Board of Park Commissioners Meeting — Agenda Packet

June 16, 2026 Board of Park Commissioners Agenda 1 City of Lake Geneva, 626 Geneva St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147-262.248.3673-www.cityoflakegeneva.gov Board of Park Commissioners Agenda Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 6:30 PM Lake Geneva City Hall; Conference Room 2A (2nd Floor) Members: President: Adam St. Marie 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. Approval of the minutes from May 19, 2026 5. Director's report 6. Discussion/Recommendation regarding Parks Budget 7. Discussion/Recommendation regarding Spring Plantings by Utility Commission 8. Discussion/Recommendation regarding starting a Parks Foundation 9. Discussion/Recommendation regarding Park Board Expertise & Interests 10. Discussion/Recommendation regarding Future Park Events and Programs 11. 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 9 Board of Park Commissioners Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Lake Geneva City Hall, Conference Room 2A (2nd Floor) Call to Order Meeting was called to order by Adam St. Marie at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call Present: Adam St. Marie, Dana Furlo, Jessica Pokorny (left at 6:30 and returned at 7:15pm), David Quickel, Peggy Schneider, Betty Volquardsen, Alderperson Cindy Yager Staff present: Parks Director David Winger Absent: Craig Lambrecht (excused), Mayor Todd Krause (excused) Comments from the Public No comments Approval of the minutes from April 14, 2026 Motion to approve minutes as documented, by David Quickel 2nd by Adam St. Marie; Motion carries Annual Election of Officers a. Chair Motion to nominate Adam St. Marie for Chair by Peggy Schneider 2nd by Betty Volquardsen; Motion carries b. Secretary Motion to nominate Peggy Schneider for Secretary by Adam St. Marie 2nd by David Quickel; Motion carries Review of City Ordinances pertaining to the Board of Park Commissioners Reviewed City Ordinance with discussion on Sec. 54-56, subsection 2 and 4, and Sec. 54-69 Review Financial Reports DPW does a great job taking care of our parks. Discussions took place about operation and maintenance of each park. Parks Director reported he will reach out to the City Administrator about budget breakdown. Continue discussion next month Parks Director Update See Park’s report dated 05/19/2026 provided in the packet. I. CORP process will kickoff on June 2nd. Joint meeting with PHL will be held on June 23rd. Dunn Court Grand Opening took place on May 16, 2026. II. Discussed Parks Zone vs Rural Holding and Bottle Fillers III. Discussed Pickleball leagues and “Movie Night” at the beach IV. Discussed Dog Memorial Page 2 of 9 Update regarding Flat Iron Park – Brunk Pavilion sound system Parks Director is hoping to meet with on May 28th with sound system personnel. Discussion/Recommendation regarding Spring Plantings by Utility Commission Discussed various options for plantings. Park’s Director will set the date for planting after confirming availability of plants. Discussion/Recommendation regarding amendment to Parks section of City Schedule of Fees Discussed recommendations provided by David Winger about splitting shelter rentals into full- day options, half-day options and pickleball court reservations. Motion to recommend the proposed changes to the Park section of fees and send to the Common Council for approval by Adam St. Marie 2nd by Dana Furlo; Motion carries Discussion/Recommendation regarding possibility of starting a Parks Foundation See Parks Foundation presentation. A Parks Foundation will supplement not replace city investment. Will be presented to COW and Hillmoor Commission. Motion to recommend staff pursue opening capital campaign funds via a fiscal sponsor for projects as donor funds become available and begin evaluating formation of a 501(c)(3) Parks Foundation for long-term maintenance, capital improvement, and operational assistance by Adam St. Marie 2nd by Dana Furlo; Motion carries Discussion regarding Park Board Skills Background for Future Projects Motion to continue this agenda item to next month by Adam St. Marie 2nd by Betty Volquardsen; Motion carries Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 9:00 pm, by Adam St. Marie. 2nd by David Quickel; Motion carries Respectfully submitted by Peggy Schneider Page 3 of 9 Parks Report To: Lake Geneva Board of Park Commissioners From: David Winger, Parks Director Subject: 6/16/2026 Director’s Report Department Update I. Planning & Strategic Initiatives Building the future of the park system through planning, funding, and collaboration. • Joint CORP & Lakefront Plan planning has begun. • Parks Foundation structure and fundraising options continue to be evaluated. • Sponsorship opportunities are being explored for programs and capital projects. II. Operations & Facilities Seasonal projects and park improvements continue across the system. • Sailboat Plaza plantings are planned for installation the week of June 15. • Park addressing and zoning coordination remains underway. • Summer maintenance and facility preparations continue. III. Recreation & Programs Expanding opportunities for residents to connect through parks and recreation. • Beginner and intermediate pickleball league planning continues. • Additional community programming ideas are being evaluated. • Partnership opportunities are being explored for future events. IV. Finance & Administration Supporting responsible stewardship and long-term sustainability. • Three-year budget trend analysis completed for Board review. • Schedule of Fees recommendations are undergoing additional analysis. • Staff continues exploring grants, sponsorships, and alternative funding sources. Page 4 of 9 Parks Commission agenda – background information I. Item #6: Discussion/Recommendation regarding Parks Budget Background for Board Report: At the May meeting, the Board requested a review of three years of budget data to better understand operational spending trends and identify opportunities for future planning. The attached analysis highlights major expenditure categories, recurring costs, and areas that may warrant additional discussion as future budgets are developed. Board Role: Review the information and provide feedback regarding future budget priorities and areas for additional analysis. II. Item #7: Discussion/Recommendation regarding Spring Plantings by Utility Commission Background for Board Report: Following coordination between City departments, Breezy Hill has been selected to complete the Sailboat Plaza planting project. The design is based on the conceptual work developed by Commissioner Dana Furlo and installation is anticipated during the week of June 15. Board Role: For informational purposes only. No recommendation required. III. Item #8: Discussion/Recommendation regarding starting a Parks Foundation Background for Board Report: Staff has continued exploring options for establishing a Parks Foundation to support capital improvements, long-term maintenance, recreation programming, memorial donations, sponsorships, and grant opportunities. A presentation included in the packet outlines several organizational models and their associated advantages and challenges. Current Considerations Initial discussions focused on two primary approaches: • Independent Foundation: Greater long-term flexibility but requires creation of a governing board, bylaws, administrative support, and ongoing organizational oversight. • Fiscal Sponsor: Utilizes an existing nonprofit structure but may include administrative fees ranging from approximately 1.5% to 5% of managed donations. Page 5 of 9 As discussions progressed, staff identified that fiscal sponsor fees may be higher for fully spendable funds than initially anticipated. As a result, staff is also evaluating whether establishing a City Parks Fund could serve as an interim solution while a long-term foundation structure is developed. This approach could allow fundraising efforts to begin immediately while preserving a greater percentage of donor contributions for park projects. Staff's goal is to maximize the impact of donor contributions while maintaining flexibility to establish a permanent Parks Foundation when the appropriate organizational structure is in place. Fiscal sponsor example: a $500,000 donation managed through a fiscal sponsor charging a 5% administrative fee would result in $475,000 available for park improvements. City Parks fund example: a $500,000 donation would retain the full $500,000 for park improvements, as administrative costs are minimal and absorbed into the City's existing budget. Funds collected would be designated for specific projects ready for implementation. Board Role: Provide direction regarding the preferred foundation structure and partnership model. IV. Item #9: Discussion/Recommendation regarding Park Board Expertise & Interests Background for Board Report: Several significant park and recreation initiatives are anticipated over the coming months. Identifying the professional backgrounds, interests, and expertise represented on the Board may help staff better match Commissioners with fundraising efforts, community outreach, project planning, and special initiatives. Commissioners are encouraged to think in advance about their professional background and areas of interest before the meeting Board Role: Share areas of interest or expertise and discuss opportunities for involvement in upcoming projects. V. Item #10: Discussion/Recommendation regarding Future Park Events and Programs Background for Board Report: Staff is exploring opportunities to expand community programming through initiatives such as Movie Nights on the Beach, seasonal pickleball leagues, and other recreational offerings. This discussion is intended to generate additional ideas, identify potential community partnerships, and better understand opportunities for Board participation as programming continues to grow. Board Role: Provide feedback on program concepts, identify potential partnerships or volunteer opportunities, and discuss areas where Commissioners may wish to assist with implementation. Page 6 of 9 CITY OF LAKE GENEVA Finance Worksheet - Budget vs. Actual - Parks Page: 1 Period: 05/26 Jun 08, 2026 01:42PM 2026-26 2026-26 Variance % of Period Current year Current year Current year Budget Account Number Account Title Actual Actual Budget GENERAL FUND PARKS PARKS 11-52-00-46740 PARK APPLICATION FEE .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 11-52-00-46750 PARK USE FEES .00 2,675.00 15,000.00 12,325.00 17.83 11-52-00-48000 SPONSORSHIPS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 11-52-00-48500 PARK DONATIONS .00 380.95 5,000.00 4,619.05 7.62 11-52-00-48510 PARK DONATIONS-YMCA .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 11-52-00-48600 PARK FUND GRANTS .00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .00 11-52-00-48910 PARK FUND COLLECTIONS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 Total PARKS: .00 3,055.95 25,000.00 21,944.05 12.22 PARKS 11-52-00-51000 PARKS DIRECTOR .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 11-52-00-51100 SALARIES AND WAGES 13,836.00 50,732.00 119,850.00 69,118.00 42.33 11-52-00-51200 PARKS WAGES 18,470.68 35,384.62 120,635.00 85,250.38 29.33 11-52-00-51250 PARKS OVERTIME WAGES 1,159.13 2,088.53 11,120.00 9,031.47 18.78 11-52-00-51340 PARKS LIFE INSURANCE 34.29 95.52 300.00 204.48 31.84 11-52-00-51345 PARKS HEALTH INSURANCE 4,556.42 20,907.04 36,000.00 15,092.96 58.08 11-52-00-51350 PARKS DENTAL INSURANCE 315.30 1,173.25 2,120.00 946.75 55.34 11-52-00-51355 PARKS VISION INSURANCE 12.28 61.80 225.00 163.20 27.47 11-52-00-51360 PARKS RETIREMENT FUND 2,409.51 6,350.73 17,315.00 10,964.27 36.68 11-52-00-51370 PARKS DISABILITY INS 34.20 164.72 475.00 310.28 34.68 11-52-00-51520 PARKS SOCIAL SECURITY 2,506.42 6,584.60 19,248.00 12,663.40 34.21 11-52-00-52165 PARK PLAN .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 11-52-00-52220 PARKS ELECTRICITY 633.83 3,787.53 10,000.00 6,212.47 37.88 11-52-00-52240 PARKS GAS HEAT .00 336.77 1,500.00 1,163.23 22.45 11-52-00-52260 PARKS WATER & SEWER EXP .00 760.74 5,500.00 4,739.26 13.83 11-52-00-52270 FOUNTAINS/STATUES-WATER/SEWER .00 305.50 3,500.00 3,194.50 8.73 11-52-00-52410 BLDG MAINT&REPAIR-PARKS 2,429.51 4,131.49 6,500.00 2,368.51 63.56 11-52-00-52500 EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICES .00 2,179.16 6,500.00 4,320.84 33.53 11-52-00-53400 PARKS OPERATING SUPPLIES 689.35 811.51 6,500.00 5,688.49 12.48 11-52-00-53500 BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES-PARKS 442.00 8,722.21 30,000.00 21,277.79 29.07 11-52-00-53520 GROUNDS MAINT SUPPLIES 80.91 9,134.68 25,000.00 15,865.32 36.54 11-52-00-53620 GROUNDS FERTILIZER/WEED CONTR 1,152.24 3,446.96 7,500.00 4,053.04 45.96 11-52-00-53990 PARKS MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES .00 1,028.88 5,000.00 3,971.12 20.58 11-52-00-57360 PARK DONATION PURCHASES 4,065.00 12,195.00 .00 12,195.00- .00 11-52-00-57370 PARK DONATION PURCHASES-YMCA .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 11-52-00-58400 4 SEASON NATURE PRESERVE .00 3,000.00 14,800.00 11,800.00 20.27 11-52-00-59220 DUNN FIELD ELECTRIC 169.41 974.05 2,100.00 1,125.95 46.38 11-52-00-59500 BLDG MAINT SUPPLIES-RECREATION .00 .00 2,200.00 2,200.00 .00 11-52-00-59510 EQUIP MAINT SUPPL-RECREATION 392.60 392.60 1,000.00 607.40 39.26 Total PARKS: 53,389.08 174,749.89 454,888.00 280,138.11 38.42 VETERANS PARK 11-52-01-51200 VETS PARKS WAGES 7,627.64 10,625.55 60,759.00 50,133.45 17.49 11-52-01-51250 VETS PARKS OVERTIME .00 146.16 3,500.00 3,353.84 4.18 11-52-01-51340 VETS PARK LIFE INSURANCE 6.48 17.14 75.00 57.86 22.85 11-52-01-51345 VETS PARK HEALTH INSURANCE 2,639.68 4,982.40 18,000.00 13,017.60 27.68 11-52-01-51350 VETS PARK DENTAL INSURANCE 128.46 263.31 1,541.00 1,277.69 17.09 11-52-01-51355 VETS PARK VISION INSURANCE 8.69 16.40 55.00 38.60 29.82 11-52-01-51360 VETS PARKS RETIREMENT FUND 549.19 792.03 4,375.00 3,582.97 18.10 11-52-01-51370 VETS PARKS DISABILITY INS .00 .00 50.00 50.00 .00 Page 7 of 9 CITY OF LAKE GENEVA Finance Worksheet - Budget vs. Actual - Parks Page: 2 Period: 05/26 Jun 08, 2026 01:42PM 2026-26 2026-26 Variance % of Period Current year Current year Current year Budget Account Number Account Title Actual Actual Budget 11-52-01-51520 VETS PARKS SOCIAL SECURITY 558.48 793.78 4,916.00 4,122.22 16.15 11-52-01-52220 VETS PARKS ELECTRICITY 653.71 2,974.22 9,000.00 6,025.78 33.05 11-52-01-52240 VETS PARK GAS HEAT 120.14 1,653.78 1,000.00 653.78- 165.38 11-52-01-52260 VETS PARK WATER & SEWER .00 383.51 2,400.00 2,016.49 15.98 11-52-01-53400 VETS PARK OPERATING SUPPLIES 183.97 1,750.06 6,500.00 4,749.94 26.92 11-52-01-53500 BLDG MAINT & REPAIR .00 .00 3,000.00 3,000.00 .00 11-52-01-59520 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES .00 3,000.00 8,000.00 5,000.00 37.50 Total VETERANS PARK: 12,476.44 27,398.34 123,171.00 95,772.66 22.24 Total PARKS: 65,865.52 205,204.18 603,059.00 397,854.82 34.03 HILLMOOR HILLMOOR 11-62-01-51200 HILLMOOR WAGES 2,660.41 3,835.41 40,427.00 36,591.59 9.49 11-62-01-51250 HILLMOOR OVERTIME 27.26 27.26 .00 27.26- .00 11-62-01-51340 HILLMOOR LIFE INSURANCE .00 .20 20.00 19.80 1.00 11-62-01-51345 HILLMOOR HEALTH INSURANCE .00 23.44 4,000.00 3,976.56 .59 11-62-01-51350 HILLMOOR DENTAL INSURANCE .00 3.08 195.00 191.92 1.58 11-62-01-51355 HILLMOOR VISION INSURANCE .00 .00 20.00 20.00 .00 11-62-01-51360 HILLMOOR RETIREMENT FUND 36.52 121.11 1,100.00 978.89 11.01 11-62-01-51370 HILLMOOR DISABILITY INS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 11-62-01-51520 HILLMOOR SOCIAL SECURITY 204.96 293.34 3,552.00 3,258.66 8.26 11-62-01-53400 HILLMOOR OPERATING SUPPLIES .00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .00 11-62-01-53500 BLDG MAINT & REPAIR .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 11-62-01-59520 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES .00 37.95 3,500.00 3,462.05 1.08 11-62-01-59530 ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PLAN .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 11-62-01-59540 PARK PLAN-ZONE 1 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 11-62-01-59900 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,000.00 15,000.00 36,000.00 21,000.00 41.67 Total HILLMOOR: 5,929.15 19,341.79 93,814.00 74,472.21 20.62 Total HILLMOOR: 5,929.15 19,341.79 93,814.00 74,472.21 20.62 GENERAL FUND Revenue Total: .00 3,055.95 25,000.00 21,944.05 12.22 GENERAL FUND Expenditure Total: 71,794.67 221,490.02 671,873.00 450,382.98 32.97 Net Total GENERAL FUND: 71,794.67- 218,434.07- 646,873.00- 428,438.93- 33.77 Net Grand Totals: 71,794.67- 218,434.07- 646,873.00- 428,438.93- 33.77 Page 8 of 9 (16) Wild Geranium(13) Little Bluestem(13) Catmint (1) Pagoda Dogwood(2) Adams Crabapple(8) Common Milkweed(8) Joe Pye Weed(28) Goldsturm Black-eyed Susan(11) Wild Geranium Sail BoatsSign Designed By Silas TetzlaffDrawn By Andrea KrolDate June 3, 2026Revised SheetL1THIS PLAN AS AN INSTRUMENT OF SERVICE IS THE PROPERTY OF BREEZY HILL NURSERY, INC. 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