The Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting 07/25/2022 at 6:30PM. There are two action items on the agenda. The first is a fairly straightforward request to approve a contract for just under $50,000 to purchase shade structures for Jones Park. The second looks like it […]
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Appleton Parks and Rec
Parks And Recreation Committee Receives Updates On Park/Trail Projects Including For Ellen Kort Peace Park, WE Energies Trail, Lutz Park, And Pickleball Court
The Parks and Recreation Committee met 06/06/2022. During the meeting they received an update on various ongoing/upcoming park projects. Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Dean Gazza told the committee that a lot of these items go through the Finance Committee because there are contractor […]
Parks And Rec Committee Reviews Reid Golf Course Revenue And Expense Report For May 2022 – YTD Revenue Down From Last Year But May 2022 Out Performed May 2021
The Parks and Recreation Committee met 06/06/2022. One of the items they reviewed was the May Revenue and Expense Report for Reid Golf Course. Although year-to-date they are trailing the 2021 revenue numbers by approximately $22,000, that was because last year the weather was so […]
City Employee Narrowly Avoids Injury From Hit And Run Driver
It’s not everyday one watches a committee meeting and hears a story about a city employee almost getting killed, but that’s what happened when I tuned into the 06/06/2022 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting and heard Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Dean Gazza recount […]
Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting 06/06/2022 – Will Review Reid Golf Course Report For May, Receive Update On Projects
The Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting 06/06/2022 at 6:30PM. The agenda a minimal, consisting of only two information items, (1) the Reid Golf Course Participation & Revenue Report for May, 2022 and (2) a Project & Department update. It looks like Reid is about […]
Parks And Recreation Committee Reviews 2021 Green Tier Legacy Communities 2021 Annual Report
The Parks and Recreation Committee met 04/25/2022. Most of the meeting was taken up with discussion about the Green Tier Legacy Communities 2021 Annual Report. Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities told the committee that in 2010 the Wisconsin DNR created this program for communities […]
Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting 04/25/2022 – Will Elect Vice-Chair, Review 2021 Green Tier Legacy Communities Annual Report
The Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting 04/25/2022 at 6:30PM. This is very much a housekeeping meeting with the only action item being the election of a Vice-Chair for the committee. Information items are also managerially focused including confirming the committee’s meeting date and time […]
Parks And Recreation Committee Receives Update Regarding Ongoing Park Projects
During the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on 03/21/2022 Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Director Dean Gazza gave the committee an update on various Parks and Recreation projects. Pierce Park – From April through June a lot of the hardscapes, roads, and trails will be reconstructed […]
Parks And Recreation Committee Receives Update On Plan To Provide Employment Incentives To Attract Applicants To Key Seasonal Employment Positions
I’m going to start out this post by saying that the City of Appleton is looking for seasonal workers, particularly lifeguards, pool slide attendants, umpires, and grounds maintenance workers. You can view job openings online or call the city at 920-832-6458 for more information. The […]
Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting 03/21/2022 – Will Receive Update On Projects And On Seasonal Employee Employment Incentives
The Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting 03/21/2022 at 6:30PM. They have no action items on the agenda, but they do have two information items. The first is regarding Parks and Recreation seasonal employee incentives. Due to the tight job market, the city is having […]