Dave Stutzke

Key discussions included the approval of the December 2025 Treasurer's Report. In Commissioner's reports, President Reyes appointed Commissioners Hippen and Aitken, along with Executive Director Schuldt, to the new Health Insurance Committee to review and develop recommendations for the District's health insurance methodology for full-time employees. The Executive Director introduced Park Specialist Doug Schryver, who is retiring after 20 years of service. The Director of Parks & Planning reviewed recent activities and projects. New business involved the approval of Tax Abatement Ordinances 2026-03 and 2025-04.

The Board of Commissioners meeting included the approval of the November 2025 Treasurer's Report. The Director of Parks & Planning reviewed various completed and ongoing departmental activities and projects. The Executive Director reviewed the Patron Behavior Policy, which received concurrence from the Board after minor revisions, and it will be disseminated across facilities and online. A key action item was the approval of Ordinance 2026-02 regarding the tax levy for 2025.

The Board addressed concerns from a Westwood member regarding a three-month suspension and from Dog Park users concerning the reduction of the large dog area size and lack of shade; the Board took the suspension request under consideration and advised the Dog Park users to meet with staff regarding their other concerns. Financial matters included the approval of the October 2025 Treasurer's Report and the FY25 Audit. New business involved approving the Truth-in-Taxation Resolution 2025-05, an Ordinance providing for the issuance of $1,840,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025, and the approval of the 2026 Emerald Hill fees. The Board also concurred with the proposed Thomas Park Master Plan.

The meeting included a review of various activities and projects by the parks department. The board approved an ordinance to increase the bid level for purchasing materials and supplies. They also moved into a closed session to review past closed session meeting minutes. Following the closed session, the board decided to fully release some meeting minutes and partially release others.

The meeting included a review of various activities and projects completed or started by the parks department. Additionally, the board approved Tax Abatement Ordinances 2025-06 and 2025-07.