1900 Aviation Drive  
City of Waukesha  
Waukesha, WI 53188  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board  
Monday, March 31, 2025  
5:30 PM  
Training Room, City Hall  
1. Call to Order  
6 -  
Present  
Jennifer Wallner, Eric Huemmer, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson, and  
Paul Wuteska  
2 - Sarah Smith, and Jack Wells  
Absent  
2. Public Comment  
3. Approval of Minutes  
A.  
Minutes for the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board meeting of February  
17, 2025.  
A motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Huemmer, that this Minutes be  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Jennifer Wallner, Eric Huemmer, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson and  
Paul Wuteska  
2 - Sarah Smith and Jack Wells  
Absent:  
4. Discussion/Decision Items  
A.  
Review and act on (recommendation to Common Council) proposed  
Beverage Services Contract with Steelhead Aleworks, LLC for 2025  
Independence Day Fireworks Show at Lowell Park.  
A motion was made by Ald. Paul Wuteska, seconded by Jennifer Wallner, that  
this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Jennifer Wallner, Eric Huemmer, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson and  
Paul Wuteska  
2 - Sarah Smith and Jack Wells  
Absent:  
B.  
Review and act on (recommendation to Common Council) proposed  
Beverage Services Contract with Raised Grain Brewing Company, LLC for  
2025-2027 Tribute Tuesday Concert events.  
A motion was made by Jennifer Wallner, seconded by Steve Johnson, that this  
item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Absent:  
Jennifer Wallner, Eric Huemmer, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson and  
Paul Wuteska  
2 - Sarah Smith and Jack Wells  
C.  
Review and act on (recommendation to Common Council) proposed Street  
Median Island Mowing and Trimming, 2-Year (2025 & 2026) Services  
Contract with The Happy Mower.  
A motion was made by Huemmer, seconded by Wallner, that this Discussion and  
Recommendation be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Jennifer Wallner, Eric Huemmer, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss and Steve Johnson  
Aye:  
Nay:  
1 - Paul Wuteska  
2 - Sarah Smith and Jack Wells  
Absent:  
D.  
Review and act on proposed equipment purchase of (1) 11’ Cut Wide Area  
Mower – Approved 2025 Fleet CIP Budget.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Ald. Wuteska, seconded by Yoss, that this Discussion and  
Recommendation be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Absent:  
Jennifer Wallner, Eric Huemmer, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson and  
Paul Wuteska  
2 - Sarah Smith and Jack Wells  
E.  
Review and act on proposed 2025 Summer Season Recreation Program  
Fees /Charges Schedule.  
A motion was made by Huemmer, seconded by Johnson, that this Discussion and  
Recommendation be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Jennifer Wallner, Eric Huemmer, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson and  
Paul Wuteska  
2 - Sarah Smith and Jack Wells  
Absent:  
F.  
Review and act on proposed 2025 Pool Program, Season and  
Fees/Charges Schedule.  
A motion was made by Schmitz, seconded by Wallner, that this Discussion and  
Recommendation be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Absent:  
Jennifer Wallner, Eric Huemmer, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson and  
Paul Wuteska  
2 - Sarah Smith and Jack Wells  
G.  
Review and act on (recommendation to Common Council) proposed  
Recreation Program Services contracts.  
A motion was made by Ald. Paul Wuteska, seconded by Eric Huemmer, that this  
item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Absent:  
Jennifer Wallner, Eric Huemmer, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson and  
Paul Wuteska  
2 - Sarah Smith and Jack Wells  
H.  
Review and act on (recommendation to Common Council) proposed 2025  
Waukesha Oktoberfest Event Vendor Agreements.  
A motion was made by Jennifer Wallner, seconded by Ald. Paul Wuteska, that  
this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Absent:  
Jennifer Wallner, Eric Huemmer, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson and  
Paul Wuteska  
2 - Sarah Smith and Jack Wells  
I.  
Review and act on (recommendation to Common Council) proposed  
Drone Light Show Contract (Waukesha Oktoberfest) with BCI  
Entertainment, LLC.  
A motion was made by Eric Huemmer, seconded by Steve Johnson, that this item  
be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Absent:  
Jennifer Wallner, Eric Huemmer, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson and  
Paul Wuteska  
2 - Sarah Smith and Jack Wells  
J.  
Review and act on (recommendation to Common Council) proposed 2025  
Springs Park usage contract with the Waukesha YMCA..  
A motion was made by John Schmitz, seconded by Jennifer Wallner, that this  
item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Absent:  
Jennifer Wallner, Eric Huemmer, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson and  
Paul Wuteska  
2 - Sarah Smith and Jack Wells  
K.  
Review and act on proposed 2025 Recreation Seasonal Staff Wage  
Schedule.  
A motion was made by Ald. Wuteska, seconded by Huemmer, that this Discussion  
and Recommendation be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Absent:  
Jennifer Wallner, Eric Huemmer, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson and  
Paul Wuteska  
2 - Sarah Smith and Jack Wells  
L.  
Review and act on proposed updates to the Waukesha Independence Day  
Parade Participation Application.  
A motion was made by Wallner, seconded by Huemmer, that this Discussion and  
Recommendation be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Jennifer Wallner, Eric Huemmer, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson and  
Paul Wuteska  
2 - Sarah Smith and Jack Wells  
Absent:  
M.  
Review and act on (recommendation to Common Council) proposed  
Recreation Services Contract with In The Park, LLC.  
A motion was made by Steve Johnson, seconded by Erica Yoss, that this item be  
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Aye:  
Jennifer Wallner, Eric Huemmer, John Schmitz, Erica Yoss, Steve Johnson and  
Paul Wuteska  
2 - Sarah Smith and Jack Wells  
Absent:  
5. Board President Report  
6. Director and Staff Report  
7. Adjournment  
6:52pm  
" A majority of the Common Council members may be in attendance."  
NOTICE: Any person who has a qualifying disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act that  
requires that the meeting be accessible or that materials at the meeting be in accessible format,  
please contact Ron Grall, Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry, at least 48 hours prior to the  
meeting at 262-524-3737, FAX 262-524-3713, or Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System  
so that arrangements may be made to accommodate the request. Attend this meeting in person  
live stream may not always be available).