Hillmoor Commission Meeting — Agenda Packet

August 13, 2026 Hillmoor Commission Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakegeneva.gov Hillmoor Commission Agenda Thursday, August 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Council Chambers Members: Chair: Mayor Todd Krause, Council Liaison: Alderperson Cindy Yager, Consultant: Michael Krajovic Mark Davids, Kenneth Etten, Dan Getzen, Larry Happ, Paula Porubcan, Peggy Schneider, and Lowell Thompson 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Comments from the public as allowed by Wis. Stats. §19.84(2), limited to items on this agenda, except for public hearing items. Comments will be limited to 5 minutes 4. Consultant's Report 5. Presentation/Discussion regarding Geneva Lakes Astrophysics and Steam Project by Friends of Hillmoor 6. Presentation on City Forming a Parks Foundation 7. Discussion/Recommendation regarding Hillmoor 2027 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Budget Priorities for 2027-2031 8. Discussion/Recommendation regarding Future Planning of Hillmoor Zones 2-5 9. Adjournment A quorum of the Council may be present; however, no official Council action will be taken. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the City Clerk’s office in advance so that the appropriate accommodations can be made. Page 1 of 7 Parks F o u n d a t i o n An Overview for the Hillmoor Commission Page 2 of 7 What We Are Building Ecological restoration Connected trail systems Playgrounds or Park Amenities Recreation Supporting Projects Exceeding City Budget: Madison’s arboretum & lakefront trails define the city Milwaukee’s lakefront & park system are their signature Create Community Identity: Lake Geneva Parks Foundation Foundation funding supplements City investment. It does not replace it. Page 3 of 7 Why It Matters forHillmoor What Residents Want Most Top Priorities Vision Trail Connectivity Imagine biking safely from downtown to Hillmoor to Big Foot Beach Restored Natural Areas Hillmoor as an ecological showcase AND community asset Connected Experiences Every park linked by trails, signage, and purpose 56% of residents want MORE investment in bicycle facilities 62% currently drive to OTHER communities for recreation (we can win them back) Strong support for conservation and community access working together The Demand *Information from 2021-2026 CORP - to be updated by 2026- 2031 CORP* Hillmoor is a flagship opportunity with the scale and story to attract significant investment. It is just one part of a broader parks system the Foundation is being built to serve. Page 4 of 7 H O W I T G E T S F U N D E D H O W I T G E T S F U N D E D C i t y P a r k s D e s i g n a t e d F u n d : A f o r m a l l y r e s t r i c t e d f u n d e s t a b l i s h e d b y C o u n c i l r e s o l u t i o n t h a t a c c e p t s d o n a t i o n s d i r e c t l y . F u n d s a r e l e g a l l y r e s t r i c t e d t o p a r k s p u r p o s e s a n d c a n n o t b e r e d i r e c t e d w i t h o u t a s e p a r a t e C o u n c i l a c t i o n . S i m p l e t o a d m i n i s t e r a n d n o t h i r d - p a r t y f e e s , t h o u g h s o m e d o n o r s m a y p r e f e r g i v i n g t o a n i n d e p e n d e n t e n t i t y . While Independent Parks Foundation Is Created Page 5 of 7 G O V E R N A N C E G O V E R N A N C E Built For Success Parks & Other City Departments The Builders Park Board The Voice of the Community Parks Foundation The Catalyst They ensure: Long-term vision reflects community values All parks serve public interest Projects align with resident priorities Their role with Foundation: Provide strategic direction on what community needs most They deliver: Professional park management Quality maintenance and operations Project implementation Their role with Foundation: Parks Department identifies opportunities and manages Foundation-funded projects Hillmoor Commission provides advocacy for Hillmoor and additional project support They enable: Private philanthropy for public parks Funding beyond annual city budget Donor engagement and stewardship Endowment growth for permanent support Their role: Make possible what tax dollars alone can't fund Restricted gifts follow donor intent. Unrestricted gifts are directed by the Foundation board. Page 6 of 7 Together This is what we're building toward. More moments like this, made possible by our community. The opportunity is here. The community is ready. Let's build this together. Page 7 of 7