Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet

Community Development Department 222 Lewis Street River Falls, WI 54022 715.425.0900 www.rfcity.org PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA June 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the May 20, 2026 meeting PUBLIC COMMENTS ACTION ITEMS 2. Resolution Approving Park Impact Fees Analysis and Recommendations DISCUSSION ITEMS STAFF REPORTS 3. Public Works Maintenance Staff Report CALENDAR The next Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting will be 07/15/2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT Council members may be in attendance for informational purposes only. No official Council action will be taken. NOTE: Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or materials to be in an accessible location or format may contact City Clerk Amy White at (715) 426-3408 or in person at 222 Lewis Street for accommodations. Requests for accommodations should be made at least three (3) business days in advance of the meeting. Every effort will be made to arrange accommodations. Post: City Hall and City website 06/12/2026 Community Development Department 222 Lewis Street River Falls, WI 54022 715.425.0900 www.rfcity.org PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES May 20, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER Meeting convened at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Matt Janquart (Chair), Sean Downing (Council Rep), Phil Galli, Eli Guthrie, Melissa Pedrini, and Natasha Schaefer. Members Absent: Brenda Gaulke. Staff Present: Brooks Ostendorf - Conservation and Parks Manager, Levi Myers - Natural Resources Coordinator , Kyle Mackey - Recreation Coordinator, Amy Peterson – Community Development Director , Becky Corson – Community Development Coordinator, and Brenda Rundle - Customer Service Representative. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. MSC Pedrini/Schaefer approve the minutes of the April 15 , 2026 Park and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) meeting. Unanimous. PUBLIC COMMENTS The PRAB chair welcomed Councilmember Sean Downing back to PRAB and welcomed new PRAB member Eli Guthrie. William Hansen of the Town of River Falls reminded PRAB that the Junction Falls hydro continues to generate renewable energy, and he appreciates t he user-friendly walking path around Lake George. He thanked PRAB for their service. Patricia La Rue talked about the Kinni Corridor Project National Park Service (NPS) rebranding plan and mentioned some typos and mistakes in the NPS plan as found on the City website. She indicated that in 2018 it was determined to re -license both dams until 2065. She said the cost estimate is $17-$29 million plus a 30% contingency fee and that it will be paid by rate -paying customers. She understands there will be grants and donations but pointed out that there are only 7,000 rate -paying customers to fund this. She is excited that the plans include EV stations. ACTION ITEMS 2. Conservation and Parks Manager Brooks Ostendorf spoke about plans for Bee City Demonstration Gardens at DeSanctis Park as was first discussed in spring 2025. The City’s first Bee Lawn was installed at DeSanctis Park in 2025 and will take a few years to become fully established . Ten unique demonstration gardens are proposed at DeSanctis Park. The first four are budgeted and planned to be installed this year, upon approval by PRAB. There will be educational signs as well. MSC Schaefer/Downing to approve the proposed master plan of Bee City demonstration gardens and installation of the first phase at DeSanctis Park. Unanimous. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Elizabeth Rohl (aka Liz Moe) of River Falls Youth Softball gave a presentation about the organization. They are a registered non-profit founded in 2014 for players attending or residing within the school district. They currently have 10 teams (110 players) for ages 5 up to 14U and she feels interest in increasing. They are run completely by volunteers. They hosted a large tournament over the weekend at Hoffman Park. They offer some off-season options as well. She discussed lack of field space in the City. They are looking to build their own complex and would consider a potential partnership with the City in the future. 4. Brooks updated PRAB about Grow to Share gardens moving from Hoffman Park to the east side of DeSanctis Park. Grow to Share shared a master plan in which proposed gardens and structures are shown. Tonya Schmitt of Grow to Share says they will start getting the grounds ready (cover crops and erosion control) at DeSanctis as soon as everything is approved and permits are acquired, hopefully this spring. They are excited to have a space that lends itself to expand their mission and vision. They would like to add a picnic shelter, shed, and greenhouse someday. They would also like to add uniform fencing to keep out rabbits and deer. 5. Levi Myers and Barett Steenrod of the National Park Service (NPS) Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) gave an update about the Kinni Corridor Plan which was adopted in 2019. In 2022 the City started exploring working with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to focus on dam removal and restoration of the river and surrounding land. The feasibility study was completed in April 2026. They call the plan the Kinnickinnic River Greenway Recreation Plan, or NPS Greenway Plan for short. A name for the physical project area (“Kinni Riverway”) and a logo were shared. STAFF REPORTS 6. Brooks gave Erica’s Public Works Maintenance staff report. The pool repairs have been completed, and water use will be monitored closely in case of future leaks. Two new employees in PW Parks Maintenance are Laura Berkhoel and Tyrrell Halvorson. 7. Brooks Ostendorf reminded PRAB about the Summer Starts in the Park event at Glen Park on Thursday, May 21 at 5-7 p.m. and let PRAB know the City signed a contract with The Prairie Enthusiasts (TPE) for in-kind financial and logistical support for invasive species management and habitat restoration within River Hills Park and associated natural areas for 2027-2028. CALENDAR The next Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting will be Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT MSC Schaeffer/Pedrini to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m. Unanimous. Respectfully submitted, Brenda Rundle, Customer Service Representative MEMORANDUM TO: Park and Recreation Advisory Board FROM: Brooks Ostendorf, Conservation and Parks Manager DATE: June 17, 2026 TITLE: PARK IMPACT FEE ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - UPDATE RECOMMENDED ACTION Park and Recreation Advisory Board reaffirm its previous approved action in funding recommendations and recommend allocation of the additional available Park Impact Fee funds toward the Multi-Use Park Building, Youth Ballfield, and W. Cascade Avenue improvements at Glen Park, while forwarding the attached resolution to City Council for consideration and adoption. BACKGROUND In January 2026, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) reviewed a comprehensive analysis of the City's Park Impact Fee program. The analysis examined how Park Impact Fees are collected, managed, and utilized, and evaluated whether the City's longstanding pra ctices continue to align with community needs, adopted plans, and state law. This was documented in a memo prepared by the Conservation and Parks Manager and can be accessed here for review: JANUARY 21, 2026: PARK IMPACT FEE ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Park Impact Fees are authorized under Wisconsin Statute § 66.0617 and are collected from new development to fund capital improvements necessary to accommodate growth. Since adoption of the City's impact fee ordinance in 2002, the City has generally allocat ed fees to parks located near the developments that generated them. While this practice was intended to ensure growth paid for growth, staff found that it has resulted in disparities in available funding between newer and older neighborhoods. Parks in areas experiencing little new development have limited impact fee resources despite often having greater capital improvement needs, while some newer parks have accumulated substantial balances despite requiring relatively few improvements. The analysis recommended transitioning to a city-wide approach for managing Park Impact Fees. Under this approach, impact fees would be collected into a single fund and allocated based on system-wide priorities rather than geographic origin. Staff conclude d that this approach would provide greater flexibility, improve equity across the park system, reduce the risk of unused fees expiring (i.e. within 20 years of fee payment) , and better align investments with adopted plans and community needs. 2 Memorandum June 17, 2026 Page 2 The memorandum also evaluated park conditions, existing master plans, recommendations from the Outdoor Recreation Plan, and previous PRAB discussions regarding park amenities and accessibility. Staff emphasized the importance of park master planning as the primary tool for identifying future capital needs and establishing long-term priorities for each park. Based on adopted plans, City Council Strategic Initiatives, and available funding at the time, staff identified the following priority projects: • Completion of key elements of Phase 2 of the Glen Park Master Plan, including the nature- themed playground, multi-use sport court, landscaping, and related site improvements. • Construction of a picnic shelter and landscaping enhancements at Sterling Ponds Park consistent with the adopted park plan. • Installation of water service at DeSanctis Park to support the relocation of the Grow To Share Community Garden. At the time of the analysis, approximately $743,132 was available in Park Impact Fee fund balances. Staff recommended directing those funds toward the priority projects listed above and continuing future funding decisions based on adopted master plans, the Outdoor Recreation Plan, community input, and PRAB priorities. PRAB unanimously approved, via motion, the recommendations for collecting Park Impact Fees into a single fund and allocated based on system-wide priorities rather than geographic origin. PRAB also approved recommendations for how to spend available funds, but requested that $10,000 be spent on shade structures at the Dog Park rather than landscaping improvements at Glen Park and Sterling Ponds Park. The purpose of this memo is to provide an update on currently available Park Impact Fee fund balance, provide recommendations for how additional funds should be spent, and to recommend a resolution for Council to adopt. DISCUSSION At the end of every calendar year, Finance staff summarize available fund balance accrued through Park Impact Fees, which are fees that land developers pay for some or all of the capital costs necessary to accommodate their development project. At the January 2026 PRAB meeting, Staff presented the Park Impact Fee fund balance as of December 31, 2024 as accounting for 2025 funds was not yet available. The following table summarizes what is currently available: Memorandum June 17, 2026 Page 3 Table 1 – Available Park Impact Fee Summary (as of June 11, 2026) The amount available is $206,868 more than what was previously presented. At that same meeting, the following table was provided to summarize the anticipated costs for completing the recommended projects at Glen Park, Sterling Ponds Park, and DeSanctis Park: Memorandum June 17, 2026 Page 4 Table 2 – Cost Estimates for Priority Park Projects Note: estimated costs are based on input from City staff, solicited quotes from manufacturers, and recent completed projects. Final costs are dependent on final approved designs and are subject to change. Of the items which list Park Impact Fees as a funding source, PRAB elected not to pursue “Park Landscaping” at Glen or Sterling Ponds Park. Thus, the remaining projects which were not accounted for at the previous review due to lack of available funds were the Multi-Use Park Building and the Cascade Avenue Trail Connection at Glen Park. The Multi-Use Park Building was assumed to include bathrooms, plumbing, electricity, and storage, however alternate designs could be pursued to reduce costs and still meet park needs. If the scope of the building is reduced – to an open air structure with enclosed portable restrooms, for example – then the Multi-Use Park Building and Cascade Avenue Trail Connection could be implemented with available funds. The improved Cascade Avenue Trail Connection could dovetail with the reconstruction of the Swinging Bridge, creating a revitalized entry at the north end of the park. Glen Park Completion of Phase 02 of the Glen Park Master Plan has been identified as a City Council Strategic Initiative for 2025-2027. Based on the updated design plans from 2017 (Figure A, below, and attached) and the construction documents from the 2019 renovation project, Staff recommends that Phase 02 be defined as: • Removal of the existing bathroom structure, open air pavilion, and associated pavement. • Removal of sand volleyball court. • Removal of all play structures, not including what was installed in 2019 (play area immediately southeast of pavilion). • Removal of existing trees as needed to construct multi-purpose park building. • Removal of basketball court. Memorandum June 17, 2026 Page 5 • Construction of multi-use sport court, including winter use accommodations. • Construction of multi-purpose park building. • Completion of play area, including poured -in-place safety surfacing and playground equipment. • Construction of paved pathways to connect the proposed amenities to the existing trail system. • Installation of youth ballfield. • Improved Cascade Avenue trail connection. Figure 1 – 2017 Glen Park Renovation Plan (proposed Phase 02 highlighted in yellow) The 2017 plans also show a proposed parking lot on the east side of the park, but Staff has determined that the existing parking layout meets the demands of the park. In summary, upon the completion of Phase 02 the following park improvements will remain from the Glen Park Master Plan: • North Trail Loop • Pool Reconstruction • Overlook • Nature Trail Improvements • Picnic Shelter Memorandum June 17, 2026 Page 6 Given impending Kinni Riverway projects and their impact to the City-wide trail system, the North Trail Loop, Overlook, Natural Trail Improvements, and Picnic Shelter projects would benefit from implementation after Kinni Riverway projects have been completed. The pool remains a vital resource for the City and, while modernization is imminent, it is not currently identified as a priority project. Staff will continue to plan for these projects in the medium to long- term timeline as described in the Outdoor Recreation Plan (2035-2045). FISCAL IMPACT There is currently $950,000 available in Park Impact Fees to fund projects at City parks, which is $206,868 more than what was previously presented in January, 2026 . The following list is what PRAB approved to fund with available Park Impact Fee Fund Balance: 1) Glen Park Playground $575,000 2) Glen Park Multi-Use Sport Court $65,000 3) Sterling Ponds Park Picnic Shelter $75,000 4) DeSanctis Park Water Service $15,000 5) Dog Park Shade Structures (2) $10,000 Total: $740,000 Staff is proposing to use the remaining balance to fund the following projects to complete Phase 02 of the Glen Park improvement project: 1) Multi-Use Park Building $90,000 2) W Cascade Improvements $50,000 3) Youth Ballfield $70,000 Total: $210,000 CONCLUSION The updated Park Impact Fee fund balance provides the City with an opportunity to advance additional park improvements while remaining consistent with the priorities previously established by PRAB, City Council Strategic Initiatives, and adopted park maste r plans. Since the original analysis was completed, an additional $206,868 in Park Impact Fee revenue has been collected, increasing the total available balance to $950,000. PRAB previously identified completion of key improvements at Glen Park, Sterling Ponds Park, DeSanctis Park, and the Dog Park as the highest priorities for available Park Impact Fee funding. With the additional funds now available, the City is positioned to complete the remaining components of Phase 02 of the Glen Park Master Plan by funding the proposed Multi -Use Park Building, W. Cascade Avenue access improvements , and youth ballfield . These projects will enhance accessibility, improve circulation and con nectivity, expand recreational opportunities, and create a more welcoming gateway into one of River Falls' most historic and heavily utilized parks. Completion of Phase 02 will represent a significant milestone in implementing the community vision established through the Glen Park Master Plan and reinforced through the City's Strategic Initiatives. Moving forward, Park Impact Fee investments should continue to be guided by adopted Memorandum June 17, 2026 Page 7 master plans, the Outdoor Recreation Plan, community input, and PRAB recommendations to ensure that future improvements are equitable, strategic, and responsive to community needs. Staff therefore recommends that PRAB reaffirm its previous funding recommendations and recommend allocation of the additional available Park Impact Fee funds toward the Multi -Use Park Building , Youth Ballfield, and W. Cascade Avenue improvements at Glen Park, while forwarding the attached resolution to City Council for consideration and adoption. ARCHITECTURE + ENGINEERING + ENVIRONMENTAL + PLANNING www.is-grp.com GLEN PARK RENOVATION PROJECT River Falls, Wisconsin September 19, 2017 ISG Project No. 17-20367 0 REFERENCE SCALE 1" = FEET 30 60 120 60 N PROPOSED SITE SITE PLAN - PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS A SHEET NUMBER 2/16 N 0 60 120 180 Scale: 1” = 60’-0” LEGEND Internal Park Roadway + Drop-off Southwest Parking Lot Northwest Parking Lot SE Parking Lot River Access Trailhead Paved Multi-Use Trails North Trail Loop Cascade Avenue Trail Connection Pavilion Maintenance Building Multi-Purpose Park Building Picnic Shelter Splash Pad + Pool Creative Play Area Mid Park Path + Seating Areas Overlook Nature Trail Improvements Sports Court Youth Ballfield Existing Open Lawn Space 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 3 6 7 8 11 12 13 10 14 16 4 2 9 15 Glen Park Road West Park Street 5 Existing Pickleball Courts Bartosh Lane 17 18 19 20 1 1 6 7 17 17 18 19 20 Status as of 06/17/2026 Phase 01 - Complete Phase 02 - In Progress Phase 03 - Future Project No current plans RESOLUTION NO. ADOPTION OF A CITY-WIDE PARK IMPACT FEE FUNDING POLICY AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PRIORITY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statute § 66.0617 authorizes municipalities to collect and expend Park Impact Fees for capital improvements necessary to accommodate growth and development; and WHEREAS, the City of River Falls adopted Park Impact Fees through Ordinance No. 2002-17 to support the acquisition, expansion, and improvement of park facilities serving new development; and WHEREAS, the City has historically applied an informal practice of allocating Park Impact Fees to parks located generally near the developments generating those fees; and WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board has reviewed the memorandum titled “Park Impact Fee Analysis and Recommendations” and subsequent update, dated January 21, 2026 and June 17, 2026, prepared by the Conservation and Parks Manager; and WHEREAS, the memorandum identifies that the current allocation practice has created inequities in available funding between older and newer neighborhoods and may limit the City’s ability to address the highest-priority park improvement needs city-wide; and WHEREAS, the memorandum further recommends that Park Impact Fees be collected and maintained within a singular city -wide fund to provide greater flexibility and allow the City to prioritize projects based on adopted plans, accessibility needs, community benefit, and strategic priorities; and WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Advisory Board finds that the recommended projects are consistent with the City’s Outdoor Recreation Plan, the 2025–2027 Strategic Initiatives, adopted park master plans, and the City’s goals of improving accessibility, recreation opportunities, and equitable access to park amenities; and WHEREAS, there is currently approximately $ 950,000 available in Park Impact Fee funds for eligible capital park improvements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board of the City of River Falls, Wisconsin, as follows: 1. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board recommends that it become City policy to collect and maintain Park Impact Fees within a singular city -wide fund that may be utilized for eligible capital improvements at any City park, regardless of the geographic area in which the fees were originally collected. 2. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board recommends that the City proceed with the following priority park improvement projects utilizing available Park Impact Fee funds in an amount of $950,000: a) Glen Park Playground Improvements b) Glen Park Multi-Use Sport Court c) Glen Park Multi-Use Park Building d) Glen Park Youth Ballfield e) W Cascade Trail Improvements at Glen Park f) Sterling Ponds Park Picnic Shelter g) DeSanctis Park Water Service for the Grow To Share Community Garden h) Dog Park Shade Structures (2) 3. The Park and Recreation Advisory Board further recommends that future Park Impact Fee expenditures continue to be guided by adopted master plans, the Outdoor Recreation Plan, community input, and future prioritization discussions by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and City Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Park and Recreation Advisory Board hereby forwards this resolution to the River Falls City Council for consideration and adoption. Adopted this ___ day of ____________, 2026. Alison Page, Mayor ATTEST: Amy White, City Clerk MEMORANDUM TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board FROM: Erica Ellefson, Public Works Manager DATE: June 17, 2026 TITLE: Public Works Maintenance Staff Report This staff report is specific to the Public Works Maintenance Department. I) Herbicide Treatment at the Dog Park a. Treatment of noxious weeds (thistle and wild parsnip) was completed at the River Falls Dog Park on June 9, 2026. Communication of the park closure was put on the entrance fence at the dog park a week in advance of the treatment. The Communications Coordinator also posted on Facebook about treatment and closure. It was recommended to have the park closed for 24 hours or once the chemical was dry, but staff closed it for 48 hours to ensure the chemical was dry for the safety of pets and owners. The park re-opened on Thursday, June 11 at 4PM. 3 Community Development Department: May 2026 Page 1 of 3 Introduction This report is provided monthly to update the Plan Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and other interested parties on Community Development efforts of the past month as it relates to the City’s Strategic Initiatives and the Department work plan. 2026 Community Development Major Projects *Denotes a Council Strategic Initiative CONNECTED COMMUNITY Kinnickinnic River Corridor Plan Phase I * o USACE Feasibility Study is approved! Safe Streets Action Plan* o The Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan was adopted by Council on May 12th. Glen Park Phase II* o Staff is working to determine next steps for implementing Phase 2 of the Glen Park Master Plan. Locust Street design o Preliminary roadway design is complete. Staff is preparing a recommendation to proceed with the project, including proposed sources and uses based on the engineering estimate. Mapping o Map of available sites for development o Map of current development in River Falls ECONOMIC VITALITY Downtown Project* o The Safe Streets for All Implementation Grant application has been submitted for a downtown reconstruction project. Continued Infill in Corporate Parks/Innovation Center Expansion* o Work with the Economic Development Administration (EDA) continues on the grant to expand the Innovation Center. o One April 28th the City Council approved the sale of a portion of Lot B in the Whitetail Ridge Corporate Park. Ensure sustained (re)development of the City from the prospect stage through construction o Brookgreen – Occupancy granted for Buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and Clubhouse. Buildings 7-10 are under construction. o Oak Hill – 1 permit issued, 2 COs issued. o Construction for the Sycamore Two senior housing and 4 duplexes project has begun. o The Preserve – 0 permits issued, 1 CO issued o Thompson Heights – 2 permits issued, 0 COs issued o Building Permit was issued for the Valley View 50-unit affordable housing project o The Wildflower Meadows subdivision on Powell Avenue is under construction. Water and Sewer utilities are currently being installed, including a closure of Powell Avenue through June 1st o Council approved the rezoning of a parcel in the Sterling Ponds Corporate Park to facilitate development of an industrial building. An application for site plan review has also been approved for the project o A site plan application has been approved for an 86,108 square foot industrial building in the Sterling Ponds Corporate Park on the parcel east of the St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center. The site will be home to J -Mark Industrial who specializes in manufacturing, assembly, and plastic injection molding o A site plan application has been approved for a new facility for Our Neighbor’s Place at 122 W. Johnson Street. Community Development Department: May 2026 Page 2 of 3 o An annexation petition submitted by the Delbert and Elaine Johnson trusts for approximately 55 acres south of CTH M at 1060th Street had a first reading at Council on May 26, 2026. o The City commissioned an updated Housing Needs Analysis to follow up on studies completed in 2018 and 2022. The 2026 study was presented to Council on May 26, 2026. FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY Examine Impact Fees* o Finance Dept is working with a consultant to examine impact fees for development Economic Development o The Economic Development Manager is a member of RFEDC, WEDA, River Falls Chamber, and St. Croix Valley Innovation Center Management Committee. QUALITY MUNICIPAL SERVICES Library Remodel* o Phase II of the library remodel is substantially complete. Phase III, which is mostly work in the lower level is ongoing and expected to be finalized in May. The total project came in under the awarded grant amount, and additional planned work is out for bid that includes technology, furniture, atrium, and glass walls in the basement. Fire Station Remodel* o Fire Station demolition began the week of February 9th and is ongoing. Vertical pre-cast concrete walls are up and there will continue to be short term roadway closures on Second Street and Elm Street. Hoffman Basin Study o The consultant provided a final copy of the Hoffman Basin Study. Division Street crosswalks o The Safe Streets for All Action Plan includes a concept plan for an improved pedestrian crossing at East Division and Wasson Lane. WIDNR Urban Non-Point Source Pollution grant o MSA Professional Services is completing a City-wide phosphorus model to document compliance with our stormwater MS4 Permit. Stewardship of Public Infrastructure o The 2026 Mill and Overlay project was awarded to Lepke Trucking and Excavating. Work will occur starting in July and will occur on Paulson Road. City staff prepared a grant application and anticipates receiving a Wisconsin Local Roads Improvement Grant for $50,000 to support this project. Conservation and Parks Division o Park and Recreation Advisory Board approved the master plan for pollinator demonstration gardens at DeSanctis Park. The plan creates 10 unique gardens located around the park’s stormwater pond: the first four gardens will be installed in 2026. o Staff has been collaborating with the National Park Service RTCA team to create a branding strategy for the Kinni Corridor project. The team have branded the corridor and associated projects as “The Kinni Riverway” and have selected a logo to associate with the projects. o The City has executed a contract with The Prairie Enthusiasts to continue invasive species BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED Permit Type MAY YTD Permit Value MAY Permit Value YTD Building Permits 23 100 $10,663,525 $19,814,095 New Home Permits 4 33 $1,035,000 $8,556,000 Community Development Department: May 2026 Page 3 of 3 management and habitat restoration within River Hills Park. The contract is for 2027-2028. The Community Development Department oversees the Plan Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Business Improvement District Board , Historic Preservation Commission , City Board of Appeals , Downtown Design Review Committee , Extraterritorial Zoning Committee (ETZ), Extra Territorial Board of Appeals, and River Falls Economic Development Corporation.