Parks & Recreation Board Meeting

Parks & Recreation Board Meeting Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 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. 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. 1. Topic: Park and Recreation Board Meeting Time: Nov 20, 2024 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83183855655?pwd=8rCtMOhf0iba96DXxEBNd8cbTRx1Sm.1 Meeting ID: 831 8385 5655 Passcode: 603923 --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,83183855655#,,,,*603923# US (Chicago) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Members: Steve Ryan (Chair) Stephanie Hicks (Vice-Chair), Brienne Brown, Kathleen Fleming, Dan Fuller, Mike Kilar, Justin Crandall, Deb Weberparl, UWW Vacant, Alternate Vacant. Staff: Kevin Boehm (Director), Michelle Dujardin (Assistant Director), WAFC Manager (Vacant), Jennifer Jackson (Adult Programs), Ethan Cesarz (Athletic/Youth Programs) 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 board to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. Parks & Recreation Board Meeting Agenda November 20, 2024 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an item be removed for individual consideration. 2. Park Board Meeting Minutes from August 21, 2024 3. Urban Forestry Meeting Minutes: July 22, 2024 August 26, 2024 September 23, 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 Committee 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. Directors Report Recreation Report CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS 4. Discussion and possible action on amending Whitewater Municipal Code 19.12 Subsection 19.12.010 to add exemption for dogs on a leash while in the Whitewater Bark Park. 5. Discussion and Possible Action on Capital Campaign implementation for WAFC upgrades. 6. Discussion and Possible action on recommendation to contract Southport Engineered Systems to make upgrades to the HVAC system at the WAFC in the amount of $276,100 for work to be completed in 2025. 7. Discussion on updating Park and Open Space Plan from 2013, Strategic Plan from 2015. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. Update Special Event Application 2025 Q1 Whitewater Creek Nature Preserve Planning 2025 Q1 Skate Park Update/Planning 2025 Q1 ADJOURNMENT Parks & Recreation Board Meeting Agenda November 20, 2024 Page 3 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 City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.