Holly Cabel

The board meeting agenda includes the election of officers for the upcoming year, the presentation and acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal period ending December 31, 2025, and the appointment of commissioners to various committees. Additionally, the board will consider a request for the use of Lincoln Park for a community worship event and may take action regarding the contract renewal of the Superintendent of Finance and Administration. The meeting also involves special reports from various local associations and foundations, along with an executive session to discuss real property and personnel matters.

This document provides an annual review of 2025 accomplishments and outlines strategic initiatives for 2026 for the Norris Recreation Center. Key areas of focus for the upcoming year include expanding and enhancing racquet sports programs, optimizing operational processes, upgrading facilities and equipment, broadening fitness service offerings, and evaluating programming to better serve active older adults. The overarching goal is to enrich the quality of life for Park District residents through excellent programs, parks, facilities, and services.

The board received a presentation on the Teen Center annual report highlighting membership growth and new programming. Key actions included approving a resolution for the 100th anniversary of the Henry Rockwell Baker Memorial Community Center, establishing a new artificial intelligence personnel policy, and authorizing conference attendance for staff. Additionally, the board approved the design and installation of a memorial bench at Swanson Pool, a change order for the Otter Cove Aquatic Park concrete project, and a request for use of Lincoln Park by The EveryHeart Movement. Updates were provided regarding the Comprehensive Master Plan, capital projects, and reports from various partner organizations and committees.

The board meeting agenda includes several key administrative, recreational, and facilities items. Administration and finance topics feature an arborist update, a license agreement with the City of St. Charles for a fireworks display at Langum Park, conference travel approvals, and an ordinance for the disposal of personal property. The recreation segment addresses a new associate agreement for the merged Fox Valley FORGE Soccer Club. Parks, planning, and facilities items involve the purchase of real estate, an update on a disc golf course, equipment and playground purchases, a change order for park infrastructure, and a request for park use to host a yoga class. The session also includes an executive session for real estate discussion.

This document reviews the Norris Recreation Center's performance in 2025 and outlines its priorities for 2026, with an overarching goal to enrich the quality of life for Park District residents through excellence in programs, facilities, and services. Key highlights from 2025 include significant membership growth and retention, successful marketing and social media engagement, facility upgrades such as new cardio equipment, and expanded programming in pickleball, aquatics, tennis, and group fitness. Looking ahead to 2026, the center plans to expand and enhance racquet sports, review professional pay structures, conduct annual membership surveys, purchase new exercise equipment, research facility enhancements and renovations, explore collaborations for expanding fitness services, and optimize program schedules to better serve its members and the community.