Board of Park Commissioners Meeting - April 1, 2026

The City of Stevens Point Board of Park Commissioners held a meeting on April 1, 2026, focusing primarily on updates and ongoing projects within the parks division. Key procurement-related discussions included the transition of park security services from Gruber Security, which ceased operations, to a new vendor, Permar, starting May 1st. The board also reviewed capital improvement projects such as the PL River Crossing boardwalk nearing completion, upcoming renovations to the Girky home press box including insulation, roofing, and exterior facade work scheduled for May through August, and installation of safety netting around bleachers. Additionally, the department is addressing maintenance and repair needs, including handrail installations on wooden bleachers and structural assessments of bleacher footings. The meeting highlighted the successful acquisition of a grant to support the deer management program, enabling continuation of deer culling efforts with a new contract to be awarded after evaluating five proposals. Staffing changes were noted with retirements and new hires planned. Other updates included facility maintenance projects like gymnasium resurfacing and pickleball court markings, as well as operational adjustments to park security hours. No new contract awards or motions were taken during this meeting, but several ongoing and upcoming procurement activities were detailed.