5), a kids fishing clinic (April 12), spring cleanup (April 26), Silverbrook School Fun Run (June 3 with a June 4 rain date), Friends of Lac LaRan plant sale (May 10), Al's Hideout car show (May 10), Good Shepherd softball tournament (May 9, rain date May 10), Regner Park Beach House beer garden (June, two nights), Friends of Parks & Recreation beer garden, and West Bend Athletic Association tournaments. Staff noted that all events must complete the Clerk's Office special-event permitting and insurance processes despite the waived fees.

- Fee event: West Bend Little League Father's Day tournament — The commission approved the three-day tournament (June 13–15) at Quas Creek Park, Riverside Park and Carl Cuss fields. Under existing memoranda of understanding, some fields have fees waived while Riverside Park carries a fee; the commission approved the fee schedule presented for Riverside Park.

- Summer 2025 program fees and administrative fee — The commission approved the department's proposed fee schedule changes and an added $3 administrative fee for many recreation activities to offset staff and software costs. Notable changes include increases to some contracted program shares (tennis league), new Stingers Youth Golf Academy revenue-sharing arrangements, revised Regner Beach daily and season passes to reflect Aqua Park expansion (general Aqua Park ticket proposed to increase to $8), group discount tiers for the Aqua Park, and a preseason punch pass option (10 visits for the price of 7). The commission discussed details and approved the package by voice vote.

- Donations accepted — The commission approved acceptance of two donations: $4,800 from Gary Britton to help pay for acoustic panels at the Beach House, and $25,000 (first half of a pledged $50,000) from West Bend Friends of Parks and Recreation for Aqua Park inflatable obstacles. The commission moved and seconded acceptance and approved both by voice vote.

Recorded procedure and next steps

For multiple items the minutes note motions and seconds but do not record roll-call tallies beyond unanimous \"Aye\" voice votes; no recorded \"No\" or abstentions appear in the transcript for these agenda items. Several approvals are subject to further steps: the Westbury Bank naming-rights agreement requires Common Council approval before funds or naming take effect; the Ridge Run Eagle project requires the executing party to call the utility-locate hotline before work begins; and the Aqua Park initiatives will require contracting, procurement and design steps (soil borings and RFP/RFQ processes) before construction.

Not all items discussed at length were decided; notably the long-running skate park site-selection and fundraising effort received an extended staff presentation and discussion but no formal vote. The commission and staff indicated they will seek a more narrowly defined site and additional public input prior to a final location vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks & Rec - January 30, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its Jan. 30 meeting, the West Bend Park and Recreation Commission approved several routine items and project proposals, including an Eagle Scout Ridge Run steps project, a seven-year naming-rights agreement for the Regner Aqua Park and a package of 2025 program fees and events.","taxTitle","West Bend City, Washington County, Wisconsin","taxId",5138,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6353615,"Westbury Bank to sponsor Regner Aqua Park under seven-year naming-rights agreement; commission approves",384,2602000,2986000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2221147-2439e0c7628d2a4e3a7c2f15f96163e8&start=2602&end=2986","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2221147-2439e0c7628d2a4e3a7c2f15f96163e8/thumbnail_2602000.jpg","/articles/6353615/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/Westbury-Bank-to-sponsor-Regner-Aqua-Park-under-seven-year-naming-rights-agreement-commission-approves","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6353615-a6646b9cc9979b002bb94c69ce8fbe8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193578&Signature=WvJBcxn1f1wj~JEQi8cpwmeaDXFjVn2IJG9C6aXbuyf-M~CHMcPTIaSAf--uDP06GzzBe3AY45aveE~L6HHaFas2ovAtuZZoZcrMY2dTfkxXujNP-BMjkcZ6bE2aDRJ9weetgiIzQ9tcqnuehCsIG61Iz0xl~jgDoErKPJ1UyMmxfcqiNzRLPGY7NGMhKh4xgaz8-5nShQxuRr0~QuXN8nl1DnTv~IeFpAHe7HdKLOilNh-Rzon6vwD3EuMpazF45vMCkZpF7n3p-Wt3L2X6IKMsK9Jv3xmc4g1sk8eMnNdQKCuj1EyksTbKqiMkdOKVcWmKwmUz6LbzB2eglO4evQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Bend Park and Recreation Commission voted Jan. 30 to approve a naming-rights agreement that would brand the planned Aqua Park at Regner Beach as the Westbury Bank Aqua Park.

Ryan, Recreation Supervisor for the City of West Bend Parks and Recreation, presented terms of the proposed agreement, saying the seven-year partnership would begin only after approval by the City of West Bend Common Council. \"If approved, this agreement would establish the Westbury Bank Aqua Park for a period of 7 years, beginning upon approval of the City of West Bend Common Council and ending on 12/31/2031,\" Ryan said.

Under the proposal, Westbury Bank has committed a total of $60,000 to offset Aqua Park equipment and related construction costs. Ryan described the payment schedule as $25,000 upon signing and additional annual payments of $5,000 for the remaining years, with $30,000 scheduled for 2025 under the draft schedule presented to the commission.

The sponsorship package includes branded signage and co-branded promotional materials, recognition on four obstacle titles within the park, 150 co-branded free-admission tickets each summer (2025 ticket value noted at $8 pending final pricing), and access to the Regner Beach House community room on Juneteenth for Westbury Bank events. The Parks and Recreation Department would also provide free rental use of department facilities for annual financial-literacy forums hosted by the bank.

Ryan said the sponsorship also brings seven years of marketing support for the department, which operates on a minimal marketing budget. He noted collaboration with other donors is planned; West Bend Rotary and Friends of Parks and Recreation will also receive recognition on signage and on inflatables, he said.

The commission moved and seconded approval; members voted \"Aye\" with no recorded opposition. The agreement must still be approved by the Common Council before it takes effect and before Westbury Bank's initial payment is due.","The Park Commission approved a seven-year naming-rights agreement naming the planned Regner Aqua Park the \"Westbury Bank Aqua Park,\" with Westbury Bank committing $60,000 in staged payments; the contract requires Common Council approval to take effect.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6353619,"West Bend officials review decades-long search for permanent skate park; Friends group favors Regner sport court",2174,70000,2244000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2221147-2439e0c7628d2a4e3a7c2f15f96163e8&start=70&end=2244","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2221147-2439e0c7628d2a4e3a7c2f15f96163e8/thumbnail_70000.jpg","/articles/6353619/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/West-Bend-officials-review-decades-long-search-for-permanent-skate-park-Friends-group-favors-Regner-sport-court","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6353619-79737c0474509a67d1ea20146393c3a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193578&Signature=XWEjuehFmahIjgIuGRd~sy2KCEpDm~kgQlzz4qy9sSwJ95f0PhRtj-BTuQk~hdXoKT7DZC~y~rN~2tfMdUZou7cWVFwt05nsE8BCrzcgaEHWtfjX0hrcMb4HwMLhtsrFSZrfMUFYNzC6DtUUpmtaQa4vD6hnFr8Yoe7GsDF6KeDO3QIAA7AR5IhuJJ8WKa4IcXzjTU6TVEEMpNjuP3QdpiYPkjcqHVEa8FZBKthP3yZKLKxhkYXnHCwNKmq5avjCExaJbemijpdzj91ZbF7e~DG4wMvp7KfstUGWGVNhzEbp0Cx5qUC7QqkAsa3~COZ5yZ8wYiyuTV3b7nbWeip8-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Jan. 30 meeting, the West Bend Park and Recreation Commission heard an update on the long-running effort to find a permanent home and funding plan for the city's skate park.

Ryan, Recreation Supervisor for the City of West Bend Parks and Recreation, told commissioners the existing modular skate equipment was purchased in 2003 for about $80,000 and has been moved several times since. He said the Friends of West Bend Skate Park, a nonprofit formed in 2024, has evaluated 23 sites and identified six finalists: a privately owned parcel (under ongoing lease discussions), Regner Park (sport court area and the west side of the soccer field), Kister Island parkway green space, Riverside Disc Golf (hole 18), and Badger Middle School. \"The Friends of West Bend Skate Park generated a list of potential sites throughout West Bend\" and toured the six finalists, Ryan said.

The group emphasized a preference for a concrete facility sized to national guidance. \"West Bend would need approximately 13,000 square feet of skate park to accommodate our population,\" Ryan said; he added the existing skate park footprint measures roughly 8,300 square feet. He also cited published cost estimates for concrete parks of $50 to $75 per square foot — a 13,000-square-foot facility would therefore be roughly $650,000 to $975,000, depending on site work and amenities.

Commissioners and staff discussed site-selection constraints: several finalist parcels are in the 100-year floodplain; some lack on-site restrooms or utilities; others are adjacent to residences or active park facilities (for example, Regner hosts large community events such as the mud run and Fourth of July activities). Ryan said city police have reviewed the candidate sites and that visibility, informal supervision and access to the Eisenbaum Trail and Riverwalk were priorities. He noted soil and subgrade suitability varied across sites: Riverside Disc Golf's site had suitable soils, while Regner and Kister Island raised more engineering questions.

Commissioner Craig, arguing for the Regner soccer-field location, said it \"has parking, lighting, it's got everything already.\" Chair Mike (Chairman, Parks and Recreation Commission) said he favors a centralized location that is easy for children to reach by bike or on foot. Craig also asked about long-term use: \"What happens in 20 years when nobody's skating anymore?\" Chair Mike replied that the city's other youth-oriented facilities remain well used and that organizers expect multi-sport use (skateboarding, BMX, scooters) to sustain activity.

Friends of West Bend Skate Park representatives have prioritized a concrete park but acknowledged modular equipment as a contingency if funding falls short. Ryan said the nonprofit plans phased fundraising and wants a dialed-in site before launching major fundraising and design efforts: \"For fundraising purposes, having the dialed in location specifically would be beneficial. We're not trying to take a vote tonight... but I would prefer a very specific location.\"

No formal action or vote occurred at the meeting on a preferred site; commissioners discussed public outreach and the possibility of a decision at a future meeting. Staff said soil borings, floodplain requirements and specific site engineering will be needed once a location is selected.

The Friends of West Bend Skate Park and staff plan to continue outreach and fundraising through 2025, seek skate-park designers and builders for RFQ/RFP processes, and appear at community events to build support. The commission discussed adding the item to next month's meeting agenda and encouraging public input before a vote.","At the Jan. 30 West Bend Park and Recreation Commission meeting, staff and the newly formed Friends of West Bend Skate Park reviewed the skate park's 22-year history, evaluated six finalist sites and described fundraising, design and technical constraints as the group pursues a permanent, concrete skate park.","actionData","errors"]

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