Parks-Commission-Meeting-Agenda-8-10-2026.pdf

INSPECTION CONFERENCE ROOM 9229 W. LOOMIS ROAD FRANKLIN, WISCONSIN PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Citizen Comment Period III. Approval of Minutes a. Approval of regular meeting minutes of July 13, 2026 IV. New Business a. Park Open and Closing Hours. Proposal to revise park facility hours to “All Basketball, Pickleball, Tennis Courts shall open from 7:30 a.m. to dusk” versus dawn to dusk. b. 2026 meeting schedule. Selection of date and parks to visit for Tour of Parks. V. Unfinished Business a. Update on parks maintenance. b. Community Event Engagement. Involvement in City of Franklin community events. c. Franklin Woods Halloween Decorations. Review of proposal to hang Halloween decorations along the trail in Franklin Woods d. Victory Creek Trail Mowing and Natural Resources. Information about use of prescribed/controlled burns to maintain native vegetation and reduce invasive species. e. Park Facilities Reservation and Permitting Policies; Proposal to increase security deposit and fees for Park Permits. Discussion of reservation policies for league sports and other groups, fees, rules and policies for parks. VI. Adjournment Any question regarding items on this agenda may be directed to the Department of City Development’s office at 414 -425- 4024, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Notice is given that a quorum of other governmental bodies may be present at this meeting to present, discuss and/or gather information about a subject over which they have decision -making responsibility, although they will not take formal action thereto at this meeting. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information, contact the City Clerk’s office at 414-425-7500. REMINDERS: Next Regular Parks Commission Meeting: September 14, 2026