Board of Park Commissioners on 2026-01-15 5:30 PM — La Crosse, WI
Date: 2026-01-15

City Hall
 City of La Crosse, Wisconsin 400 La Crosse Street
 La Crosse, WI 54601

 Meeting Agenda

 Board of Park Commissioners

Thursday, January 15, 2026 5:30 PM Council Chambers



This meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be conducted through video conferencing.

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meeting list.

If you wish to speak on an agenda item, you can do so as part of the Live Virtual Meeting. Contact the
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department at the email or phone number below so we can provide
you with the necessary information to join.

Members of the public will also be able to attend the meeting in person.
The meeting will be held at the City Hall, 400 La Crosse St, La Crosse, WI 54601.

Additionally, individuals may provide written comments on any agenda items by:
Email: krollk@cityoflacrosse.org or 608.789.7558

Board Members
 Jennifer Trost, Lisa Weston, Robert Young, Eileen Kirsch, Pat Wilson, Sandra Cleary,
 Todd Olson, Tracy Littlejohn, Tim Alberts

Call to Order

Roll Call

Approval of Minutes

Notices and Discussions

Agenda Items:

 26-0029 Pursuant to Section 2-128 (b) of Code of Ordinances for the City of La Crosse,
 it is required that each committee member review the provisions of the Code of
 Ethics.
 Attachments: Code of Ethics (3).pdf




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 26-0035 Request to approve alcohol at Black River Beach Neighborhood Center on
 Monday, June 15, 2026 for Democratic Party Event.
 Rep: Democratic Party
 Staff Rep: Kat Craugh

 26-0033 Request to approve Jack's Jog fundraiser to use Myrick Gun Club and the
 Marsh Trails on Saturday, October 3, 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.
 Attachments: Jacks Jog.pdf

 Rep: Emily Meyer
 Staff Rep: Kate Kroll

 26-0031 Request to approve Outdoor Recreation Alliance to host "Cold Weather Come
 Together" fundraiser at Upper Hixon Pavilion and Trail System on Saturday,
 February 7, 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.
 Attachments: For City Park Board - 2.7.25 Event Details.pdf

 Rep: ORA
 Staff Rep: Sami Meyer

 26-0032 Request to approve the 2027-2031 Capital Equipment Requests.

 Attachments: 2026 Capital Equipment 5 Yr Master Plan.pdf

 Rep: Sami Meyer

 26-0034 Update on 2026 Aquatic Season Schedule.

 Attachments: 2026 Pool Season Hours.pdf

 Staff Rep: Jared Flick

Adjournment

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.




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City Hall
 City of La Crosse, Wisconsin 400 La Crosse Street
 La Crosse, WI 54601


 Meeting Minutes

 Board of Park Commissioners

Thursday, January 15, 2026 5:30 PM Council Chambers



 Call to Order

 The meeting was called to order by board chair at 5:30pm.


 Roll Call

 Present: 9 - Tracy Littlejohn, Robert Young, Sandy Cleary, Eileen Kirsch, Todd Olson,
 Jennifer Trost, Patrick Wilson, Tim Alberts,Lisa Weston

 Approval of Minutes

 A motion was made by Wilson, seconded by Cleary, that the be APPROVED .
 The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 9- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Cleary, Alberts, Olson,Littlejohn


 Notices and Discussions


 Agenda Items:

 26-0029 Pursuant to Section 2-128 (b) of Code of Ordinances for the City of La
 Crosse, it is required that each committee member review the provisions of
 the Code of Ethics.

 26-0035 Request to approve alcohol at Black River Beach Neighborhood Center on
 Monday, June 15, 2026 for Democratic Party Event.
 A motion was made by Young, seconded by Wilson, that the Request be
 APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 9- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Cleary, Alberts, Olson,Littlejohn


 26-0033 Request to approve Jack's Jog fundraiser to use Myrick Gun Club and the
 Marsh Trails on Saturday, October 3, 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 Olson, seconded by Cleary, that the Request be
 APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 9- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Cleary, Alberts, Olson,Littlejohn



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 26-0031 Request to approve Outdoor Recreation Alliance to host "Cold Weather Come
 Together" fundraiser at Upper Hixon Pavilion and Trail System on Saturday,
 February 7, 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 Littlejohn, seconded by Kirsch, that the Request be
 APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 9- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Cleary, Alberts, Olson,Littlejohn


 26-0032 Request to approve the 2027-2031 Capital Equipment Requests.

 A motion was made by Littlejohn, seconded by Olson, that the Request be
 APPROVED . The motion carried by the following vote:

 Yes: 9- Kirsch, Trost, Weston, Wilson, Young, Cleary, Alberts, Olson,Littlejohn


 26-0034 Update on 2026 Aquatic Season Schedule.


 Adjournment

 The meeting was adjourned at 5:57pm.


 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.




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