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Middleton committee approves parks grants, playground replacement bid and bridge landing contract

Middleton Finance and Personnel Committee · April 22, 2026

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Summary

The committee recommended applying for an $8,000 DNR Healthy Lakes grant for native planting at Lake Street Park, awarded a playground replacement bid up to $158,426 to Madison Commercial Landscapes, and approved a $13,500 contract for Red Veil Bridge landing work, with several items subject to city attorney approval.

Parks and Recreation items dominated much of the committee's midmeeting agenda as staff sought grant authorization and multiple contract awards.

Staff presented resolution 2026-15 to apply for the Wisconsin DNR Healthy Lakes and Rivers grant for native planting at Lake Street Park with a fiscal impact of $8,000. In response to questions, staff confirmed the maximum grant amount being pursued is $8,000 for the proposed square footage and that a 25% local match is required. A committee member suggested the city explore plant donations through local programs to support a wetland establishment component.

The committee then considered a bid award to Madison Commercial Landscapes for a 2026 playground replacement project, not to exceed $158,426 and subject to city attorney approval of associated contracts. Staff said the project is scheduled to start in June and conclude in August; members asked whether a grand opening or promotional event would be planned and staff indicated one would be organized.

Parks staff also presented an award to Property Solutions Contracting for Red Veil Bridge landing work, not to exceed $13,500 and subject to city attorney approval. A committee member asked whether outreach had been done to other potentially interested contractors; staff said the city forester followed up and reported time constraints as the reason other firms did not submit bids.

All Parks and Recreation recommendations were approved by the committee by voice vote and will be forwarded to the common council or processed per procurement rules.