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Home My WebLink About04-13-26 APB Packet OSHKOSH ADVISORY PARKS BOARD AGENDA ROOM 404 (4TH FLOOR), CITY HALL OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN April 13, 2026 6:00 p.m. If anyone requires reasonable ADA accommodations, please contact the Parks Department at sthelen@oshkoshwi.gov, or phone 920-236-5080. A.CALL TO ORDER (6:00 PM) B.ROLL CALL C.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Approval of the January 12, 2026 meeting minutes D.PUBLIC STATEMENTS (Items not listed on this agenda) (Statements are limited to five (5) minutes; they must address items that are not listed on the meeting agenda, are limited to issues that have an impact on the City of Oshkosh and the Advisory Parks Board may address at a future meeting, and must not include endorsements of any candidates or other electioneering. If you require more time please inform the Chair at the beginning of your presentation.) E.OLD BUSINESS F.NEW BUSINESS 2.Revenue Facilities 2025 Year End Review -- Jenny McCollian, Revenue Facility Manager G.OTHER BUSINESS G.STAFF REPORTS Park Services & Events Manager (Dallman) Update on Red Arrow Athletic Field Improvements Update on Menominee Park Train Update on Reetz Complex Restroom / Concession Stand Project / Field Lights Landscape Operations Update Update on Memorial Tree Program Cemetery Spring Clean-up Arbor Day Celebrations Revenue Facilities Manager (McCollian) Breakfast with the Bunny Event Update Update on South Park -- Food Truck Friday -- June 12 Update on Leach Amphitheater - Faire on the Fox -- July 12 J.ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, May 11, 2026 TO:TO :Advisory Parks Board FR OM:FROM: DATE:DATE:April 13, 2026 SUBJECT:SUBJECT:Approval of the January 12, 2026 meeting minutes AttachmentsAttachments Approval of the January 12, 2026 meeting minutes ADVISORY PARK BOARD JANUARY 12, 2026 Present: Devon Hudak, Jacob Floam, Timothy Franz, Steve Herman, Becky Metz, Lester Millette Excused: Amy Davis Staff: Chad Dallman, Parks Services & Events Manager, Travis Derks, Landscape Operations Manager; Tyler Klaver, Management Analyst; Sue Thelen, Administrative Assistant CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Vice-Chair Millette called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. A quorum was determined to be present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Floam for approval of the November 10, 2025 minutes. Seconded by Herman. Motion carried 6-0. ANNOUNCE TEAM RETIREMENTS AND INTRODUCE ANNA CANNIZZO, DIRECTOR OF CULTURAL AND ENRICHMENT SERVICES Mr. Dallman recognized the retirement of Ray Maurer who served as the Parks Director for 16 years. Under his direction a long list of projects was completed and are well-noted. In addition, the Parks maintenance staff will experience the retirements of Bob Stein and Karey Luft, both highly skilled trade technicians who have served the City for 35 and 30 years, respectively. They will be greatly missed. Mr. Dallman then introduced Annan Cannizzo, the newly-appointed director of Cultural and Enrichment Services. Anna spoke about her tenure the Museum since 2014 and the various roles she has served. She expressed excitement for her new role. Mr. Herman questioned how her background and the new role fits into the Parks strategic plan. Ms. Cannizzo stated that while much of this was addressed by Michelle Behnke at the November meeting, her new role is to make departments like the museum, parks and library more sustainable with the goal to find ways to be stronger together. AVISORY PARK BOARD MINUTES PAGE 2 January 12, 2026 NEW BUSINESS 1) UPDATE ON THE CITY MANAGER’S REORGANIZATION PLAN FOR THE CULTURAL AND ENRICHMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT While much of this was previously addressed, Ms. Cannizzo reiterated that this year will be a year of collaboration, team work, slow change and building. Mr. Franz questioned how funds will be prioritized among the three divisions, particularly a concern about park staffing at the operational level and the chain of command once joined with Public Works. Ms. Cannizzo responded that all areas are not fleshed out yet. More will be forthcoming after key managers are in place. Mr. Herman also expressed concern about staffing. Mr. Dallman added that he will be an advocate for Parks and will work to ensure a smooth transition. He is confident we can continue to serve at a high level. Mr. Franz commented that the Parks Department has been asked to do a lot more over the years and there is not a lot of room for these employees to be shared. Ms. Cannizzo added that resources can be redistributed or employees cross-trained to account for this. Mr. Millette commented with change there are always worries, but working collaboratively for what is best for the city is very important. Mr. Floam closed the discussion by adding that although challenging, he believes this reorganization is best for the long run. 2) PRESENTATION BY EMILY ROCK, ASSISTANT MUSEUM DIRECTOR/CHIEF CURATOR, ON LAKESHORE HISTORICAL SIGNS Ms. Rock presented information about the proposed Lakeshore Park Historical Signage project that is intended to add historic and educational information in Lakeshore Park. Design will be based on the Riverwalk interpretive signs. The five themes are: • Ancestral Lands of the Menominee and Ho-Chunk • Lakeshore Park Archaeological Excavations • A Glacial Landscape • Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course • Working Waterways (Lumber Industry) Feedback included Mr. Herman advocating that names of other significant contributors should be included on the golf course sign, perhaps on a sub-plaque. Another idea to gain local interest is to have an exhibit at the Museum about the Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course. Mr. Franz suggested using photos of artifacts found on the signage would be informative. Ms. Cannizzo pointed out that federal laws protect what can be shared due to the sensitivity of some of the objects found and that none of the objects found were complete. She offered that using photos of replicas would be an option. OLD BUSINESS No old business was reported. STAFF REPORTS PARK SERVICES AND EVENTS MANAGER (Dallman) Mr. Dallman informed that the final concept of the Reetz ballfield restroom concession building project will be available in February. There will be a City Council Workshop held tomorrow (January 13) regarding the Menomonie Park amusement train. Skating at the Menominee Zoo lagoon is closed this week due to warmer weather, but will hopefully be open this weekend as temperatures drop. There have been few good weekends this season. Dr. Eric’s Skate continues to offer free skate rental on the weekend from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Weather permitting, the rink is also open 10:00am to 2:00pm on weekdays, however skate rentals are not available. LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS MANAGER (Derks) Mr. Derks stated that tree pruning the west of highway 41 is currently taking place. About a fifth of the city is assessed for pruning each winter. He suggested a Vision Statement for the Urban Forestry Strategic Plan that is being developed through the WI DNR Urban Forestry Grant stating, “To grow a symbiotic tree community.” Comments about this statement are welcome. State of urban forest is currently in draft form but we have approximately 90 different species with 50 different genres and 20 different families, so fairly diverse though 4 species (Crabapple, Norway Maple, Freeman Maple, Japanese Tree Lilac) still make up 57% of the inventory. We will continue to work on evening out the species. Recommendations are being made to update Chapter 26 (trees and vegetation code), including combining tree related codes across all city departments for conformity. This will make enforcement and penalties easier to manage. Oshkosh is in its 45th year as a Tree City designee. Special events are planned including a “Read with an Arborist” series at the library. We applied for a Tree City growth award this year. Oshkosh North is officially a Tree Campus USA K-12. They hope to maintain it by continuing to hold an annual Arbor Day event. In preparation for the City’s 50th Tree City in 2031, Mr. Derks is also looking into establishing a neighborhood recognition program that would recognize groups who meet five requirements that aim to foster and develop stewardship and community in association with Arbor Day celebrations. OTHER BUSINESS No other business was identified. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Floam for adjournment; seconded by Hudak. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Sue Thelen Administrative Assistant TO:TO :Advisory Parks Board FR OM:FROM: DATE:DATE:April 13, 2026 SUBJECT:SUBJECT:Revenue Facilities 2025 Year End Review -- Jenny McCollian, Revenue Facility Manager AttachmentsAttachments 2025 Annual Report for Park Board 2025 Annual Report Graphs for Park Board Sponsorships for events Donations*/Grants Visitors Pollock Community Water Park $5,000.00 *$10,853 34,770 Special Events:Volunteer Hours Hourly Value of Volunteers Total Value of Volunteers Participants Carnival Day 0 0 0 692 Wild, Wild West 0 0 0 729 Ducky Days 0 0 0 245 Dino Days 0 0 0 393 Season Pass Appreciation Night 0 0 0 0 Chirstmas in July 4 $33.49 $133.96 535 Kids Camps 10 $33.49 $334.90 12 Yoga at the Pool 0 0 0 39 Fitness Classes 0 0 0 20 Total:0 0 $468.86 2,665 *Donations received from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation for Low income family pool passes Revenue Facilities Annual Report 2025 February 2026 Sponsorships for Events Donations/Grants Leach Amphitheater $2,500.00 $4,797.35 Special Events:Volunteer Hours Hourly Value of Volunteers Total Value of Volunteers Participants Tuesday Night Concert Series (4)49 $33.49 $1,641.01 3,975 Family Movie Nights 0 $33.49 $0.00 825 June Dairy Days 0 $33.49 $0.00 450 Touch a Truck 47.75 $33.49 $1,599.15 1,700 Yoga at the Leach 0 $33.49 0 120 Total:96.75 $3,240.16 7,070 Revenue Facilities Annual Report 2025 February 2026 Sponsorships for Events Donations/Grants Children's Amusement Center $3,200.00 $15,523.05 Special Events:Volunteer Hours Hourly Value of Volunteers Total Value of Volunteers Participants Wild, Wild West 0 $33.49 $0.00 325 Sizzling Summer Fiesta 0 $33.49 $267.92 200 Beats Summer Bash 0 $33.49 $401.88 50 Total:0 $669.80 575 Number of train riders: 0 0 $0.00 11,117 Revenue Facilities Annual Report 2025 February 2026 Sponsorships for Events Donations*/Grants Visitors Menominee Park Zoo and Brews by the Waterside (Rainbow)$21, 871.91 $83,073.49 80,544 Special Events:Volunteer Hours Hourly Value of Volunteers Total Value of Volunteers Participants Breakfast with the Bunny 111 $33.49 $3,717.39 955 Bunny in the Barn 52 $33.49 $1,741.48 704 Snooze at the Zoo 8 $33.49 $267.92 67 Brews in the Zoo 24 $33.49 $803.76 497 Zooloween Boo 32 $33.49 $1,071.68 3,011 Wildlife Wednesdays (13 programs)0 $33.49 $0.00 1037 Daily Zoo Summer Programs (240)0 $33.49 $0.00 3,590 Lakeside Packaging (8)0 $33.49 $0.00 261 Friday Story and craft time 0 $33.49 $0.00 78 American Eagle Day 0 $33.49 $0.00 677 Dash's 30th Birthday 7.5 $33.49 $251.18 1,255 Zoo Awareness Day 0 $33.49 $0.00 882 National Fox Day 0 $33.49 $0.00 222 Crafts and Critters 9 $33.49 $301.41 1,321 Senior Center Programming 0 $0.00 $0.00 54 Off-Site programming 0 $0.00 $0.00 153 On-site programming 0 $0.00 $0.00 905 Total: 243.5 $33.49 $8,154.82 15,669 Special Events:Volunteer Hours Hourly Value of Volunteers Total Value of Volunteers Participants Brews by the Waterside 146.5 $33.49 $4,906.29 2,400 *Donations include annual contributions from Tom and Penny Harenburg Revenue Facilities Annual Report 2025 February 2026