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Parks committee reviews skating‑pond repairs, bee hazards and bike‑path/golf‑cart concerns
Summary
Staff reported maintenance and safety issues at Port Edwards parks: deteriorating railroad ties at the skating pond (planned removal and graveling), increased wasp/bee nests prompting caution signage, and rising use of golf carts/UTVs on roads and the bike path prompting signage and ordinance review.
During routine updates, Parks staff briefed the committee on several operations and safety items across village parks.
Staff reported the railroad ties used at the skating pond are deteriorating; the plan is to remove the ties, gravel the area and try to maintain a shallow snowpack for skating where possible. Staff said the railroad ties are difficult to extract and that gravel plus new metal support posts may be a short‑term fix.
The committee also discussed an increase in wasp/bee nests under park structures. Staff said they have put up caution tape and will remove nests once conditions allow; several residents had called about stings. Staff noted the village and county have received multiple calls this season about bees.
Members raised concerns about the growing presence of golf carts and UTVs on village roads and the bike path. Staff said local police have been consulted and that existing ordinance language addressing e‑bikes and speed limits on the bike path will be used where applicable; the committee agreed to add targeted signage (highway crossing, ATV/golf‑cart warnings and speed reminders) to improve visibility and safety.
Other brief items: staff is awaiting a full plan from a local school for a marker project (no village expense expected) and reported adjustments to light timers and signage on recent legacy grant projects. The meeting adjourned at 04:41.
