Joint Session Piers Harbor & Lakefront Committee and Board of Park Commissioners — Agenda Packet

June 23, 2026 Board of Park Commissioners Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakegeneva.gov Piers, Harbor, and Lakefront Committee and Board of Park Commissioners Agenda Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 6:00 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Council Chambers (Main Floor) Members: PHL - President: Cindy Yager; Members: Cathy Stoodley, Linda Frame, Brian Smith, Sherri Ames. Parks - President: Adam St. Marie; Members: Dana Furlo, Craig Lambrecht, Jessica Pokorny, David Quickel, Peggy Schneider, and Betty Volquardsen. Council Liaisons: Alderperson Cindy Yager and Mayor Todd Krause 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Comments from the public limited to 5 minutes, limited to items on this agenda 4. Presentation regarding the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation and Lakefront Plan 5. Discussion/Recommendation regarding the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation and Lakefront Plan Kickoff Presentation 6. Adjournment A quorum of the Council may be present; however, no official Council action will be taken. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting should be made to the City Clerk’s office in advance so that the appropriate accommodations can be made. Page 1 of 13 Joint Meeting of the Park Board and Piers, Harbors, and Lakefront Committee June 23, 2026 Land to Lake Plan Kickoff Meeting Introductions Page 2 of 13 Susan Hansen GREG WEYKAMP ROLE: WATERFRONT MARINA SPECIALIST LEAD JEFF MALONEY ROLE: PRINCIPAL DESIGNER JACKIE MICH ROLE: PROJECT MANAGER BILL CLEVENGER ROLE: PARK & RECREATION OPERATIONS & ORGANIZATION SUZIE FROMSON ROLE: WATERFRONT MARINA SPECIALIST KYLE ESTRADA ROLE: DOCUMENT AUTHOR & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LEAD NENG LOR ROLE: ASSISTANT PARK DESIGNER DAN ECKBERG ROLE: GIS SPECIALIST Sussssssanan ananannn HaHaHaannnnH nnnnnsensenssennsensenss nsens nsensensennsensen 400+ MARINAS DESIGNED AWARD WINNING SUSTAINABLE MARINAS WATERFRONT PARKS PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLANS Page 3 of 13 PARKS DEPARTMENT GUIDANCE • Organizational recommendations – staffing levels, roles, needed skills, etc. • Roles for Parks and DPW • Framework for long-term operational budgeting and capital planning Bill Clevenger Goals & Objectives Page 4 of 13 Goals & Objectives • Prioritize long-term cost efficiency, operational resilience, environmental stewardship, and responsible use of public resources, while supporting high-quality user experiences • Unify parks and lakefront planning • Inclusive public participation process • Plan for the future of parks, meet WDNR requirements Goals & Objectives, continued • Address lakefront operations and infrastructure • Evaluate recreation programming • Assess the public’s interest in a community center • Recommend organizational frameworks the Parks Department Page 5 of 13 PLANNING OUTCOMES • Score and prioritize recommendations • Organizational recommendations for the Parks Department • Cost estimates to inform capital improvement recommendations • Implementation table + action steps • Funding resources Project Overview Page 6 of 13 An integrated parks and lakefront system plan… Park System • An integrated Comprehensive Outdo or Recreation Plan that offers cle ar vision and sets clear priorities Lakefront • A Lakefront System Plan that considers the complexities of lakefront operations and management Recreation Program • Review the Recreation Program and explore potential models for the future Community Center • Exploration of feasibility of a Community Center, based on ga ther community interest, desired a menities, and potential locations Connectivity • Trails, sidewalks, bikeways, and shoreline a ccess Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) • Inventory and evaluate existing recreational facilities • Data collection and analysis • Evaluate City parkland standards and analyze park service areas • Evaluate community needs and priorities through public engagement Page 7 of 13 CORP, continued • Develop recommendations for the maintenance and improvement of the park and recreation system • Recommend specific facility improvements, identify future park and trail locations, • Identify potential funding sources, including state and federal grants • Create an implementation strategy CITY OF LAKE GENEVA INTEGRATED PARKS & LAKEFRONT SYSTEM PLAN LAKEFRONT SYSTEMS PLAN: ELEMENTS • Data Collection • Visual Condition Assessment • Infrastructure and operations • Marina & Pier System • Riviera Beach & Shoreline Experience • Boat Launch & Waterfront Circulation • Partnership Agreements • Riviera Plaza & Vendor Zones Page 8 of 13 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Core Activites: ƒ Boater Focus Groups ƒ Stakeholder Focus Groups ƒ Pop-Up Engagement ƒ Online Community Survey UTILIZING ENGAGEMENT TO DRIVE THE PLAN Project Schedule Page 9 of 13 May-June July-August September- January February Key Milestones • Site Visit 1 – June 2 • Joint PB-PHL Kickoff – June 23 • Focus Groups – June 23 and July 7 • Pop-Up Events – July 2 and August 22 • Community Survey – Month of July • Draft #1 of Plan – September • Joint PB-PHL Meetings & Revised Drafts – October & December • Final Draft of Plan & Prioritization – January 2027 • Open Houses & Plan Adoption – February 2027 Page 10 of 13 Discussion Key Issues & Opportunities Issues & Opportunities – Lakefront • Marina & Pier System • Riviera Beach & Shoreline Experience • Boat Launch & Waterfront Circulation • Riviera Plaza & Vendor Zones • Input from Boaters • Revenue Sources • Others? Page 11 of 13 Issues & Opportunities – Park System • Park System: • Downtown Parks • Neighborhood Parks • Hillmoor • Veterans Park Scheduling • Trails/Connectivity • Others? Issues & Opportunities – Rec. Programming • New Parks Department • Recreational Programming • Community Center • Revenue Sources • Others? Page 12 of 13 Next Step: Community Survey Page 13 of 13