Recreation Advisory Committee — April 9, 2026
The meeting was a standard operational session focused on administrative updates, officer elections, and logistical planning.
Public impact
Recreation Impact Fee Management
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James Koczat noted that a significant portion of the impact fee balance, particularly money tied to the LWCF grant, is set to expire at the end of the year. The committee discussed the importance of tracking these earmarked amounts to ensure they are used appropriately before they are lost.
The committee tasked Jillian Smith with clarifying the specific expiration dates and earmarked amounts.
Jillian Smith to provide clarification on specific expiration dates and earmarked amounts.
Basketball Court Parking Fees
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The committee discussed how general park parking fees might deter youth from using the basketball courts. Members brainstormed ways to provide dedicated access, such as painting specific parking lines or creating basketball-specific passes.
The committee decided to explore the feasibility of these solutions with staff.
Jillian Smith to discuss the feasibility of basketball-specific passes with Colleen.
Decisions logged
Topics discussed
▶ 01:30 Meeting Minutes Approval
The committee reviewed and approved the minutes from the March meeting with one correction.
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The committee reviewed the secretary's report from the March meeting. A member requested a correction to the spelling of her name.
The minutes were approved unanimously (9-0) subject to the spelling correction.
▶ 03:48 Election of Officers
The committee held elections for the positions of Chairperson, Vice Chair, and Secretary for the remainder of 2026.
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The Chair proposed maintaining the current leadership structure for the upcoming term.
The current officers were re-elected: Thomas Woelfel as Chair, Kevin Richard as Vice Chair, and James Koczat as Secretary.
▶ 05:04 School District Playground Fundraising
The school board representative shared that PTAs are fundraising for new playgrounds at two elementary schools.
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Kelly Moss reported that the PTAs for Fisk and Soul elementary schools are seeking funds for new playgrounds. The school board will review and approve any projects once funds are raised.
The committee noted the information, and the Chair offered to help spread the word to the recreation board.
Thomas Woelfel to investigate specific fundraising details to inform the recreation board.
▶ 06:12 Community Services Report
Jillian Smith provided updates on recreation impact fees, senior programs, youth activities, and upcoming facility improvements.
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Reports included a $729,126.40 balance in recreation impact fees, new senior fitness classes, and upcoming community trips. Updates were also provided on the Hedgehog Park trail improvements, the new pavilion project, and youth programs like the upcoming 'Dunks with Dad' tournament.
The committee received various status updates; discussion arose regarding the expiration of impact fee funds and potential ways to manage park parking.
Jillian Smith to clarify the specific expiration dates and amounts for the earmarked impact fee portions.
▶ 15:44 Hedgehog Park Development and Parking
The committee discussed the progress of the recreation trail, the new pavilion, and potential solutions for basketball court parking.
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Members discussed the counterclockwise trail construction and the demolition of the old pavilion pad. A significant portion of the discussion focused on the need for dedicated parking for basketball players so they do not have to pay for general park parking, and the possibility of implementing basketball-specific passes.
The committee brainstormed solutions like dedicated parking lines or free specific passes to avoid deterring youth from using the courts.
Jillian Smith to discuss the feasibility of basketball-specific passes with Colleen.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Hedgehog Park Parking Access
Expiration of Recreation Impact Fees
Action items
Notable statements
Some of that money in there is earmarked for the LWCF grant... most, if not all, of that money is due to expire at the end of this year. — James Koczat · Clarifying the status of the recreation impact fees. ▶ 13:05
Why don't we just get signs, like, make parking, paint parking lines and just put basketball court only on it? — Keith Stramaglia · Suggesting a low-cost solution for basketball-specific parking at Hedgehog Park. ▶ 24:50
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
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