Parks-Commission-Meeting-Agenda-7-13-2026.pdf

HEARING ROOM 9229 W. LOOMIS ROAD FRANKLIN, WISCONSIN PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, July 13, 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 June 8, 2026 IV. New Business a. Public event request: popsicle giveaway. Request by Franklin resident Barbara Kelley to host a "Love My City" event sponsored by Southbrook Church in Franklin. We want to go to Kayla's Playground on August 8 and Lion's Legends on August 9th to hand out Free Freeze Pops. b. Materials for Newsletter including National Wildlife Federation Certification information or other articles about environmental topics and events. The next City Newsletter is tentatively scheduled to go out in August 2026. Materials must be submitted by Wednesday, July 15th. c. Victory Creek Trail Mowing and Natural Resources. Information about use of prescribed/controlled burns to maintain native vegetation and reduce invasive species. d. Park Facilities Reservation and Permitting Policies ; Proposal to increase security deposit and fees f or Park Permits . Discussion of reservation policies for league sports and other groups, fees, rules and policies for parks. V. Unfinished Business a. Update on parks maintenance. b. Community Event Engagement. Involvement in City of Franklin community events. c. Natural Resource Impact Compensation Guide – Discussion and adoption of draft Guide for adoption and administration by the Commission. d. Motorbikes on Trails. Discussion of use of motorbikes on City of Franklin Trails. Information about Update to Ch 87 Bicycles, Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters. 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: August 10, 2026