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West Bend commissioners weigh removing skate-park equipment and leasing lot for district parking
Summary
At a Nov. 20 Park and Recreation Commission meeting, members discussed removing aging skate-park equipment and converting the lot to leased parking for a nearby development district; staff proposed an MOU and suggested returning the item to the commission in September 2026 for further action.
West Bend’s Park and Recreation Commission discussed whether to remove aging skate-park equipment and convert the site back to a parking lot at its Nov. 20 meeting, with staff and commissioners debating safety, revenue and a possible lease with the nearby development district.
One commissioner said the city may need to remove the equipment to free up parking: "I think at this point it may make sense just to remove all the equipment, and then free that up for parking," the commissioner said. Commissioners and residents cautioned that once equipment is removed it is unlikely to be returned and urged a clear timeline…
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