Regular Park Board
Jan 13, 2026
The lede
- Approved a $394,485 change order for the Riverside Ice Arena roof project (4-1 vote, Rangel opposed)
- Purchased a new GEHL AL 650 wheel loader for $85,173 to support park maintenance operations
- Adopted several new policies including Fund Balance Policy, Investment Policy, and policies on AI use in hiring, theft control, and preventative maintenance
- Received favorable results from PDRMA Risk Management Review with above-average scores
Decisions & votes
Approved unanimously:
- Meeting agenda and December 9, 2025 minutes (Noble abstained on minutes)
- Expense approval report (12/4/2025–1/8/2026)
- Purchase of 2026 GEHL AL 650 wheel loader from Casey Equipment for up to $85,173
- Fiscal Year 2025 audit engagement letter with Lucas Group not to exceed $20,000
- Fund Balance Policy
- Resolution No. 01-13-26 adopting the Investment Policy
- AI Use in Hiring Policy, Theft Control Guidelines, and Preventative Maintenance policies
- Official statement on Solar Farm Lease Requests
Approved 4-1:
- Change order for DPI Construction for Riverside Ice Arena roof project for $394,485 (Rangel voted no)
Discussion items
- Childcare Assistance Program Funding discussed during Executive Director report
- Ice Hogs Night review and Special Recreation 5K scheduled for end of February mentioned in recreation report
- Land composition issues discussed related to the ice arena roof project
- Background and need for wheel loader purchase reviewed
- Purpose of Investment Policy and AI use in hiring practices discussed
- GASB rules mentioned in context of Fund Balance Policy and solar farm statement
Financial / operational notes
- PDRMA Risk Management Review Results showed very favorable outcomes with above-average scores for the Park District
- Executive Director annual review timeline established; board members to submit evaluations to Noble including review of 2025 goals, with 2026 goals to be completed in February
- Major capital expenditures: $394,485 for ice arena roof change order and $85,173 for wheel loader
- FY2025 audit budgeted at up to $20,000