BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
ROOM 301, CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21, 2026
NOON
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
3. MEETING MEMORANDUM:
January 7, 2026 Meeting Memorandum
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
a. Request Re: Approve and Execute Park Property Use Permit Application with Franklin Street
Events Association for the Franklin Street Bazaar. – Crook
b. Request Re: Approve and Execute Park Property Use Permit Application with PAAWS for
WoofFest at the Westside Library on October 24, 2026.- Crook
c. Request Re: Permission for Park Maintenance to Surplus 9 vehicles of different make and
model, 3 tractors, and one trailer for the auction. Two Toro pieces of equipment to be
surplussed for disposal. – Fankhouser
5. OLD BUSINESS: N/A
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Request Re: Approval to install EV charging stations at the Deaconess Aquatic Center,
Swonder Ice Arena, Evansville Museum and Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. – Lynch
b. Request Re: Approve and Execute agreement with Morley and Associates to design
improvements at Igleheart Park. -Crook
c. Request Re: Approve and Execute Agreement with Hafer for Phase II of Garvin Park
Improvements- Crook
d. Request Re: Award the Helfrich Golf Course Irrigation Pump Station project to Deig
Brother’s and authorize approval and execution of the agreement. -Bouseman
e. Request Re: Award the Fendrich Golf Course Irrigation Pump Station project to Mid- America
Golf and authorize approval and execution of the agreement. – Bouseman
f. Request Re: Any Other Business the Board Wishes to Consider and Public Comment.
7. REPORT:
Erik Beck- Executive Director, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden -2025 Impact Report
Danielle Crook- Executive Director, Parks and Recreation
8. ACCEPTANCE OF PAYROLL AND VENDOR CLAIMS:
9. ADJOURN:
