Minutes

City of Evansville Park and Recreation Board Regular Meeting City Hall, 31 S Madison St., Evansville, WI 53536 Tuesday, September 17, 2024 6:00 pm MINUTES 1. Call to Order: Neeley called the meeting to order at 6:00p 2. Roll Call: 3. Motion to Approve Agenda by Espinosa, seconded by Evans. Motion to Amend the Agenda to move 9B to 6B by Sigl, seconded by Fuson. Motion passed 5-0. 4. Motion to Waive the reading of the minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting and Approve them as printed by Neeley, seconded by Sigl. Motion passed 5-0. *Merrit arrived* 5. Civility Reminder: Neeley issued a reminder that we hold all city meetings with respect and decorum. 6. Citizen Appearances: Thompson is a volunteer for the Evansville Soccer Club and wants to listen for ways for the Soccer Club to be more engaging. 9B: Public Announcement System concerns: Wyrosteks’ wanted to address some of the concerns about the PA announcement and the volume level of the music. They wanted to stress that they support the Aquatic Center, but the decibel levels at times were alarmingly high. A couple of ideas during the discussion about ways to be better neighbors included setting volume maximum levels and setting a length of time that the music is played. 7. New Business: None 8. Park’s Report: Anderson reported that the lawn mowing has slowed down due to the lack of rain. Anderson has also received a bid for a new dock that will include a kayak launch. The roads have been paved in Leota Park. The migratory bird laser has been used one time to deter the geese. The Sport Court project at Larson Acres Park has started as well as the installation of the nets for the Ball Diamonds. There was additional discussion about the size of the soccer fields and the available seating. 9. Aquatic Center A. Season Report/Updates: Neeley asked for this item to be moved to next meeting. B. Public Announcement System concerns 10. Old Business: None Members Present/Absent Others Present Alderperson Cory Neeley P Scott Kriebs, Municipal Services Director Sue Merrit (6:01pm) P Ray Anderson, Park’s Custodian Lyman Fuson P Angie Olsen, Aquatic Center Director Chad Sigl P Ryan Thompson, Citizen Matt Poock A Frank & Carol Wyrostek, Citizen Jim Espinosa P Kris Evans P 11. Upcoming Meetings A. Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm 12. Adjourn: Neeley adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m.