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Committee approves site and planning for new 88-foot shelter at Soldier's & Sailor's Park; orders water-line estimates and park maintenance
Summary
The Markesan Public Property & Health Committee approved positioning a new 4-season, 88-foot shelter at Soldier's & Sailor's Park near the well, directed staff to gather estimates to lower water lines and build a new well house, and assigned park maintenance tasks related to the 2026 Street Project.
The Markesan Public Property & Health Committee on Feb. 3 approved site and planning steps for a new shelter at Soldier's & Sailor's Park and directed staff to gather cost estimates for water-line work and a new well house.
Jeff Heberer, Water/Wastewater Superintendent, told the committee that the water line from the well to the present kitchen is recorded in the minutes as "6\" below ground" while other lines are "5' below ground." Heberer recommended lowering the kitchen-to-well line to 5' below ground and constructing a new well house to insulate the pump. The committee voted to gather estimates for the lowering of the water lines and the construction of a new well house; the motion was made by Committee member Rich and seconded by Committee member Clint and carried. (The minutes record the measurements as stated above; the phrasing appears inconsistent and is flagged for clarification.)
The committee then approved positioning the new shelter on the far east side of Soldier's & Sailor's Park, in close proximity to the well, and to proceed with plans for a four-season, 88-foot building. That motion was made by Committee member Rich, seconded by Chair Pat Prill and carried.
Other park items on the agenda included event and maintenance planning. Craig Muenchow, representing the Markesan Lions, said the Lions plan a Chicken BBQ on the Friday of June Dairy Days with serving at Kiwanis Park and preparation at Soldier's & Sailor's Park; the city will notify the Grand River Lions that Saturday and Sunday are available.
As part of the 2026 Street Project, Heberer said the hydrant faucet in Hein Park will be replaced with a frost-free faucet and asked whether the hydrant should be relocated. The committee directed the Superintendent of Water/Sewer and the Director of Public Works to determine the hydrant location (motion by Rich, seconded by Committee member Joseph; motion carried).
To assist the Water/Sewer Department during the street project, the committee approved having John Holdorf from the Streets Department mow and trim the dog park during the 2026 Street Project (motion by Rich, seconded by Chair Pat Prill; motion carried).
Why it matters: The site decision, building size and water-line work commit staff time and future budgets to park infrastructure. Moving forward with an 88-foot, four-season structure close to the well implies further design and cost-estimate steps before construction.
What’s next: Staff were directed to gather estimates and determine hydrant placement; no construction contract or budget appropriation was recorded in these minutes.
