Board of Park Commissioners Meeting — Minutes

Board of Park Commissioners Minutes | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Lake Geneva City Hall, Conference Room 2C (Upper Level) 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, Betty Volquardsen, David Quickel, Alderperson Cindy Yager Staff present: Parks Director David Winger Absent: Craig Lambrecht, Jessica Pokorny, Peggy Schneider (excused), Mayor Todd Krause (excused) Comments from the Public No comments Approval of the minutes from May 19, 2026 Motion to approve minutes as documented, by Adam St. Marie 2nd by Dana Furlo; Motion carries Director's report See Park’s report dated 06/16/2026 provided in the packet. I. June 23rd will be joint PHL and Park Board CORP & Lakefront Kickoff meeting with consultants. II. New beginner and intermediate pickleball league begins June 22nd. We have 21 people signed up so far. Is the first program in our recreation software. III. Talked about potential programs such as Movies on the Beach, fitness classes in parks. IV. Reviewed financial reports. Long discussion on the best way to get meaningful information on what each park is costing the City to make more informed decisions moving forward. Discussion/Recommendation regarding Spring Plantings by Utility Commission Plantings to go in the week of June 15th, likely later in the week. Project funded through Ground Maintenance Supplies line item as the project no longer met the requirements for CIP. Discussion continued on budget breakdown per park. Discussion/Recommendation regarding starting a Parks Foundation Discussed the hurdles in using a fiscal sponsor for immediate donation needs and how we will no longer be pursuing that option. City already has a Parks Donations line item. We will work to promote that while a Parks Foundation is formed to handle all fundraising needs. Key points discussed are how a Parks Foundation will increase trust in the donation process, the need to revamp the City donation policy, and how the entities would work together for lasting stewardship of our Parks. Discussion/Recommendation regarding Park Board Expertise & Interests Board members discussed their background and interests as a means to help the entire group understand where members may be willing to assist in the mission of the Parks Department. Discussion/Recommendation regarding Future Park Events and Programs After discussing interests, the group brainstormed future events and programs they would like to see the City run. Ideas revolved around card nights, movie nights, camping, adventure/scavenger hunts, theater programming, and athletic programming complementing what the School District and the YMCA are offering. More program insights are to come from the CORP planning process. Adjournment Motion to adjourn at 8:55 pm, by Adam St. Marie. 2nd by Betty Volquardsen; Motion carries Respectfully submitted by David Winger