Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Overview
Meets the third Monday of each month at 5:30 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
- Tom Jones, Albert Lea • 507-402-3265
- 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
- Joe Staloch, Albert Lea • 651-373-5785
- Wende Taylor, Albert Lea • 507-369-4817
Non-voting members
- City Councilor TBD
- Parks Superintendent Ben Bangert, 414 Commercial St., Albert Lea • 507-377-4313
- Administrative Assistant Afton Wacholz, 701 Lake Chapeau Drive, Albert Lea • 507-377-4370
2026 Meeting Dates
- Jan. 26*
- Feb. 23*
- March 16
- April 20
- May 18
- June 15
- July 20
- Aug. 17
- Sept. 21
- Oct. 19
- Nov. 16
- Dec. 21
*Date changed due to holiday
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:
2026 Minutes
2025 Minutes
Parks and Rec Board Minutes January 2025
Parks and Rec Board Minutes February 2025
Parks and Rec Staff Update March 2025 (no meeting)
Parks and Rec Staff Update April 2025 (no meeting)
Parks and Rec Staff Update May 2025 (no meeting)
Parks and Rec Board Minutes June 2025
Parks and Rec Minutes July 2025
Parks and Rec Staff update August 2025 (no meeting)
2024 Minutes
Parks and Rec Board Minutes January 2024
Parks and Rec Board Minutes February 2024
Parks and Rec Board Minutes March 2024
Parks and Rec Board Minutes April 2024
Parks and Rec Staff Update May 2024 (no meeting)
Parks and Rec Board Minutes June 2024
Parks and Rec Board Minutes July 2024
Parks and Rec Staff Update August 2024 (no meeting)
Parks and Rec Board Minutes September 2024
Park and Rec Staff Update October 2024 (no meeting)
Parks and Rec Board Minutes November 2024
Parks and Rec Staff Updates December 2024 (no meeting)
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.