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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Menasha public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Jefferson Park Aquatic Facility funding
Menasha is planning an approximately $18 million aquatic center at Jefferson Park, with $8 million already committed by the city and about $10 million expected from donations. The consultant's feasibility study will show whether the community can realistically raise that money, and city leaders will decide whether to launch a formal capital campaign.
Clovis Park Tennis Courts Reconstruction
The city is spending $745,217.74 to replace the failing Clovis Park tennis courts, which the school district uses for competition. The school district, a USDA grant, and city funds are splitting the cost.
Rally for the Valley street closure and downtown access
Council approved the October 3 festival permit after hashing out Chute Street closure logistics, access for Marina Place residents, insurance coverage, and communication with downtown businesses.
High Cliff Connection greenway
A contract amendment advances design of the trail segment from Kernan Avenue to Lake Park Road, using a long-held easement to give a neighborhood a safe connection off busy Kernan Avenue.
Jefferson Park Boat Launch completion
The final payment closed out the Northeast Asphalt contract; staff will build wash-down stations to stop invasive species and install an automated payment machine accepting cash and cards.
'Promise of a Prairie' sculpture donation
The council accepted the Bergstrom family's donated sculpture for the Racine-Ahnaip roundabout on a divided 5-2 vote, and one resident spoke against it. It's a free gift, but the split vote shows not everyone thinks it fits.
Jefferson Park Boat Launch construction progress
The city paid its sixth progress payment on the boat launch rebuild, part of a contract now totaling about $1.34 million with change orders.
Fox Valley Athletics softball partnership
A three-year MOU hands the adult softball program to Fox Valley Athletics, with a discounted combined-league rate to rebuild participation and offset costs.
Jefferson Park softball field promotional fees
The new Jefferson Park softball field is playable but still missing a scoreboard, warning track, and drainage fixes. The city set a discounted 2026-2027 rental rate to draw leagues in while the work finishes.