--- ## author: Adam Gehling date: D:20260714104624-05'00' --- ## STEWARTVILLE PARK BOARD Meeting of July 13, 2026 ## City Hall - 6:00 PM ## Minutes I. Call to Order - Roll Call – The meeting was called to order by Beyer at 6:00 PM. Board Members Beyer, Grabau, Amos, Lonien, and Councilperson Oeltjen were present. Also ## present were Public Works Director Hale, Community Development Coordinator Gehling, and Finance Officer Grabau. ## II. Approval of Consent Agenda Matters listed below in this “Consent Agenda” are considered to be routine for the Park Board and shall be approved by one motion. If further discussion is desired regarding any item, it may be removed from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration. ## A. Park Board June 8, 2026 Minutes ## B. Park Board July 13, 2026 Agenda Motion made by Grabau, seconded by Lonien to approve the consent agenda. Unanimously approved. ## III. Financial Update A. 2027 Budget Review – Grabau introduced herself to the Board and presented the year-to-date expenditures, remaining budgeted line items for 2026, and the proposed five-year capital plan budget. Discussion followed regarding increasing the Board's annual capital allocation from $130,000 to $150,000, noting that the Board hasn’t received an increase in funding over the past three years. The Board also discussed the impact of inflation on future project costs and the need for additional funding to complete projects included in the five-year plan. Motion made by Amos, seconded by Lonien to increase the annual capital allocation ask from $130,000 to $150,000. Unanimously approved. ## IV. New Business A. SMIF Small Town Grant – Gehling explained that SMIF will be opening a Small-Town Grant opportunity on July 22nd. Gehling noted that during previous discussions, several individuals mentioned the need for updated signage at the Bear Cave Disc Golf Course to assist players with navigating the course. Gehling provided an example of the City of New Prague receiving a $6,630.75 grant award in 2023 for a similar project. Discussion took place regarding the amount the Board would be willing to allocate toward the project if a matching grant is awarded. Motion made by Grabau, seconded by Amos to authorize Gehling to apply for the Small Town Grant for an amount not to exceed $10,000. Unanimously approved. ## B. August 10 th Park Board Meeting – Gehling explained that the next scheduled Park Board meeting on August 10th conflicts with the City Council Meeting. Discussion took place regarding moving the meeting to the following Monday, August 17th, at Florence Park. Motion made by Lonien, seconded by Grabau to reschedule the next Park Board meeting to August 17th at 6:00 PM. at Florence Park. Unanimously approved. ## V. Old Business A. Dog Park Shelter Updates – Hale provided an update regarding the new carport, stating that it has been purchased and is currently in the City's possession. Hale noted that installation will be delayed due to …