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SOUTH BEND BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Agenda
Date:
Monday, February 16, 2026
Time:
5:00 pm
Location:
Howard Park Ribbon Town Room
Virtual Meeting Option:
Call in: (574) 367-5480 Conference ID: 318 071 568#
Meeting Code: 244 284 501 036 10 Passcode: 7sA2Z9WX
Link: February 16, 2026 Park Board
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AGENDA ITEMS
Call to Order – President Mark Neal
Approval of the minutes of the last regular meeting of the board held on January 12, 2026.
Consent Agenda
Financial Statements – December 2025
Arborists Licenses- Renewals
ALG Tree Service
Miramontes Tree Service
Patriot Tree Corp.
Carrillo’s Landscaping
Foegley Landscape
Guerbringer Landscaping & Design
A Cut Above
Cut Rite Services
Douglas Landscape
Slusser’s Greern Thumb
KC Tree Arborist
Homer Tree Service
Kaucher Tree Service
New Image Tree Service
American Tree Service
Dave Talboom Lawncare
HartWood Tree Care
Arborcare
Chava Tree Service
MAAC Property Services
Watson’s Tree Service
Alex Take Down Tree Service
TLC Tree Removal
Walt Temple
Acron Landscaping
B and B Floral Adventures
Higher Ground Tree Care
B-1 Tree Service
Use of Parks – Returning Events
Wild Ones South Bend Native Plant Sale, Pinhook Park, May 2, 2026
SBPD’s School’s Out Cookout, MLK Dream Center Park, June 12, 2026
Leeper Park Art Fair (West Fountain Area), Leeper Park, June 19-22, 2026 (includes fair set-up, event, and breakdown)
Eastside Reunion, Coquillard Park, July 26, 2026
Annual Outreach at the Park Backpack Give-a-way, Potawatomi Park, July 27, 2026
Southold Dance Theater Summer Intensive Showcase, Potawatomi Park, August 8, 2026
Youth Fishing Contest, Pinhook Park, August 8, 2026
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Michiana, Howard Park, October 24, 2026
Interviewing of Interested Residents
Outstanding Partner of the Month – St. Joseph County Public Library
Use of Parks – New Events
Candlelight Vigil for Alex Pretti, Leeper Park, February 4, 2026
Mishawaka Meltdown, Rum Village (Disc GC), April 4, 2026
Adventure Awaits Fun Fair, Howard Park, May 22-23, 2026 (includes set-up and event)
Family Event, Leeper Park (Rose Garden and Fountain), May 29, 2026
Mental Wellness Walk- Angel Dove Foundation, Howard Park, May 30
Fun in the Sun- A Celebration of Life, Hope, and Strength Sickle Cell Awareness, Howard Park, June 19, 2026
New Business
MLK Dream Center & Four Winds Partnership – Amy Roush
Report by Director of Recreation by Macey Janna
Business by Director Jordan Gathers
IX. Adjournment
The next regular meeting will be held March 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at Howard Park Event Center Ribbon Town Room and virtually. *Requires board action
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