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Parks and Recreation Committee — Meeting Minutes (May 11, 2026)

AppletonMay 11, 20262 min read

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Committee met with four members present (Van Zeeland, Schultz, Stancil‑Martin, Lambrecht; Dougherty excused). The April 6 minutes were approved; Alderperson Schultz was elected vice‑chair; meetings were set for Mondays at 6:00 p.m. (subject to Council approval); the Director of Parks & Recreation was designated as the committee contact; Resolution 2‑R‑26 was amended by substitution and the report was held until the next meeting; the committee recommended approval of Houdini Plaza tower panels (one abstention).

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Approved minutes of the April 6, 2026 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting (vote 4-0).
Elected Alderperson Schultz as Vice-Chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee (vote 4-0).
Set regular meeting time to Mondays at 6:00 p.m., subject to Council approval.
Designated the Director of Parks & Recreation as the Parks and Recreation Committee contact person.
Amended Resolution #2-R-26 by substitution (approved 4-0) and held the report action item until the next meeting (motion carried 4-0).
Recommended approval of Houdini Plaza tower panels as recommended by the Appleton Public Arts Committee (Aye: Van Zeeland, Stancil‑Martin, Lambrecht; Abstained: Schultz; Dougherty excused).

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