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Lancaster Board of Park Commissioners Meeting

January 7, 2026 · Lancaster, OH
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-07 (PDF, 9 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.lancasterohio.gov ↗
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Attendees

Ms. Kristina Crites (Board Member)
Ms. Kari James (Board Member)
Mr. Bob Lovell (Board Member)
Superintendent Steve Gayfield (Lancaster Parks & Recreation Department)
Shae Goss (Lancaster Parks & Recreation Department)
Ann Morrow (Lancaster Parks & Recreation Department)
Amy Pennell (Lancaster Parks & Recreation Department)
Assistant Superintendent Jen Shamblin (Lancaster Parks & Recreation Department)
Carla Young (Lancaster Parks & Recreation Department)
City Council Member Larry Ailes (City Administration)
Assistant Law Director Mitch Harden (City Administration)
City Council Member Alayna Hoop (City Administration)
Mayor Don McDaniel (City Administration)
City Service Safety Director Carrie Woody (City Administration)
Dave Comer (Guest)
✓ Present: 15/15

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

APPROVED

#3

APPROVED

#4

APPROVED

#5

APPROVED

#6

APPROVED

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 12:00pm by Ms. James.

#2

Permission for Citizens and Guests to Address Board

No guests were present.

#3

Communications

No communications received.

#4

Approval of December’s Meeting Minutes

Mr. Lovell made a motion to approve December’s minutes. Ms. Crites seconded.

#5

Park Budget

Mr. Gayfield presented the Expense/Revenue Report and end of the year review for the budget.

#6

New Business

Reorganization of Park Board, Permission to withdraw from Ohio Operating Engineers Apprenticeship fund offer agreement, and Permission to request legislation for funding for final engineering design services.

#7

Department Updates

Departmental updates were presented.

#8

Old Business

Bowers Property Development update.

#9

Tabled Business

Discussion of new Public Sites & Open Spaces language, Discussion of new Park Financing options, and Commuter Tax update.

#10

Next Meeting

The next meeting is scheduled for February 4, 2026 at 12:00pm.

#11

Adjournment

Mr. Lovell made a motion to adjourn the meeting.