Board of Park Commissioners Meeting — Minutes

Board of Park Commissioners Minutes Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Lake Geneva City Hall, Conference Room 2A (2nd Floor) Call to Order Meeting was called to order by Adam St. Marie at 6:31 p.m. Roll Call Present: Adam St. Marie, Jessica Pokorny, David Quickel, Peggy Schneider, Betty Volquardsen, Alderperson Cindy Yager Staff present: Parks Director David Winger Absent: Dana Furlo (excused) Craig Lambrecht (resigning), Mayor Todd Krause Comments from the Public Peg Esposito is thrilled about the Native Plantings. She shared that FOH would be willing to assist with future plantings and possibly design. Approval of the Park Board minutes from July 21, 2026 Peggy reported that the YMCA report was not included as an attachment with the minutes. Motion to approve minutes without the YMCA report, by Betty Volquardsen 2nd by Jessica Pokorny; Motion carries Review Financial Reports Reviewed Financial Report in packet. The group discussed that Park Donations are possibly higher than anticipated. David will further explore. Hillmoor Ecological Restoration Plan is currently in progress and located in capital funds. The group discussed that the White Riverbanks should be a priority. Director’s report See Park’s report dated 8/18/2026 provided in the packet I. Preliminary results will be discussed at the pop-up session on 8/22/26 at Venetian Festival. II. The plan is to add epoxy over the playground surface and reseed around the edges at Vet’s Park. We need to further discuss the center planting area of the playground. III. First Pickleball league finished on August 7, 2026. Second session is starting and will end mid-September. Exploring the possibility for lights at Dunn Park. IV. The Fitblock grant is through Kompan. Looking into a possible grant with Gametime. Parks Foundation fundraising structure evaluation is ongoing with the City Administrator and Mayor. Discussion/ Recommendation regarding Native Plantings The group discussed possible locations for Native Plantings. Along Williams Street and Sheridan Springs, Olive Longland Park. The plan and design would need to be approved by City Council. Other possible locations discussed included Fermano Park, Manning Way Tot Lot, and Duck Lake Native Trail entrance. Motion to direct staff to talk with FOH to develop and design a plan for Native Plantings at Olive Longland Park and present at a future Park Board meeting by Adam St. Marie. 2nd by Dave Quickel; Motion carries Discussion/ Recommendation regarding Easement for Alliant Energy in the Conservation Area Near Symphony Bay The group discussed Alliant Energy’s information and concluded that more information is needed, such as what is the plan, why it’s needed, and whether anything can be placed on top of the area. Motion to direct staff to reach out to Alliant Energy and present a plan to the Park Board by Adam St. Marie. 2nd by Dave Quickel; Motion carries Discussion/ Recommendation regarding 2027 Operating Budget and 2027-2031Capital Improvement Plan David presented the modified Finance Worksheet for City’s Operating Budget, located in the packet. David presented the CIP Draft Project List, and the group discussed the priorities. David will update the list. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 8:50 pm, by Adam St. Marie. 2nd by Jessica Pokorny; Motion carries Next meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026 Respectfully submitted by Peggy Schneider