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Parks department cites surge in Lakeshore rentals, seeks staff and trims Menomonee amusements
Summary
Parks staff told the council that rental income from the new Lakeshore Park facility has more than doubled to about $80,000 and said they will seek an entry-level maintenance worker to handle increased upkeep; the advisory parks board recommended removing Menomonee Park's amusement rides after finding they don’t cover costs.
The Parks Department told the Oshkosh Common Council it has seen a large increase in rental revenue and is proposing modest staffing additions to keep up with demand.
"We are predicting that we're gonna be over $80,000," said the Parks presenter when describing rentals at the new Lakeshore Park Four Seasons building, which staff said is heavily booked into 2026. Department leaders said the extra bookings — plus other new city amenities such as the Riverwalk and several roundabouts — are stretching maintenance capacity and are the principal justification for an enhancement request to add an entry-level park maintenance worker.
Why it matters: parks staff said the revenue gains make the position affordable if combined with modest fee increases and seasonal staffing adjustments. Council members asked for specifics about which fees and savings would pay for the new position; staff said the advisory parks board…
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