Town of Cedar Lake Park Board

Park Board Meeting Agenda

Date: January 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Park Board Members

Board Members

• Greg Marquardt (D), Member - Term: 01/01/2024 to 12/31/2027
• Gayle Brannon (R), Member - Term: 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2028
• David Jostes (D), Member - Term: 01/01/2026 to 12/31/2029
• Paul Rodriguez (R), Member - Term: 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2026

Town Council Liaison

• Julie Rivera (R) - Term: 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2026

Town Officials and Staff

• Benjamin Eldridge, Town Manager
• David Austgen, Town Attorney
• Mindi Ray, Parks and Recreation Superintendent
• Greg Wiesemann, Recreation Coordinator
• Sharon D'Apice, Administrative Assistant

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Election of Officers

1. President
2. Vice-President

Consent Agenda

1. Minutes: December 4th Meeting Minutes
2. Claims:
   • Parks and Rec General Fund: $8,944.50
   • Park Impact Fee Fund: $0.00
   • Parks and Rec Non-Reverting Fund: $246.00
   • Clubhouse Non-Reverting Fund: $4,906.52
   • Total Expenditures: $14,097.02

Old Business

1. Founders Creek Trail

New Business

1. Sub-Committee Appointments
2. Instructor Agreement - Craft Class Instructor
3. Upcycle Agreement - Annual Rain Barrel Program
4. Apparel and Merchandise Agreement

Discussion

1. Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

Reports

1. 2025 Annual Report
2. Town Council Report
3. Park Foundation

Written Communication

None

Public Comment

Adjournment

Next Meeting

Next Meeting: February 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM

ADA Compliance Notice

The Town of Cedar Lake is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, please contact the Town Hall at (219) 374-7400.