PARK & RECREATION MEETING
Minutes of May 6, 2026
The Park and Recreation Board met at the Alexandria City Building on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present:
Present: Rick Carr Daniel Phirman Fred Hollmann
Karen Minshall Dawn Warner
Also Present: David Plummer, City Administrator Kim Wagner, Recreation Director
Carey Franks, Recreation Assistant
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Dawn Warner made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 1, 2026, meeting, seconded by Fred Hollmann. All in favor, the motion passed 5-0-0.
VISITORS and GUESTS: Eli Moore and family were in attendance. Eli was there to propose his Eagle Scout project for Troop 95. His proposal is to remove and replace trail markers that are not easily visible due to location and ageing.
MOTION: Dawn Warner made a motion to accept Eli’s proposal so that he could move forward with plans for approval from his Troop, with the expectation that he would revisit the Park Board with more details, seconded by Dan Phirman. All in favor, the motion passed 5-0-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Disc Golf Course: Mr. Plummer stated that he and Mr. Hoerlein had visited some other courses and are brainstorming some ideas on what could be done to improve the course, but no immediate action is expected.
Skate Park Options: Mr. Plummer stated the Mayor was unable to attend the meeting to discuss the skate park. The Board discussed options and decided upon the low-cost trial run option of a temporary skate park in the parking lot.
MOTION: Dan Phirman made a motion to approve the skate equipment using a few parking spaces near the basketball courts to set up for the summer of 2026, will re-evaluate later to determine interest levels. Seconded by Dawn Warner. All in favor, the motion passed 5-0-0.
Park Improvement Projects: Mrs. Wagner shared some photos of other park restrooms, the Board discussed ideas for painting and improving the Park’s restrooms. The improvements will be made by the Public Works Department. She also shared an email from Public Works Superintendent Mike Hoerlein with an update on progress at the park and his future plans. The Board is encouraged by the progress and encourages the Public Works to continue their improvements so that outside contractors do not have to be brought in.
Budget Update: Dawn Warner presented the current budget and spending. No new spending was proposed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recreational Director Update: Mrs. Wagner reported that the Arbor Day event went well. She has ordered shirts for the 2026 Fishing Derby, has plans for a pickleball event for Kids at Parks Day. She also mentioned they will be posting “No Smoking” signs near the playground due to recent complaints.
City Administrator Update: Mr. Plummer updated the Board on the progress at the new City campus and said it was about 2/3 complete. He also gave an update on other city departments and construction projects for businesses coming to the city.
Agenda items for next Meeting:
- Skate Park implementation update
- Park Improvement Projects
- Budget Update
- Recreational Director Update
- City Administrator Update
COMMUNICATION: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Dan Phirman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Fred Hollman. All in favor, the motion passed 5-0-0.
For the official signed minutes, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 859-635-4125 or email starter@alexandriaky.gov.