Park and Rec Committee Minutes – 2025-10-28

October 28, 2025 (Allouez Parks, Recreation & Forestry Committee Meeting) 1 ALLOUEZ PARKS, RECREATION, & FORESTRY COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH, 2025 AT 5:30 P.M. ALLOUEZ VILLAGE HALL, 1900 LIBAL STREET CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL In the absence of Chairperson Hallberg, the meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Chris Clark Present: Keith Leiterman, Gerry Faller, Marc Seidl, Deidra Ruohomaki, Jason Mathwig, Rob Atwood Excused: Ryan Hallberg Also Present: Chris Clark ELECTION OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE CHAIR With the resignation of Ryan Hallberg, the Committee must elect a new Chairperson for the remainder of his term. J. Mathwig moved to elect Marc Seidl as Committee Chair. G. Faller seconded the motion. Motion passed. MODIFY / ADOPT AGENDA J. Mathwig moved to adopt the agenda as presented. D. Ruohomaki seconded the motion. Motion passed. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2025, MINUTES D. Ruohomaki recommended the E-bike classifications should include Class “3”, the number was inadvertently left out of the minutes. R. Atwood moved to approve the minutes dated September 23, 2025, with the recommended correction regarding the E-bike classifications. K. Leiterman seconded the motion. Motion passed. PUBLIC APPEARANCES Jim ORourke, 2339 Oakwood Avenue - Provided information about a local monarch butterfly group , Monarch Green Bay, that is looking to install monarch waystation habitat sites along the Fox River Trail and the East River Trail. They are currently working with the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department to install future sites within the Village parks and trail systems. Sites would be planted and maintained by volunteers at no cost to the Village. October 28, 2025 (Allouez Parks, Recreation & Forestry Committee Meeting) 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS a. Resignation of Ryan Hallberg from the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Committee. b. Resignation of Deidra Ruohomaki from the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Committee. c. Holiday Gala Dinner and Dance – December 9th from 5-9 pm at Riverside Ballroom. Cost is $21 per person with pre-registration required by November 27th. INFORMATION: UPDATES ON DISCUSSION ITEMS AND PROJECTS a. Walleyes for Tomorrow, a conservation-oriented organization, is planning a two-day walleye spawning habitat project on the Fox River near Sunset Park this winter. - Working with Wisconsin DNR fish biologists - Installation of a stone reef on the ice - Will access the site through Sunset Park to deliver stone - They will utilize protection mats in addition to the frozen ground to reduce any damage to the park b. Updates on park projects and maintenance items. - Webster Park parking lot project is complete - Eastlawn Park shelter renovation ▪ Pavement installation this week with landscape restoration to follow - Green Isle Park site lighting ▪ Light bases are installed ▪ Poles and light heads will be installed upon delivery ▪ Roadway lighting will be completed in 2026 - Staff maintenance items ▪ Mowing and fall cleanup ▪ Winterizing facilities and athletic fields ▪ Green Isle Park tennis court repairs ▪ Crackfilling on the East River Trail ▪ Pull kayak launches for the winter ▪ Tree removals and tree planting DISCUSSION: E-BIKES, SCOOTERS, AND MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON TRAILS C. Clark provided an update on previous action taken by the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department. - Installed 10 mph speed limit signs along the East River Trail and within Green Isle Park - Will be including trail rules and etiquette information in the 2026 All About Allouez brochure as well as the Village website and Facebook page. - Will review the effectiveness of these items in 2026 and report any necessary updates or changes to the Committee. No further discussion was held by the Committee. October 28, 2025 (Allouez Parks, Recreation & Forestry Committee Meeting) 3 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - Riverview Park stormwater pond update ADJOURNMENT J. Mathwig moved to adjourn at 5:54 PM. G. Faller seconded the motion. Motion passed. Minutes taken by Chris Clark, Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry