Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Overview
Meets the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m.
Mission
To provide quality recreational opportunities and to plan, acquire, develop and maintain quality, attractive parks and facilities that enhance the quality of life in the community of Albert Lea.
The board acts as a sounding board for the Albert Lea City Council and Parks and Recreation Department staff for the delivery of services related to parks and recreation.
Voting members
- Steve Ball, Albert Lea • 507-402-1082
- Amy Leach, Albert Lea • 507-391-4756
- Kent Rahn, Albert Lea • 952-484-9929
- Therese Salazar, Albert Lea • 507-402-1197
- Whitney Sauer, Albert Lea • 507-402-5956
- Tony Segura, Albert Lea • 507-213-0453
- Wende Taylor, Albert Lea • 507-369-4817
Non-voting members
- City Councilor Jason Howland, 221 E. Clark St., Albert Lea • 507-438-1098
- Parks Superintendent Mike Westney, 414 Commercial St., Albert Lea • 507-377-4313
- Recreation Manager Bob Furland, 701 Lake Chapeau Drive, Albert Lea • 507-377-4370
- Administrative Assistant Afton Wacholz, 701 Lake Chapeau Drive, Albert Lea • 507-377-4370
2025 Meeting Dates
- Jan. 27 (date changed due to Martin Luther King Day)
- Feb. 24 (date changed due to Presidents Day)
- March 17
- April 21
- May 19
- June 16
- July 21
- Aug. 18
- Sept. 15
- Oct. 20
- Nov. 17
- Dec. 15
Meeting location
Rotates through different City facilities.
Organizer
Afton Wacholz
Administrative Assistant
701 Lake Chapeau Drive
507-377-4370
awacholz@ci.albertlea.mn.usCurrent Agenda:
2024 Minutes
How to propose a park amenity or recreation program:
Please visit the “How to Apply to Add a Park Amenity or Rec Program” webpage for information on the process and a link to the application form.