Parks & Recreation Commission - October 29, 2026

The City of West Bend Parks & Recreation Commission met on October 29, 2026. Commissioners considered a proposed snowmobile race at a city park, with the organizers responsible for insurance, permits, and site preparation; city staff would provide routine maintenance, and the group would rent the community room and beach house. A motion was made and seconded to approve the event and an ordinance variance, with a first-time fee waiver included, but the transcript does not capture the vote or outcome. The commission separately approved proposed recreation programs. Staff also reported a $500,000 balance in park impact fees intended to support future Parkside development and $61,000 in dog-park fees, with possible reinvestment in dog-park expansion and a coded gate.

Staff described park maintenance projects, including a boardwalk repair, and discussed exploring an AED system with a vendor; pricing is still being developed, and installation may be considered for March or April 2027. No AED purchase or contract award was reported. Other updates included a negotiated recreation rate for tennis programming with Pleasant Valley, program fee changes including a $100 lifeguard-training charge to offset Red Cross costs, and approval of donations.