Minutes

City of Evansville Park and Recreation Board Regular Meeting City Hall, 31 S Madison St., Evansville, WI 53536 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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 6-0. 4. Motion to Waive the Reading of the Minutes from October 21, 2025 meeting and Approve them as Printed by Stuart, seconded by Evans. Motion passed 6-0. 5. Civility Reminder: Poock issued a reminder to be respectful of others. 6. Citizen Appearances: None 7. New Business A. Discussion and Possible Motion to Recommend to Common Council the Proposed Park Fee Schedule increases by Stuart, seconded by Fuson. Motion passed by Roll Call 6-0. There was discussion about the length of time since the last increases. Poock shared appreciation for the research done by Staff for similar sized communities. Kriebs recommended having these fees on the radar every couple of years to prevent the fees from getting so far behind the market and to keep the increases smaller. 8. Park’s Report: Anderson shared that the Restrooms are closed for the season. There are porta johns in place at Larson Acres and Lake Leota Park. A. Adopt-A-Park Updates: Discussion concluded with decision to pull the signs for the winter. B. Aquatic Center Updates: None C. Discussion on Winter Park Closure of Leonard Leota Park: The upper park will be blocked off as usual. The lower park would be blocked off starting between the Park Store and the Boy Scout building. There was discussion about having holiday lights in Lake Leota Park. 9. Old Business A. Park and Outdoor Recreation Plan Update: The survey is being left open a bit longer to try and get more feedback. 10. Upcoming Meetings A. Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Members Present/Absent Others Present Alderperson Erika Stuart P Scott Kriebs, Municipal Services Director Sue Merritt P Ray Anderson, Parks’ Custodian Lyman Fuson P Chad Sigl (arrived 6:04 p.m) P Chair, Matt Poock P Kris Evans P Sam Wallace A B. 2026: January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21 (conflict with Common Council Re- organization), May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15 Discussion and decision to adju st the start time for April 21st to 6:30 p.m. 11. Adjourn: Poock adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m.