Park Board Members
| Name | Position | Party | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Rodriguez | President | R | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
| David Jostes | Vice-President | D | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2029 |
| Greg Marquardt | Member | D | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
| Gayle Brannon | Member | R | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2028 |
| Julie Rivera | Town Council Liaison | R | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
Staff
- Benjamin Eldridge - Town Manager
- David Austgen - Town Attorney
- Mindi Ray - Parks & Recreation Superintendent
- Greg Wiesemann - Recreation Coordinator
- Sharon D'Apice - Administrative Assistant
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Presentation
Consent Agenda
Minutes
February 5th Meeting Minutes
Claims
| Fund | Amount |
|---|---|
| Parks & Rec General Fund | $4,892.35 |
| Park Impact Fee Fund | $0.00 |
| Parks & Rec Non-Reverting Fund | $257.05 |
| Clubhouse Non-Reverting Fund | $4,697.08 |
| Total Expenditures | $9,846.48 |
Donations
- Mary Joan Dickson donated $60 worth of gift cards for Bingo prizes.
- Marie Sumara donated a coffee pot for the Senior programs.
- Fraternal Order of Eagles Cedar Lake #2529 donated $100 for the Easter Egg Hunt.
- Culvers of Cedar Lake donated one Easter basket for the Easter Egg Hunt.
- 219 Health donated 2 Easter baskets for the Easter Egg Hunt.
- Cedar Lake Ministries donated three Easter baskets for the Easter Egg Hunt.
Old Business
1. Founders Creek Trail
2. Potawatomi Park Improvements (Exhibit A)
New Business
1. Recreation Aide Position (Exhibit B)
2. Fleet Decals (Exhibit C)
Reports
- Superintendent Report (Exhibit D)
- Recreation Coordinator's Report (Exhibit E)
- Maintenance Foreman Report (Exhibit F)
- Town Council Report
- Park Foundation
Written Communication
None
Public Comment
Adjournment
Next Meeting
April 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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