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AGENDA
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
April 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Five Oaks on Warson : 1200 N Warson Rd
Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89249629544
1. Call To Order
Roll call to establish quorum.
2. Hearing From Citizens
Public comment on items not on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per person
3. Written Communications
None at the time of posting
4. Minutes
Recommendation to approve the March 11, 2026 regular meeting minutes.
Documents:
PARC MINUTES 3.11.2026.PDF
5. Special Presentation
Annual Facility Rental Program Report - Peyton Jones, Recreation Coordinator
6. Capital Improvement Plan
Annual review of the Capital Improvement Plan pertaining to parks.
7. Annual Work Plan
l Party in the Park assignments
l Park Tour Report
l Subgroup Review
8. Five Oaks On Warson Monthly Update
Monthly update on Five Oaks on Warson operations
a. Membership Dashboard
b. Operational Updates
c. Items of interest
9. City Council Report
Update from City Council Liaison, Maxine Weil
10. Parks & Recreation Department Monthly Report
Report on general Parks & Recreation programs and activities:
1. Recreation Division Update
2. Park Division Update
11. Upcoming Dates Of Importance
APRIL
l 4.2 SweetReads Bookmobile
l 4.3 Keystone Gallery Opening - Jeff Hirsch
l 4.11 Olivette in Bloom Kick-off Breakfast
l 4.17 Open Mic Night
l 4.17 PuzzlePalooza
l 4.23 Star Party Stacy Park
l 4.24 Pruning Workshop - OIB
l 4.30 SweetReads Bookmobile
MAY
l 5.8 Party in the Park- Stacy Park
l 5.8 Keystone Gallery Opening - Genevieve Essen
l 5.9 Goat Yoga
l 5.16-5.17 Olivette City-Wide Yard Sale
l 5.17 St Louis Native Garden Tour in Olivette & Ladue
l 5.22 PuzzlePalooza
12. Future Agenda Items
1. Five Oaks Six Month Status Report - June 2026
13. Adjournment
Creating Community Through People, Parks & Programs

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AGENDA
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
April 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Five Oaks on Warson : 1200 N Warson Rd
Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89249629544
1. Call To Order
Roll call to establish quorum.
2. Hearing From Citizens
Public comment on items not on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per person
3. Written Communications
None at the time of posting
4. Minutes
Recommendation to approve the March 11, 2026 regular meeting minutes.
Documents:
PARC MINUTES 3.11.2026.PDF
5. Special Presentation
Annual Facility Rental Program Report - Peyton Jones, Recreation Coordinator
6. Capital Improvement Plan
Annual review of the Capital Improvement Plan pertaining to parks.
7. Annual Work Plan
l Party in the Park assignments
l Park Tour Report
l Subgroup Review
8. Five Oaks On Warson Monthly Update
Monthly update on Five Oaks on Warson operations
a. Membership Dashboard
b. Operational Updates
c. Items of interest
9. City Council Report
Update from City Council Liaison, Maxine Weil
10. Parks & Recreation Department Monthly Report
Report on general Parks & Recreation programs and activities:
1. Recreation Division Update
2. Park Division Update
11. Upcoming Dates Of Importance
APRIL
l 4.2 SweetReads Bookmobile
l 4.3 Keystone Gallery Opening - Jeff Hirsch
l 4.11 Olivette in Bloom Kick-off Breakfast
l 4.17 Open Mic Night
l 4.17 PuzzlePalooza
l 4.23 Star Party Stacy Park
l 4.24 Pruning Workshop - OIB
l 4.30 SweetReads Bookmobile
MAY
l 5.8 Party in the Park- Stacy Park
l 5.8 Keystone Gallery Opening - Genevieve Essen
l 5.9 Goat Yoga
l 5.16-5.17 Olivette City-Wide Yard Sale
l 5.17 St Louis Native Garden Tour in Olivette & Ladue
l 5.22 PuzzlePalooza
12. Future Agenda Items
1. Five Oaks Six Month Status Report - June 2026
13. Adjournment
Creating Community Through People, Parks & Programs

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MEETING MINUTES
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
March 11, 2026, 2025
1. Call To Order at 7:05 PM; Meeting called to order by Chairperson Rich; Quorum
established.
Present: BUCHALTER, CAREY, HANSEN, RICH, TODD
Absent: PERSON
Also in attendance, but not counted towards a quorum, were: Parks and Recreation
Director- Beverly Tucker Knight Assistant Parks and Recreation Director- Patrick Magee
(via Zoom)
2. Hearing From Citizens – none
3. Written Communications – emails from Axelbaum and Evans thanking the Parks &
Recreation Department for clearing the park sidewalks and Centennial Greenway
promptly after the snowstorm. Email from Seneviratne requesting an additional dog
waste station and signage on the new section of the Centennial Greenway between
Warson and Indian Meadows Parks. (Staff will install another dog waste station)
4. Minutes On a MOTION by: HANSEN , SECOND by TODD, APPROVED the January 21,
2026 minutes (5-0).
5. Special Presentation: Annual Report on the Youth Sports Program by Patrick Magee,
Assistant Parks and Recreation Director.
6. Annual Work Plan – Commissioners reviewed draft work plan and will continue to revise
duties and projects to discuss at the April PARC meeting.
7. Five Oaks on Warson Monthly Update: In addition to reporting on membership sales and
daily use fees, this month’s update included a detailed account of the Active Renew
contract and participation trends by members. Renew active is seeing an increase in
daily swipes.
8. City Council Report – no report this month
9. Parks and Recreation Department Monthly Report
a. Recreation Division – highlights: Vendor and Craft Fair – Five Oaks on Warson’s first
vendor and craft fair was a success, selling out vendor tables and attracting many
shoppers. Staff recommends continuing the event annually. The second annual
Galentine’s Yoga was also successful, even with charging admission this year. Parks
fand Recreation staff will be attending the annual Missouri Parks & Recreation
Conference (MPRA) in Columbia, MO next week. The conference offers educational
workshops, trainings, networking events, and a vendor exhibit hall with playground,
equipment, supplies, software, park amenities and more. The 2026 Youth Basketball
League is winding down with final games on March 8. The season is going well overall. A
behavior incident involving a coach and parent during a first-grade game occurred on
Feb 14. The staff followed the Code of Conduct and issued suspensions in accordance
with the policy. Following the incident, a reminder of the Code of Conduct and behavior

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expectations and consequences was emailed to all parents and coaches. The 2026
Spring / Summer Activity Guide arrived in homes this week. This guide was a whopping
32 pages featuring seasonal favorites and a host of new programming. An interactive
digital version is also available at:
https://www.olivetteparksandrec.com/activityguide.html
b. Parks Division Update- highlights: Storm Cleanup –the Parks Crew worked hard
clearing parking lots and park sidewalks and trails during the last snow event, garnering
several phone calls and emails praising their quick action! The new practice of clearing
the Greenway and park sidewalks is particularly commented upon. The Polaris UTV has
been a game changer in winter operations (and summer too!), allowing more rapid
clearing of the paved walking paths. Prior to change in policy, park pathways were not
cleared and warning signs were posted to park users. Not clearing the pathways created
long-term issues with ice build-up, taking longer to melt. Park users did not stop walking
the pathways and often created their own routes adjacent to icy areas, damaging turf
and garden areas. Clearing the snow from the pathways keeps park users on the paved
areas, and prevents long-term repairs of vegetation areas. It also creates a safer walking
environment. Stacy Fence Replacement Project - The long-term project removing and
then replacing selected portions of the Stacy Park fence completed a new milestone this
month. The old barbwire topped chain-link fence along Warson Road has been removed
along with the overgrowth of bush honeysuckle and vines. The Crew will begin removing
the fence along Olive next. The RFP to install Cedar split rail fencing in its place has
been released and the contractor will be selected in March, with completion anticipated
before the end of May.
10. Upcoming Dates of Importance
MARCH
3.7 Holi Festival
3.11 Native Orchid Workshop
3.14 Weed Warriors
3.16-20 Spring Break Camp
3.25 Smarter Lighting, Darker Skies
3.26 Star Party
3.27 Family Game Night
APRIL
4.2 SweetReads Bookmobile
4.3 Keystone Gallery Opening - Jeff Hirsch
4.11 Olivette in Bloom Kick-off Breakfast
4.17 Open Mic Night
4.17 PuzzlePalooza
4.23 Star Party Stacy Park
4.24 Pruning Workshop - OIB
4.30 SweetReads Bookmobile
11. Future Agenda Items
a. Facility Rental Survey Report - April 2026
b. Annual Capital Improvement Plan review - April 2026
c. Five Oaks Six Month Status Report - June 2026
12. Adjournment: On a MOTION by HANSEN, SECOND by BUCHALTER the meeting
adjourned at 8:50 pm.

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