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Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 6:00 PM Fredonia Government Center - Board Room 242 Fredonia Avenue, Fredonia, Wisconsin 1. Chairwoman Eippert called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Members Present: Natalie Eippert, DJ Syring, Daniel Gehrke Members Excused: Shane Van Roo In Audience: Trustee Abegglen 3. Public Comment: None 4. Consent Agenda: a. Approve Minutes of October 21, 2025, Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting: Motion to Approve by Syring, 2nd by Gehrke. Approved Unanimously. 5. Items for action and/or discussion a. Discussion and Possible Action on 2026 Events i. Tuesday Tunes- Chairwoman Eippert reviewed schedule of Tuesday Tunes events and who is booked. Mr. Gehrke commented that this event continues to grow and is supported well by the community through sponsorship and involvement. Mr. Syring reminded the Committee that Village officials are needed as well for these events. ii. Semiquincentennial Picnic- Chairwoman Eippert reviewed the possibility of a picnic on the July 4th weekend at Stoney Creek Park. She mentioned residents might be traveling that weekend and is unsure of turnout. The Committee will continue to discuss this as we move forward. iii. MUDonia Kids Mud Run- Mr. Gehrke reviewed the revenues and expenses of the Mud Run event and highlighted that the registrations cover what our expenses are. Mr. Syring asked why not lower the initial registration fee to $25, closer to covering expenses? Mr. Gehrke commented that the revenues from events like this help to supplement other events throughout the village’s operations. Chairwoman Eippert added that these have been the rates from the past as well. She also said that her family can cover the banner. Mr. Syring added he’ll reach out to his employer on swag items, and Eippert family would volunteer, perhaps even utilize a drone for footage! iv. Movie Night- Discussed ages and scheduling for movies. Utilizing a poll to choose movies, and then August, September, and October timelines. 6. Correspondence: None 7. Items for Future Consideration: Mr. Gehrke stated grand opening of the PWSB Splash Zone on Friday, May 22nd and affirmed 6:30pm time. Mr. Syring asked if the Village had an update on the status of Friends of Fredonia and added that he’d like to see a full fundraising campaign towards a dry playground at Marie Kraus. Mr. Gehrke added that the Oehme family gave $100k for parks use, and both pavilion and dry playground are in discussions with an additional PWSB donation in the works. 8. Motion to Adjourn made by Mr. Gehrke. Seconded by Trustee Syring. Passed by unanimous voice vote. Adjourned at 6:30PM.