Minutes

The minutes are not final until approved at the next regular Park Board meeting. City of Evansville Park and Recreation Board Regular Meeting City Hall, 31 S Madison St., Evansville, WI 53536 Tuesday, March 19, 2024 6:00 pm MINUTES 1. Call to Order: Neeley called the meeting to order at 6:00pm 2. Roll Call: 3. Motion to Approve Agenda by Espinosa, seconded by Prudhon. Motion passed 7-0. 4. Motion to waive the reading of the minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting and approve them as printed by Sigl, seconded by Fuson. Motion passed 7-0. Discussion on minutes were to change karaoke to kayak, and the TruGreen quote was from Kriebs instead of Neeley. 5. Civility Reminder: Neeley issued a reminder that we hold all city meetings with respect and decorum. 6. Citizen Appearances: None 7. New Business: A. CSA Coalition Bike Ride: Board members thought that the event map looked fine. There was a question about the cost to rent the entire park, and what other City resources were being utilized by the event. B. Review of Swimming Pool Rates- Resolution #2024-07: Board members were not happy that they were not able to offer recommendations for the Pool Rate Schedule before it was adopted by Council. The Board universally feels that this occurrence sets a bad precedent that shows little respect for the advice and service of the members of the Board. Sigl expressed explicitly that the rates should be streamlined and are too complicated. There were also questions on reasoning for a discount of $15 for a second child for Non-Resident Swim Lessons. Neeley shared his feelings with the Board that he had shared at Council, that more information is needed. The information needed would be about how the rates are determined by staff, including projected revenues and their budgetary impact. The Board agreed that there has been no communication of these figures if they exist. C. Pool Schedule: Olsen presented a tentative pool schedule. The Board shared that they would be interested in seeing the rest of the pool amenities that will be available during times that the pool will be occupied by the Swim Team or Lessons. 8. Park’s Report: Anderson shared that the restrooms and the fields at Larson Acres Park will Members Present/Absent Others Present Alderperson Cory Neeley P Scott Kriebs, Municipal Services Dir. Sue Merrit P Angie Olsen, Aquatic Center Director Lyman Fuson P Ray Anderson, Park’s Custodian Chad Sigl P Matt Poock P Jim Espinosa P Gene Prudhon P The minutes are not final until approved at the next regular Park Board meeting. not be open this year. Kriebs shared an update on the bid process for the Dam. In addition, the roads will be resurfaced after the Splashpad and Dam projects are completed. Kriebs also shared that the Sport Court will likely be built in Larson Acres Park. Poock shared that the fundraising for the Sport Court has nearly been completed. 9. Old Business A. Aquatic Center, Splashpad, and Park Improvement Updates: None B. Aquatic Center Donation Appreciation: Poock shared that a display is being worked on for the donors and there will be an event held to unveil the display of appreciation. C. Ice Rink: None 10. Upcoming Meetings A. Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 6:00pm 1. Discussion and possible date/time change due to conflicting with Common Council Reorganization Meeting: Discussion resulted in a decision to move the meeting to 5:30pm on April 16th. B. Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm 11. Motion to Adjourn by Espinosa, seconded by Prudhon. Motion passed 7-0.