Minutes

The minutes are not official until approved at the next regular meeting. City of Evansville Park and Recreation Board Regular Meeting City Hall, 31 S Madison St., Evansville, WI 53536 Tuesday, August 20, 2024 6:00 pm MINUTES 1. Call to Order: Neeley called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm 2. Roll Call: 3. Motion to Approve Agenda by Fuson, seconded by Evans. Motion passed 6-0. 4. Motion to Waive the reading of the minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting and Approve them as printed by Poock, seconded by Fuson. Motion passed 6-0. 5. Civility Reminder: Neeley issued a reminder that we hold all city meetings with respect and decorum. 6. Citizen Appearances: A. Don Johnson: Johnson shared that he was pleased to see the carved eagle in the tree at Lake Leota and would like to offer a suggestion of having the American flag by the eagle. He would also like to see if there would be a way to light up the flag at that location as well. 7. New Business: A. Kayak Storage/Rental: Neeley would like to see if there was a way to have something lined up for next spring. There was additional discussion on location and feasibility. There was discussion on opportunities for the Park Store. B. Chapter 86: Parks and Recreation & corresponding Fee Schedule for Review: Kriebs shared that the goal is to work on Chapter 86 and revamp several items in it. Kriebs suggested that everyone look at it and become familiar with it. 8. Park’s Report: Anderson shared that the park is starting to look better now that the construction equipment has been removed. The grass mowing has kept the Parks’ crew busy all summer. Kriebs shared that a laser will be purchased to help deter the geese. 9. Aquatic Center: A. Season Report/Updates: Olsen went over some of the data information on the passes and swim lessons. Sigl inquired about the operational cost of the for the summer. Olsen reported that there will be a meeting with the City Administrator to go over the numbers. There was discussion about opportunities for next year. Members Present/Absent Others Present Alderperson Cory Neeley P Scott Kriebs, Municipal Services Director Sue Merrit P Ray Anderson, Park’s Custodian Lyman Fuson (arrived at 6:03pm) P Angie Olsen, Aquatic Center Director Chad Sigl P Don Johnson Matt Poock P Jim Espinosa P Kris Evans P The minutes are not official until approved at the next regular meeting. 10. Old Business: None 11. Upcoming Meetings: A. Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:00pm 12. Adjourn: Neeley adjourned the meeting at 6:55pm