Minutes

City of Evansville Park and Recreation Board Regular Meeting City Hall, 31 S Madison St., Evansville, WI 53536 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 6:00 pm MINUTES 1. Call to Order: Poock called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call: 3. Motion to Approve Agenda by Sigl, seconded by Stuart. Motion passed 5-0. 4. Motion to Waive the Reading of the Minutes from December 16, 2025 meeting and Approve them as Printed by Fusion, seconded by Merritt. Motion passed 5-0. Correction that Sigl was not late to the December meeting. 5. Civility Reminder: Poock issued a reminder to be respectful of others. 6. Citizen Appearances: None 7. New Business A. Discussion on 2026 City Youth Baseball Leagues: There was discussion about the dwindling numbers for the coach pitch league. The items that need more information is in regard to the ages, the cost of the Royals, and potentially the cost of subsidizing those that can’t afford the program. 8. Park’s Report A. General Park Updates: Anderson reported that there are a large number of fishermen on the lake. The DNR has been around checking licensing and believes that most of those that are fishing are not keeping what they catch. To date, there have been no issues with the lower park being open for the winter. All the shelter’s roofs have been replaced. Sergeant added that there was about $125,000 discount on the final payment for the Larson Acres Park Project. There is still some negotiating going on with extended warranty or replacement for the pool area. B. Adopt-A-Park Updates: Nothing to report 9. Old Business A. Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan Update: Spranger reported that there was a lot of love for Leonard Leota and Larson Arcres Park. People are enjoying the trails but wish that there was more lighting around town and that the sidewalks were better kept up. Overall, Members Present/Absent Others Present Alderperson Erika Stuart P Scott Kriebs, Municipal Services Director Sue Merritt P Ray Anderson, Parks’ Custodian Lyman Fuson P Colette Spranger, Comm. Dev. Director Chad Sigl P Jason Sergeant, City Administrator Chair, Matt Poock P Kris Evans A Sam Wallace A the survey revealed that people would like to see fixing and upkeep of what the City currently has before spending money on something new. 10. Upcoming Meetings A. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. B. 2026: March 17, April 21 @ 6:30 p.m. (conflict with Common Council Re-organization), May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15 11. Adjourn: Poock adjourned the meeting at 6:22 p.m.