Minutes

City of Evansville Park and Recreation Board Regular Meeting City Hall, 31 S Madison St., Evansville, WI 53536 Tuesday, September 16, 2025 6:00 pm MINUTES 1. Call to Order: Stuart 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 5-0. 4. Motion to Waive the Reading of the Minutes from August 19, 2025 meeting and Approve them as Printed by Evans, seconded by Fuson. Motion passed 5-0. 5. Civility Reminder: Stuart issued a reminder to be respectful of others. 6. Citizen Appearances: None 7. New Business 8. Park’s Report: Anderson shared that the restrooms will be closing at the end of October with the exception to Larson Acres Park and Countryside due to the Soccer season. There was discussion about potentially closing the lower park for the winter. The discussion included advantages of having Leota Park open such as higher park utilization. Concerns included potential vandalism and overfishing. No decision was made. A. Adopt-A-Park Updates: Anderson shared that there are a few signs that need to be put up. B. Aquatic Center Updates: Anderson shared that there is a plan to be worked on to get the pool winterized for the year. Stuart suggested a revisit for a discussion about August hours at the April meeting. 9. Old Business A. Frank & Carole Wyrostek reviewing Aquatic Center music levels: Wyrostek wanted to let the Park Board know that the volume level that was voted on at the July 29th meeting has not been maintained. Wyrostek said that he had reached out to the Aquatic Center and Park Board Chair Poock a few times, but the music level was very inconsistent. Stuart cautioned Wyrostek that the communication should remain with a City employee instead of reaching out to Poock. Stuart also explained that more than likely the topic will be brought up again. There was additional discussion about how the wind could factor into the level of music. B. Larson Acres Park Construction Status: Anderson shared that the ball diamonds are still not great but they are open and available for use. C. Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan Update: No updates to be given. 10. Upcoming Meetings A. Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. 11. Adjourn: Stuart adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m. Members Present/Absent Others Present Alderperson Erika Stuart P Ray Anderson, Parks’ Custodian Sue Merritt A Elle Dalton, Youth Baseball Coordinator Lyman Fuson P Frank Wyrostek, Resident Chad Sigl P Chair, Matt Poock A Kris Evans P Sam Wallace P