Health and Recreation Committee
Regular MeetingKaukauna, WI · February 18, 2026
Minutes
HEALTH AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
A meeting of the Health and Recreation Committee was called to order by Chair DeCoster on
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 6:34 P.M.
Members present: DeCoster, Kilgas, Schell, and Thiele.
Also present: Ald. Antoine, Ald. Schumacher, Ald. Eggleston, Ald. Moore, Mayor Penterman,
Attorney Greenwood, DPW/Eng. Neumeier, Senior Accountant Roehl, Street
Superintendent Van Gompel, Fire Chief Carrel, Police Chief Graff, Com. Enrich.
and Rec. Dir. Vosters, Mark. and Com. Manager Fencl (Zoom), and interested
citizens.
1.Correspondence – none.
2.Discussion Topics.
a. Special event application to Jodi Larson for Ron VanderVelden's book signing at
1000 Islands Environmental Center on March 20, 2026, from 3pm-8pm.
Motion by Schell, seconded by Kilgas to approve the special event application to Jodi
Larson for Ron VanderVelden's book signing at 1000 Islands Environmental Center on
March 20, 2026, from 3pm-8pm.
All members voted aye.
Motion carried.
b. Amplified Noise Request to Fidel Lopez Romero for 1st Communion Party at the
SPaR Building Community Room on May 3, 2026, from 6AM-11PM.
Motion by Thiele, seconded by Kilgas to approve the Amplified Noise Request to Fidel
Lopez Romero for 1st Communion Party at the SPaR Building Community Room on May 3,
2026, from 6AM-11PM, with music allowed starting at 8AM.
All members voted aye.
Motion carried.
c. 2025-2026 Beer and Wine License.
Motion by Schell, seconded by Thiele to approve the 2025-2026 Beer and Wine License to
Drake’s Place pending department approvals from planning, inspection, and fire.
All members voted aye.
Motion carried.
3.Adjourn.
Motion by Thiele, seconded by Kilgas to adjourn.
All members voted aye.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:43 pm.
Kayla Nessmann, Clerk
Agenda
HEALTH AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
City of Kaukauna
Council Chambers
Municipal Services Building
144 W. Second Street, Kaukauna
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:15 PM
AGENDA
In-Person and Remote Teleconference via ZOOM
1. Correspondence.
2. Discussion Topics.
a. Special event application to Jodi Larson for Ron VanderVelden's book signing at 1000
Islands Environmental Center on March 20, 2026, from 3PM-8PM.
b. Amplified Noise Request to Fidel Lopez Romero for 1st Communion Party at the SPaR
Building Community Room on May 3, 2026, from 6AM-11PM.
c. 2025-2026 Beer and Wine License.
3. Adjourn.
NOTICES
Health and Recreation Committee - Notice is hereby given this is a public meeting of the Health and
Recreation Committee. As such, all members or a majority of the City’s Common Council and
Standing Committees will likely be in attendance. While members of the Common Council or any
Standing Committees may participate in discussions, only the Health and Recreation Committee
will take formal action.
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