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--Lyman Fuson N O T I C E A meeting of the City of Evansville Park and Recreation Board will be held on the date and time stated below. Notice is further given that members of the City Council and Historic Preservation Commission may be in attendance. Requests for persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made by calling City Hall at (608)-882-2266 with as much notice as possible. City of Evansville Park and Recreation Board Regular Meeting City Hall, 31 S Madison St., Evansville, WI 53536 Wednesday, August 12, 2026 5:00 pm AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Motion to Approve Agenda 4. Motion to Waive the Reading of the Minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting and Approve them as Printed 5. Civility Reminder 6. Citizen Appearances 7. New Business A. Discussion and Motion to Approve Circus to be at Leonard Leota Park August 17th-21st, finding that the event to be in the public interest and meets the objectives to encourage Community Engagement, with the following conditions: 1. Occupancy at Leonard Leota Park from August 17th to August 21st with showtimes, offering free admission, being August 18th, 19th, and 20th, with fees to not exceed $300 2. Grant Permission for Overnight Parking/Sleeping in Lake Leota Park for Circus Event August 17th-20th 8. Park’s Report A. General Park Updates B. Adopt-A-Park 9. Aquatic Center 10. City Youth Baseball 11. Old Business 12. Upcoming Meetings A. September 15 at 6:00 p.m. B. October 20, November 17, December 15 13. Adjourn City of Evansville Park and Recreation Board Regular Meeting City Hall, 31 S Madison St., Evansville, WI 53536 Tuesday, July 21, 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 Fuson. Motion passed 7-0. 4. Motion to Waive the Reading of the Minutes from June 16, 2026 meeting and Approve them as Printed by Wallace, seconded by Barker. Motion passed 7-0. Correction to the location of the Van Drisse Park Adoption and Barker shared that the Motion of the Warming House wasn’t moved forward. 5. Civility Reminder: Poock issued a reminder to act good and kind to everyone. 6. Citizen Appearances: None 7. New Business: None 8. Park’s Report A. General Park Updates: Anderson shared that speed bumps are being installed at Lake Leota Park this week, and there was about $500 in vandalism damages at Larson Acres Park. The Police have identified one of the individuals involved in the vandalism. The July 4th weekend ended up being a nice weekend and just had a problem when the large tent was damaged in the Thursday night storms leading into the weekend. B. Adopt-A-Park: Anderson and Dalton will be meeting this week to look for more opportunities and update records. 9. Aquatic Center: Dalton shared that the slides haven’t been fixed yet for the peeling paint, there have been a number of compliments from teams that have come for the Swim Meets that have been held, and a large number of complaints have been made regarding the Non- Resident Daily Rate. The sports’ meeting will be held in the next week and that will determine the availability of staff for the remainder of the season. 10. City Youth Baseball: Dalton shared that it has been a fairly uneventful season. The season will be over August 1st with the Pool Party at the Aquatic Center. There was additional discussion regarding the next steps for the program with the reduced participation. Sigl was asked by Poock to reach out to the Royals to gage any interest in the program. 11. Old Business A. Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan Update (placeholder): No one present to give information. Members Present/Absent Others Present Alderperson Norman Barker P Scott Kriebs, Municipal Services Director Sue Merritt P Ray Anderson, Park Custodian Lyman Fuson P Elle Dalton, City Baseball Coordinator Chad Sigl P Chair, Matt Poock P Kris Evans P Sam Wallace P 4 B. Canoe Racks at Lake Leota: Evans has purchased the lumber and will begin building the rack soon. Wallace and Fuson offered to help. The plan is to put behind the Park Store so that it will be close to the launch but not completely visible. C. Traffic speed in Lake Leota Park: being addressed with installation of speed bumps. 12. Upcoming Meetings A. August 18th at 6:00 p.m. B. September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15 13. Adjourn: Poock adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m. Name of Park: Address Volunteer Name Leonard-Leota Park Antes Drive, Leonard-Leota Park 15 Antes Drive St. John's Lutheran Church Leonard Park Drive, Leonard-Leota Park St. John's Lutheran Church Burr W Jones Circle, Leonard-Leota Park 359 Burr W Jones Circle Evansville Jay's Leonard-Leota Flowerbeds Leonard-Leota Park #1 (Welcome Sign) By Hwy 14, North of Madison Street Tanner Van Drisse Leonard-Leota Park #2 By Hwy 14, South of Madison Street Available Leonard-Leota Park #3 By tank Available Leonard-Leota Park #4 Triangle, by the bell tower Evansville Wellness Group Leonard-Leota Park #5 In the road, up the hill Debbie Milbrandt Leonard-Leota Park #6 By Second Street Tim Mani Leonard-Leota Park #7 Spraypad Available Brzezinksi Park Corner of West Church and Crawford Street The Lions Club Countryside Park North Water Street Available Dog Park 545 S Madison St Home Depot-Janesville Franklin Park Franklin Park Playground 200 Franklin Street, Intersection of E Main and Union Street Available Flower Bed, Franklin Park 201 Franklin Street, at the sign by the Intersection of E Main and Union Street Linda Refield Larson Acres Par k Larson Acres Park South 6th Street Evansville 4H Club Boulevard 7th St, boulevard leading into Aquatic Center Available Roundabout Roundabout in front of Aquatic Center Available Peace Gardens/ Seminary Park South Fourth Street, near Church Street The Lions Club Roundabout South 6th Street/Badger Drive Available Wind Prairie Park South Second Street, near Old Hwy 92 Marcia Kremer 8B