Current Agenda
- The Park Board was established by City Ordinance to provide advice and information to the Board of Aldermen regarding the needs and requirements of the City's park system.
- This Board consists of up to seven (7) members of which five (5) are residents of the City at large with reference to their qualifications for such position and up to two (2) members may be chosen from outside the City limits but within five (5) miles and not in any other city
- Each member shall serve a three (3) year term and each year shall elect one (1) of its members as a Chairperson, one (1) as Vice Chair and one (1) as Secretary. Meetings are scheduled for the last Thursday of each month at 7:00 P.M.
Duties and Responsibilities of The Park Board
- Make and recommend adoption to the Board of Aldermen rules and regulations for their guidance and for the government of the parks.
- Identify park and recreational opinions of others in the City.
- Make annual budget recommendations.
- Ensure resources to continue ongoing and future park and recreation programs.
- Review and advise on development plans.
- Recommend sites for park expansion.
- Recommend new programs for inclusion into the City Department of Parks and Recreation offerings.
Current members include:
- Valorie Simpson - President
- Fred Burk - Vice-President
- Craig Baird - Secretary
- Lisa Schabowski
- Troy Winingear
- Stephanie Polites