Park, Recreation, & Tourism Commission: Special Meeting — Minutes

13136 30 th Avenue Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Office (715) 726-2660 www.lakehallie.us Parks, Recreation and Tourism Commission Monday February 23rd, 2026 5PM**Special Meeting** Village Hall Building 13136 30th Avenue Lake Hallie, WI 54729 1. Meeting Called to Order according to Chapter 19.84 of the Wisconsin State Statutes @ 5pm 2. Roll Call: Mr. Danielson...Ms. Squires...Ms. Leibke...Mr. Stelter …Mr. Scholtz… Ms. Normand...Were all present for the meeting. Ms. Devereaux ...Mr. Calkins…Were absent from the meeting 3. Public Comments: 4. Discuss/Recommend opportunities with the Chippewa Strikers - Ryan Normand was present to represent the Chippewa Strikers with a list of questions for review and further discussion. - The Strikers are upset with the water bill they are receiving and have only received once this year and then included late fees which they are not happy with. Kent will look into this with Ryan for a better approach on getting the Strikers their bills in a more reasonable time. - They are also frustrated and concerned about the field usage outside of their organization, yet they are responsible for paying the water bill and the field upkeep. They would like the Board to look at revising the contract to make things fairer to the organization as we do for the boys and girls. - A Subcommittee was formed from our Parks Board to consist of Becky Squires, Kent Stelter and Mark Danielson to discuss these items. - Collaboration about the soil testing and grass analyzing with the Village and the Strikers. Ryan inquired about ensuring the grass is to the safest level of playing liability as well. Kent indicated they fertilized 3 times in 2025. During the original construction they dug down to gravel and then proceeded to plant 3 different kinds of grass, and some were hydro-seeded but washed away due to so much rain. Ryan indicated that Green Oasis took the black sand and sold it but did not charge them to remove it. - The collaborative efforts with the Strikers and the subcommittee from the Village Parks Board will be reviewed again at our March meeting indicating the beginning steps of the collaboration between one another. - The Equipment rental Ryan proposed will also be reviewed in that subcommittee with further board discussion and possible approval down the line. - The Strikers would also like to discuss installing a shed for their equipment to be stored in as well. 5. Adjourn. Motion made by Cathy to adjourn the meeting and Renee seconded at 5:50pm. Posted: 5/28/2026 CC: Chippewa Valley Newspaper, Eau Claire Leader Telegram, Maverick Media, Clear Channel, WEAU, WQOW, Committee Members, Village Board Member Posted by Deputy Treasurer