Park Board Members
| Name | Position | Party | Appointment Type | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Jostes | Vice President | D | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2026 | 12/31/2029 |
| Gayle Brannon | Member | R | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2028 |
| Greg Marquardt | Member | D | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2027 |
| Julie Rivera | Town Council Liaison | R | Town Council Liaison | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
Staff
- Benjamin Eldridge – Town Manager
- Mindi Ray – Parks & Recreation Superintendent
- Greg Wiesemann – Recreation Coordinator
- Josh Banhart – Maintenance Foreman
- Jenna Norman – Administrative Assistant
- David Austgen – Town Attorney
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Consent Agenda
- Minutes: April 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes
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Claims: Parks & Rec General Fund: $39,928.92; Park Impact Fee Fund: $0.00; Parks & Rec Non-Reverting Fund: $3,384.24; Clubhouse Non-Reverting Fund: $4,047.63
Total Expenditures: $47,360.79 -
Donations:
- Mindi Ray – 5 Easter Baskets for Easter Event
- Leo's – Donated and planted a Cherry Tree for Arbor Day Event ($415.39)
- JMA Architects – $500 Movies in the Park Sponsorship
- Fraternal Order of Eagles #2529 – $250 Movies in the Park Sponsorship
Old Business
- Founders Creek Trail
- Potawatomi Improvements
- Fleet Decals
New Business
- Shades Park
- Walking Path Use and Rules
Reports
- Superintendent Report
- Recreation Coordinator's Report
- Maintenance Foreman Report
- Town Council Report
- Park Foundation
Written Communication
Public Comment
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Next Park Board Meeting: Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
ADA Accessibility Notice
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