Parks-Commission-Meeting-Agenda-6-8-2026.pdf

HEARING ROOM 9229 W. LOOMIS ROAD FRANKLIN, WISCONSIN PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, June 8, 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 May 11, 2026 IV. New Business a. Election of a Chairperson. b. Election of a Vice-Chairperson. c. Appointment of a Secretary by the Chairperson. d. Request for Reconsideration of Pickleball Reservation Request by Franklin Civic Celebration. Request to reserve the courts at Lion Legen Park on Friday July 3 from 9 AM to 4 PM for a tournament. e. Vernon Barg Tennis Courts. Request for information about plans to resurface the tennis courts. V. Unfinished Business a. Update on parks maintenance. b. Community Event Engagement. Involvement in City of Franklin community events. c. Discussion of combined Parks and Environmental Commission. Scope and purpose of combined commissions, including areas of policy oversight, role in park administration, land conservation, and natural resource protection. i. Review of Commission Recommendation Form for NRSEs. ii. Commission Rules and Procedures. Review of Parks Commission administrative rules, open meetings requirements, and Robert’s Rules. d. Natural Resource Impact Compensation Guide – Discussion and adoption of draft Guide for adoption and administration by the Commission. e. Littering Fines. Discussion of recommendation to Common Council to increase fines or enforcement for littering from commercial and waste removal trucks. f. Park Facilities Reservation and Permitting Policies. Discussion of reservation policies for league sports and other groups, fees, rules and policies for parks. g. Update on trail projects, including: South 116th Street, St. Martin of Tours, West Forest Home Avenue, West Church Street, State Highway 100, Ryan Creek and Cascade Creek Park. h. 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. Franklin Parks Commission Agenda 06/08/2026 Page 2 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: July 13, 2026