Melissa Pingel Gossett

The committee held a work session to conduct a review and discussion regarding administrative ordinances and the functionality of the municipal code. Additionally, the committee engaged in a discussion concerning future ordinance reviews, during which an ordinance draft was presented by the City Administrator and subsequent next steps were identified.

The Active Transportation Plan, named 'Port Moves,' serves as a strategic roadmap for the City of Port Washington to enhance its walking, biking, and rolling environment. It outlines program, policy, and infrastructure recommendations to improve safety, promote health and environmental benefits, strengthen network connectivity to key destinations, increase active transportation usage, foster economic development, and ensure equitable and accessible options for all residents and visitors.

The commission discussed the finalization of the 2026 Charter, which will be updated and emailed to members. Chairperson updates included the use of Rotary Grant funds for dining room curtains, the vetting process for new board and commission volunteers, and upcoming training for liaisons and minute takers. Personnel updates covered volunteer support roles, the hiring of a Community Activities Supervisor, and an assessment of staffing needs. The Director provided updates on membership statistics, the completion of a center beautification project, recent events including a Spring Fling and Coffee with the Mayor, and upcoming activities such as senior games, conferences, and community engagement events. Additionally, plans for an annual report, new classes, and future holiday events were outlined.

The meeting included a review of the fourth quarter report on the harbor commission charter for the previous year and the approval of the harbor commission charter for the current year. The commission reviewed and approved the annual marina report. Discussion topics included an assessment of potential winter ice damage, strategies for future capital improvement projects, potential installation of an electric vehicle charging station, the implementation of a parking application for revenue generation, and the status of marina parking lots.

The meeting included the election of a Chairman and Vice Chairman, a review of the monthly financial report, and an update on the Harbor Commission Charter for 2026. Members discussed the Marina 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan, which includes future projects such as North Building renovations, resurfacing parking lots, replacing parking lot lights, performing exterior maintenance on the Control Building, and future decking and power pedestal replacements in the North Slip.