Board of Park Commissioners

Council Chambers

Agenda — 17 items

1. 1 This meeting is open for in-person attendance and will also be conducted through video conferencing. https://cityoflacrosse-org.zoom.us/j/81644408504?pwd=cJw8n4vWcwIcU0x8p4TVxiB5MJcmbg.1 Passcode: 512186 Call In (audio only): +1-646-931-3860 Meeting ID: 816 4440 8504 The meeting can be viewed by visiting the Legislative Information Center (https://cityoflacrosse.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx) and clicking on the video link to the far right in the 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
2. 2 Board Members
3. 3 Call to Order ▶ jump to 0:59
4. 4 Roll Call
5. 5 Approval of Minutes APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 2:21
6. 6 Notices and Discussions ▶ jump to 2:36
7. 7 Agenda Items:
8. 8 Request to approve the Central Conservation Inc. (DBA The Nature Place/Wisconsin Conservation Corps) to fundraise at Myrick Park on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026; Contingent on the required approvals and issuance of permits from all other city and county agencies. 26-0172 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 46:33
9. 9 Request to approve Maple Leaf Run/Walk fundraiser in Riverside Park on Saturday, September 26, 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. 26-0175 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 47:29
10. 10 Request to approve the 30 for Freedom event in Chad Erickson Park on Saturday, April 25, 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. 26-0176 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 48:57
11. 11 Request to approve the resolution authorizing support of City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department application for grant funding through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for a Recreational Trails Program (RTP). 26-0174 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 51:01
12. 12 Request to approve the acceptance of SFR-Fishing Pier grant from the Wisconsin DNR, submitted by the City of La Crosse for the Veterans Freedom Park Fishing Pier totaling $42,600. 26-0177 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 52:35
13. 13 Update on Forest Hills 2025 season. 26-0178 ▶ jump to 52:42
14. 14 Request to approve the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Projects for the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department. 26-0179 APPROVED Pass ▶ jump to 42:44
15. 15 Adjournment
16. 16 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.
17. 17 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.