Board of Park Commissioners on 2026-05-21 5:30 PM

City Hall City of La Crosse, Wisconsin 400 La Crosse Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Meeting Minutes Board of Park Commissioners Thursday, May 21, 2026 5:30 PM Council Chambers Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Board Chair at 5:30pm. Roll Call Present: 7 - Tracy Littlejohn, Robert Young, Eileen Kirsch, Todd Olson, Jennifer Trost, Patrick Wilson,Lisa Weston Absent: 2 - Sandy Cleary,Tim Alberts Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Weston, seconded by Olson, that the be APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Olson,Littlejohn Absent: 2- Cleary,Alberts Notices and Discussions Agenda Items: 26-0525 Request to approve Enchanted Forest Trick or Treat Event in Riverside Park on Saturday, October 24, 2026; contingent on the required approvals and issuance of all other city and county permits, including the Special Event Permit through the Clerk's Office. A motion was made by Weston, seconded by Olson, that the Resolution be APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Olson,Littlejohn Absent: 2- Cleary,Alberts 26-0551 Request to approve repairs to the dehumidification system at Green Island Ice Arena By River City Youth Hockey. A motion was made by Littlejohn, seconded by Wilson, that the Request be APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Olson,Littlejohn City of La Crosse, Wisconsin Page 1 Board of Park Commissioners Meeting Minutes May 21, 2026 Absent: 2- Cleary,Alberts 26-0526 Request to approve boathouse repair for Marcou, Copeland Park West #36. A motion was made by Olson, seconded by Kirsch, that the Request be APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Olson,Littlejohn Absent: 2- Cleary,Alberts 26-0527 Request to approve boathouse repairs Schumacher, Copeland Park West # 32. A motion was made by Olson, seconded by Kirsch, that the Request be APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Olson,Littlejohn Absent: 2- Cleary,Alberts 26-0529 Request to approve Advisors Management Group Summer Fun 5k Run/Walk in Pettibone Park on Saturday, July 18, 2026; contingent on the required approvals and issuance of all other city and county permits, including the Special Event Permit through the Clerk's Office. A motion was made by Weston, seconded by Olson, that the Request be APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Olson,Littlejohn Absent: 2- Cleary,Alberts 26-0561 Request to approve reduced park hours to 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.at Goose Green Park. A motion was made by Littlejohn, seconded by Kirsch, that the Request be APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Kirsch, Weston, Wilson, Young, Olson,Littlejohn No: 1- Trost Absent: 2- Cleary,Alberts 26-0532 Request to approve placement of new disc golf course kiosk in Pettibone Park, presented by Seven Rivers Disc Golf League, contingent on all other approvals and permits. A motion was made by Olson, seconded by Weston, that the Request be APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Olson,Littlejohn Absent: 2- Cleary,Alberts 26-0533 Request to approve Beautify La Crosse application at 4430 Brickyard Lane. City of La Crosse, Wisconsin Page 2 Board of Park Commissioners Meeting Minutes May 21, 2026 A motion was made by Kirsch, seconded by Young, that the Request be APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Olson,Littlejohn Absent: 2- Cleary,Alberts 26-0534 Request to approve Beautify La Crosse application for 520 23rd St South. A motion was made by Kirsch, seconded by Wilson, that the Request be APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Olson,Littlejohn Absent: 2- Cleary,Alberts 26-0536 Request to approve Outdoor Recreation Alliance's 2026 Mountain Bike Clinics at Upper Hixon Forest, which charge a fee; contingent on the required approvals and issuance of all other city and county permits, including Special Event Permit through the Clerk's Office. A motion was made by Weston, seconded by Wilson, that the Request be APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Olson,Littlejohn Absent: 2- Cleary,Alberts 26-0546 Request to approve the 2026 Maintenance Plan. A motion was made by Weston, seconded by Olson, that the Request be APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Olson,Littlejohn Absent: 2- Cleary,Alberts Roll Call Present: 6 - Robert Young, Eileen Kirsch, Todd Olson, Jennifer Trost, Patrick Wilson,Lisa Weston Absent: 3 - Tracy Littlejohn, Sandy Cleary,Tim Alberts 26-0547 Request to approve the 2027-2031 Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department Strategic Plan. A motion was made by Wilson, seconded by Olson, that the Request be APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young,Olson Absent: 3- Cleary, Alberts,Littlejohn Adjournment City of La Crosse, Wisconsin Page 3 Board of Park Commissioners Meeting Minutes May 21, 2026 Meeting was adjourned at 6:40pm. Notice is further given that members of other governmental bodies may be present at the above scheduled meeting to gather information about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility. NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY Requests from persons with a disability who need assistance to participate in this meeting should call the City Clerk's office at (608) 789-7510 or send an email to ADAcityclerk@cityoflacrosse.org, with as much advance notice as possible. City of La Crosse, Wisconsin Page 4