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Weyauwega council approves up to $20,000 in ARPA funds for swim‑lake water equipment, requires life jackets
Summary
The Common Council approved purchasing water‑activity equipment for the city swim lake using up to $20,000 in ARPA funds and adopted a requirement that anyone on the equipment must wear a life jacket; the council also approved related park purchases including a floating fountain and park cameras.
Weyauwega — The Common Council on April 16 approved buying water‑activity equipment for the city swim lake using up to $20,000 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and adopted a rule requiring users to wear life jackets.
Administrator Marcus Rennicke told the council that “the City’s insurance company is willing to follow whatever the City is wanting to offer,” and recommended that the city require life jackets for people using the equipment. Councilmember Chris Gunderson moved the purchase and the life‑jacket requirement; Councilmember Shani Appleby seconded both motions. Each motion passed with five ayes and zero nays.
The council also approved buying a floating water fountain for community use at a cost not to exceed $1,000, and a bike pump station for $150. Gunderson and Rick Binley supported related park‑improvement measures that include replacing a light pole and adding LED lighting at Maasch Park.
For park security, the council approved procurement and installation of camera equipment: a purchase quote with PC & Cell Solutions for $4,345 with an additional camera for the yard‑waste site (not to exceed $5,000 using ARPA funds) and a separate $3,160 installation quote from Master Electric. Both camera‑related motions passed with five ayes.
The motions came as part of Recreation Committee business and were presented as measures to increase safety and amenities at Maasch Park and the swim lake. The council did not set a specific installation timeline in the meeting; staff will follow up on vendors and scheduling.
The council adjourned to a re‑organizational meeting at 7:20 p.m.
