Board of Park Commissioners Meeting — Minutes

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 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