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City wins DNR Trust Fund Grant but misses Recreation Passport; commissioners map 2026 park priorities
Summary
City Manager Lake reported that Bessemer did not receive a Recreation Passport Grant but was awarded a DNR Trust Fund Grant; commissioners discussed priorities for 2026 including park bridges, pond work, trail maintenance and accessible playground equipment and approved the 2026 meeting schedule.
City Manager Lake told the Bessemer Park and Recreation Commission on Jan. 8 that the city was not awarded a Recreation Passport Grant but did receive a DNR Trust Fund Grant.
Commissioners used the update to discuss draft project priorities for 2026, citing park bridges, work on the pond, repairs to existing trails and updating playground equipment. Lake said staff will contact SAIL to gather information about handicapped-accessible playground equipment and the commission will decide at its next meeting whether to apply for a Recreation Passport Grant.
The commission did not take action on the 2025 annual report or on specific projects at the meeting. Commissioners did, however, approve the 2026 meeting schedule (motion by Commissioner Jackovich, supported by Commissioner Fabbri). During public comment, residents asked about the Bluff Valley Park sign and about writing support letters for grant applications; city staff and commissioners addressed those questions.
The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m. The next Parks & Recreation Commission meeting is scheduled for Feb. 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall.
