Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting - October 7, 2026

The Parks and Recreation Committee of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, convened on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall (900 Quay Street). The meeting was held in hybrid format (in‑person and via Zoom). No detailed minutes or transcript of the proceedings were available for this summary; the information below is derived solely from the published agenda.

Consent Calendar

• Minutes from September 2, 2026 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting (Agenda Item 26‑0897): These minutes were included on the consent agenda for approval by one motion unless a committee member requested removal.

Discussion Items

• 26‑0900 Special Event Reports (August 27 – September 30, 2026): Several special event applications were reported, including Coldest Night of the Year (Feb 27, 2027), EWC Softball Jamboree (Apr 21, 2027), Roncalli Softball Tournament (May 15, 2027), Faith Church Easter Sunrise Service (Mar 28, 2027), and Roncalli Cross Country Invitational (Sep 11, 2027). These items were eligible for council approval after committee action.
• 26‑0899 Lincoln Park Zoo Animal Acquisition and Disposition Policy Update: A memo and updated policy document were presented for committee consideration.
• 26‑0901 Recommendation for Approval to Explore Opportunities to Fill Vacant Bear Exhibit: A memo regarding the vacant bear exhibit at Lincoln Park Zoo was submitted for discussion.
• 26‑0865 Approval of Parks On‑Call Premium Pay: A memo on Parks On‑Call Duty Request was considered for approval.

Key Outcomes

No votes, decisions, or directives were recorded in the available agenda. This summary reflects only the items listed for discussion and action on the published agenda. Further details would require the meeting minutes or transcript.