Parks and Recreation Board Meeting

Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 5:30 PM Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. Topic: Park Board Time: May 21, 2025 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88307562402?pwd=Er49L1HWStfYB96uK4bCSrVZVJy6SF.1 Meeting ID: 883 0756 2402 Passcode: 283446 Dial by your location • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. Kevin Boehm, Director of Parks, will call the meeting to order acting as City Staff. ROLL CALL Members: Steve Ryan, Stephanie Hicks, Neil Hicks, Kathleen Fleming, Dan Fuller, Mike Kilar, Justin Crandall, Deb Weberparl, UWW Vacant, Alternate Vacant. Staff: Kevin Boehm (Director), Michelle Dujardin (Assistant Director), Megan Groen (WAFC Manager), Jennifer Jackson (Adult Programs), Ethan Cesarz (Athletic/Youth Programs) 2. Election of Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson 3. Selection of representative to Urban Forestry Commission APPROVAL OF AGENDA A board member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the Committee to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Agenda May 21, 2025 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA 4. Park Board Meeting Minutes from March 19, 2025 5. Park Board Meeting Minutes from April 16, 2025 6. Urban Forestry Commission Minutes from January 27, 2025 7. Park Board Meeting Minutes from February 24, 2025 8. Park Board Meeting Minutes from March 24 , 2025 9. Park Board Meeting Minutes from October 28, 2024 HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS No formal Board action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Board discusses that particular item. To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand. REPORTS 10. Directors Report CONSIDERATIONS/DISCUSSIONS 11. Update on tree planting at the Whitewater Bark Park. 12. Consideration of changing June meeting date. 13. Continuation of Parks and Open Space Plan work. Determining department core values and discussion on section 6 or working plan. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 14. Update Special Event Application 15. Whitewater Creek Nature Preserve Planning 16. Skatepark Update/Planning ADJOURNMENT A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action will be taken at this meeting. Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Agenda May 21, 2025 Page 3 City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.