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Parks committee directs staff to draft MOU to return downtown ice rink to Veterans Park
Summary
Walworth County Parks Committee voted to direct staff to develop a memorandum of understanding to allow a community group to operate an ice rink in Veterans Park under county recreational-immunity protections; supporters cited downtown economic benefit and insurance limits for nonmunicipal groups.
The Walworth County Parks Committee on March 17 voted to direct staff to continue developing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would allow a community group to operate an ice rink in Veterans Park under the county’s recreational-immunity framework.
The committee’s action followed public comments from Elkhorn-area stakeholders and a staff briefing about legal and maintenance requirements. Committee Chair Sheila Reif called for staff to bring a draft MOU back to the committee in the coming months for further review.
Why it matters: supporters said a downtown rink would bring foot traffic and economic activity to the courthouse/downtown area, while county staff and the committee flagged insurance, inspection and maintenance requirements that must be spelled out in any agreement.
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