The document serves as the official agenda and notice for the upcoming meeting. It outlines procedures for public input, identifies consent agenda items involving various municipal boards and committees, and specifies actions regarding the approval of a two-year contract for the city attorney and the evaluation of a Zoo Educator job description. Additionally, it details plans for closed sessions to discuss legal strategies concerning real estate negotiations and litigation, and provides information regarding public access to the meeting through broadcast and digital platforms.
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The committee meeting addressed various operational and financial items, including the conversion of the Zoo Educator position from temporary to permanent part-time status to support programming and revenue development. Additionally, the committee reviewed a proposal for a new two-year agreement for city attorney services for the upcoming term. The session also included a review of the city's current performance process and the routine processing of financial reports and personnel actions.
Oct 14, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Marshfield Parks, Recreation and Forestry Committee Meeting Agenda and Minutes
The committee reviewed multiple project proposals and agenda items. Discussions regarding public vending services centered on the recommendation to initiate a competitive Request for Proposals process with specific operational constraints rather than accepting an unsolicited proposal. The committee considered a proposal for a Free Little Art Gallery at the Wildwood Park and Zoo. Staff requested authorization to proceed with the planning and development of a graffiti wall at the Steven J. Miller underpass. Additionally, the committee evaluated the long-term future of the Wildwood Park Upper Pond area, with staff recommending a master planning process rather than immediate facility replacement.
Oct 14, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Marshfield Parks, Recreation And Forestry Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed a proposal to provide public vending services in city parks and at the zoo, and approved a request for the establishment of a Free Little Art Gallery at Wildwood Park and Zoo. The committee also authorized staff to proceed with planning for a designated graffiti wall at the Steven J. Miller Underpass, and provided direction to maintain the Wildwood Park upper pond area as is, with plans to conduct a future master plan before any significant investments are made. Additionally, various departmental reports were provided covering recreation and aquatics programs, special events, parks and forestry maintenance operations, zoo updates, and cemetery services.
