Parks-Commission-Meeting-Agenda-5-11-2026.pdf

HEARING ROOM 9229 W. LOOMIS ROAD FRANKLIN, WISCONSIN PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. I. Call to Order and Roll Call Introduction of new members II. Citizen Comment Period III. Approval of Minutes a. Approval of regular meeting minutes of March 9, 2026 IV. Unfinished Business a. Update on parks maintenance. b. Community Event Engagement. Involvement in City of Franklin community events. i. Arbor Day – Event participation by community groups. 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 – Introduction of draft Guide for adoption and administration by the Commission. e. Proposal to revise woodland compensation ratio (UDO Table 15 -7-03) – Proposed UDO text amendment to revise woodland compensation ratios required for impacts to woodlands. f. Littering Fines. Discussion of recommendation to Common Council to increase fines or enforcement for littering from commercial and waste removal trucks. g. Park Facilities Reservation and Permitting Policies. Discussion of reservation policies for league sports and other groups, fees, rules and policies for parks. h. Update of Kayla’s Playground Tile Project (a collaboration with students and faculty from Franklin Middle School) i. Update of Kayla’s Playground Musical Bridge (a collaboration with MSOE/Create Institute students and faculty). V. New Business a. Park Ambassador Program Transition. Transition of management of Park Ambassador Program coordination to Franklin Health Department. b. 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. c. 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 Franklin Parks Commission Agenda 05/11/2026 Page 2 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: June 8, 2026