The Rhinelander Common Council gave its approval to a performance stage concept at Hodag Park.

The 50-foot diameter stage is the first of phased improvements planned for the park. The design allows a line of sight through the structure to provide visibility to Boom Lake. The concept, created by MSA Professional Services, also features “barn doors” to block the wind for performers when needed. The structure features the look of timbers and stone, the latter to mimic the stone on the Hodag Park beach house. Fine tuning on the drawings will continue.

City Administrator Zach Vruwink said he has been meeting with potential donors to offset the cost of project.