Brian Dworak

The Board of Directors discussed a variety of operational and administrative matters, including facility management and engineering contracts, for which they approved the release of a Request for Information. Additionally, the Board reviewed legal services proposals, authorized a selection committee to engage in contract negotiations with a finalist, and received updates regarding financial status, capital projects, and maintenance reports.

The meeting commenced with the introduction and welcome of the newest board member, Omar Shaikh. The Board approved the minutes from the September 29, 2025 meeting. The Facility Manager reported that the required Legislative Audit Bureau audit has commenced and noted the 2026 meeting dates. Reports were provided on the financial status, noting that anticipated legal costs might exceed the budget but would be offset by other operating expenses, and that no revenue ticket surcharge revenue was expected in 2025. An update on the redevelopment study and report was presented by Brailsford & Dunlavey, Populus, and Kapur & Associates. The Board subsequently considered and approved Resolution #2025-15 adopting the 2026 Budget after amending it to increase Audit Services funding by $50,000 from the stabilization fund to cover higher than anticipated Legislative Audit Bureau costs. Finally, Resolution #2025-16 relating to the Appointment of Officers for Calendar Year 2026 and Approval of District Actions for Calendar Year 2025 was approved. Discussion also covered findings from the redevelopment report and the I-94 East-West project before adjournment.

The key discussion topics for this meeting include the Chairperson and Facility Manager Reports, followed by various update reports covering Financial, Capital Project, and Quarterly Maintenance statuses. A primary agenda item involves a discussion relating to District Contracts for Facility Management and Facility Engineering Services, which may include a closed session for discussing negotiation strategy. Another key item is the consideration of responses to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Legal Services and the potential engagement of new legal services, which may also involve a closed session to discuss negotiation strategy with legal service providers.

This redevelopment study, prepared for the Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District, outlines options for the non-baseball facilities surrounding American Family Field. It focuses on three key strategic pillars: enhancing economic and fiscal impact, optimizing access, parking, and connectivity, and fostering community alignment and identity. The study includes detailed market analysis, presents three conceptual development scenarios, and evaluates financial implications, recommending support for a payment in lieu of general property taxes (PILOT) for future development.

The meeting included discussions and resolutions regarding the 2025 and 2026 Segregated Reserve Account Projects, including scope changes for field level concourse improvements and the addition of winterization. The board also discussed and approved amendments to the 2025 budget to provide budget authority for these projects. Additionally, the board convened in a closed session to discuss District contracts for legal, facility management, facility engineering services, and District Representative services, after which they reconvened in open session. The board also approved resolutions updating individuals authorized to provide instructions regarding investment accounts and authorizing the Facility Manager to act with the same scope of authority as the Executive Director. Updates were provided on financial matters, capital projects, and quarterly maintenance, including the Brewers' youth sports contribution letter, Wisconsin discount days, the I-94 East-West highway project, and the redevelopment report.