⚠ Amended Agenda Notice
This agenda has been amended since the original posting.
Amendment History:
Original Agenda – First Posting:
- Consent Agenda Minutes: May 7, 2026 only
First Amendment – Posted June 2, 2026 (Current Version):
- ADDED: Consent Agenda Minutes – April 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes
- ADDED: Consent Agenda Minutes – February 5, 2026 Meeting Minutes
All other agenda items remain unchanged from the original posting.
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 |
| Pam Howard | Member | R | Town Council Appointment | 06/04/2026 | 12/31/2026 |
| Julie Rivera | Town Council Liaison | R | Town Council Liaison | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2026 |
Staff
- Benjamin Eldridge – Town Manager
- Greg Wiesemann – Recreation Coordinator
- Jenna Norman – Administrative Assistant
- David Austgen – Town Attorney
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Election of Officers
- President
- Vice President
Consent Agenda
- Minutes: February 5, 2026; April 2, 2026; May 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes
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Claims: Parks & Rec General Fund: $113,377.43; Park Impact Fee Fund: $11,250.00; Parks & Rec Non-Reverting Fund: $4,233.21; Clubhouse Non-Reverting Fund: $6,056.41
Total Expenditures: $134,917.05 -
Donations:
- Olthof Homes – $250 Movies in the Park Sponsorship
- Easy Clean Car Wash – Gift cards and $500 Movies in the Park Sponsorship
- Cedar Lake Culver's – $250 Movies in the Park Sponsorship
Old Business
- Potawatomi Park Improvements
New Business
- Appointment of Subcommittee Vacancy
- Name the Street Sweeper Contest
- Art Camp Instructor Agreement
- Discussion and Direction Regarding Fleet and Equipment Repairs
Reports
- Recreation Coordinator's Report
- Maintenance Foreman Report
- Town Council Report
- Park Foundation
Tabled Items
- Founders Creek Trail
Written Communication
None
Public Comment
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Next Park Board Meeting: Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
ADA Accessibility Notice
The Town of Cedar Lake is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact the Clerk-Treasurer's office at (219) 374-7000 at least 48 hours before the meeting.