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Board Meetings
Board meetings will take place on the 4th Thursday of each month. All meetings (unless otherwise noted below) will start at 6 pm and will be held in the Hopkins Community Center, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL.
Notification of schedule changes will be made and posted. Agendas are published and posted on this website prior to Board Meetings. Once approved by the Park Board, minutes will be published and available on this website.
This schedule is subject to such changes as the Board of Commissioners of the DeKalb Park District shall determine and law shall allow. Notice of such changes shall be given as required by law. All such meetings shall be open to the public, except those meetings, or portions of meetings which the Board of Commissioners of the DeKalb Park District shall determine to be held in private and which the law shall allow to be held in private.
In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the following is a list of regular Park Board Meeting dates for the 2025 fiscal year(March 1, 2024-February 28, 2025).
Fiscal Year 2025 Meeting Dates
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March 28, 2024 | October 24, 2024 |
April 25, 2024 | November 21, 2024 |
May 23, 2024 | December 12, 2024 |
June 27, 2024 | January 11, 2025 (10:00am) |
July 25, 2024 | January 16, 2025 |
August 22, 2024 | February 27, 2025 |
September 26, 2024 |
2024 Meetings
Date | Agenda | Minutes | Materials |
January 13, 2024 (CANCELED) | |||
January 18, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes | |
February 8, 2024 (CANCELED) | |||
February 22, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes | |
March 6, 2024 (Special Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | |
March 20, 2024 (Special Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | |
March 28, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes | |
April 25, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes | |
May 8, 2024 (Special Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | |
May 9, 2024 (Special Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | |
May 23, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes | |
June 6, 2024 (Special Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | |
June 21, 2024 (Special Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | |
June 27, 2024 | Agenda | ||
July 25, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes | |
August 22, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes | |
September 26, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes | |
October 3, 2024 (Special Meeting) | Minutes | ||
October 24, 2024 |
2023 Meetings
Date | Agenda | Minutes | Materials |
January 14, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes | |
January 19, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
February 23, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
March 23, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
April 27, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
May 25, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
June 22, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
July 27, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
August 24, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
September 28, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
October 26, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
November 16, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes | |
December 7, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
2022 Meetings
Date | Agendas | Minutes | Materials |
January 8, 2022 (special meeting) |
Agenda | Minutes | |
January 20, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
February 24, 2022 RESCHEDULED | Agenda | ||
March 10, 2022 (Special Park Meeting) | Agenda | Packet | |
March 24, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
April 28, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
May 26, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
June 30, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
July 28, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
August 25, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
September 22, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes | |
October 19, 2022 (Special Meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | |
October 27, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes | |
November 17, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes | |
December 8, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
Budgets & Financial Documents
Budget Documents
- FY 2025 Adopted Budget
- FY 2024 Adopted Budget
- FY 2023 Adopted Budget
- FY 2022 Adopted Budget
- FY 2021 Adopted Budget
- FY 2020 Adopted Budget
Budget and Appropriation Ordinances
- FY 2025 Budget & Appropriation Ordinance
- FY 2024 Budget Appropriation Ordinance
- FY 2023 Budget & Appropriation Ordinance
- FY 2022 Budget & Appropriation Ordinance
- FY 2021 Budget & Appropriation Ordinance
- FY 2020 Budget & Appropriation Ordinance
- FY 2019 Budget & Appropriation Ordinance-Amended
- FY 2019 Budget & Appropriation Ordinance
- FY 2018 Budget & Appropriation Ordinance
- FY 2017 Budget & Appropriation Ordinance
Total Compensation Packages
- FY 2025 Total Compensation Package (posted 4/26/2024
- FY 2024 Total Compensation Package (posted 4/26/2024)
- FY 2023 Total Compensation Package (posted 3/21/2022)
- FY 2022 Total Compensation Package (posted 3/19/2021)
- FY 2021 Total Compensation Package (posted 3/6/2020)
- FY 2020 Total Compensation Package (posted 4/4/19)
- FY 2019 Total Compensation Package (posted 2/17/18)
- FY 2018 Total Compensation Package (posted 7/12/17)
- FY 2017 Total Compensation Package (posted 6/15/16)
Treasurer's Reports
- FY 2024 Treasurer's Report
- FY 2020 Treasurer's Report
- FY 2019 Treasurer's Report
- FY 2018 Treasurer's Report
- FY 2017 Treasurer's Report
- FY 2016 Treasurer's Report
- FY 2015 Treasurer's Report
Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report FY 2024
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report FY 2023
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report FY 2022
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2021
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2020
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2019
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2018
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2017
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2016
Annual Reports
- Annual Report FY 2024
- Annual Report FY 2023
- Annual Report FY 2022
- Annual Report FY 2020-2021
- Annual Report FY 2019-2020 (no report due to the COVID-19 pandemic)
- Annual Report FY 2018-2019
- Annual Report FY 2017-2018
- Annual Report FY 2016-2017
- Annual Report FY 2015-2016
IMRF Reports
Prevailing Wage
Updated prevailing wage rates can be found here.
Park Board
The DeKalb Park District Board of Commissioners consists of five elected members who serve unsalaried 4 year terms. Park District Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month starting at 6:00 pm in the Hopkins Community Center.
Dag Grada- PresidentFor many years, Dag Grada lived a split life. He spent summers in DeKalb, working his trade of sheet metal. Winters were spent in the Dominican Republic, working on the rivers and in the mountains, primarily in tourism. Marriage and children created a need for a more stable life and Dag settled down full-time in DeKalb with his wife Elizabeth and daughters Eleanor and Amelie. Dag is active in the sport of disc golf, not only as a player but as an advocate of responsible course design as well as an active volunteer on area projects. |
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Brian Tobin- Vice presidentBrian Tobin has three decades of active involvement in DeKalb Park District programs as a participant, coach, and spectator. As a long-time resident, he has personally experienced the benefits of accessible parks and programs. Brian has actively participated in various recreational opportunities. His family, Alicia and Nolan, have participated in fastpitch softball, baseball, soccer, basketball, and dance. With his experience and firsthand knowledge of past and existing programs, Brian hopes to preserve and enhance the District for future generations. |
Gail A. Krmenec- Secretarygkrmenec@dekalbparkdistrict.com Gail A. Krmenec was elected to the Park Board in 2019. She believes that the Park District should provide residents the facilities, parks, and activities that are the best value for tax dollars while serving as a responsible steward of the District's land, facilities, and resources. She feels the community's quality of life is greatly influenced by the quality of the Park District. Gail brings a wealth of leadership, management, and outreach experience to the Board after her career with the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, where she was twice awarded the Census Bureau's Bronze Medal, the highest recognition possible. She served on the Board of Directors and as President of the Illinois GIS Association. She was awarded the Dahlberg Distinguished Achievement Award by that organization and was also awarded the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award by Northern Illinois University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Gail holds two degrees in Geography: a Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois and a Master's degree from Northern Illinois University. |
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David Castro- Treasurerdcastro@dekalbparkdistrict.com A chemist by training, now a Research and Development manager, and an avid recreational swimmer, David Castro looks forward to working with everyone in the community. After living in DeKalb for about two decades, David joins the DeKalb Park District Commission with the deep conviction that parks and recreational programs significantly impact the quality of life of its residents. "Walking and biking trails, a swimming pool, baseball and basketball leagues, and pickleball are just some activities that put us in contact with our neighbors. We even have a museum (Ellwood House Museum) that showcases the local history and connects us with multiple visitors from outside our area." David believes it is up to us to capitalize on the ongoing transformations in the city of DeKalb and build a bright future. |
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Doug Eaton- CommissionerBio coming soon! |
Contact the Board
To contact a board commissioner by regular mail, please send correspondence to:
Board Commissioner's Name
DeKalb Park District
1403 Sycamore Rd.
Dekalb IL 60115
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
What is FOIA
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is an Illinois state statute that provides the public the right to access government documents and records. The law provides that a person can ask a public body for a copy of its records on a specific subject and the public body must provide those records, unless there is an exemption in the statute that protects those records from disclosure.
Exemptions are described under 5 ILCS 140, Section 7 and Section 7.5. In addition, some records may be subject to confidentiality provisions imposed by other state or federal laws; the FOIA process for disclosure of information does not supersede these other applicable statutory and judicial mandates.
The Freedom of Information Act is designed to allow a person to inspect or receive copies of records. It is not designed to require a public body to answer questions.
How the Process Works
After a FOIA Request submission is received, the FOIA Officer will respond within five (5) business days with the requested materials unless a request is denied or an extension is required. If a request is denied, partially denied, or an extension is required, then the requesting party will be notified in writing. If a request is denied, there is an appeals process. Please be sure to retain a copy of your request, if you need to file a review as you will need to submit a copy of your request.
You may opt to inspect original documents at the DeKalb Park District's Administrative Office at 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115 or you may request copies. Freedom of Information requests are accepted by personal delivery, mail, email or oral request to the FOIA Officer at the Dekalb Park District Administrative Office, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115.
The Freedom of Information Officer will make a response to the requesting party within five working days of receipt, unless an extended time period is required. Requests will be responded to in writing and available for pick up at the Administrative Office. There is a $0.15 charge for each copy made over 50 pages. When you submit a FOIA request, your information becomes public record and your request may be posted online.
Government Efficiency Committee
Meeting Agendas/Minutes
Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
October 3, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 9, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 24, 2024 | Agenda |
DeKalb Community Pool Advisory Committee
Meeting Agendas/Minutes
Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
May 5, 2022 | Minutes | |
June 2, 2022 | Minutes | |
July 14, 2022 | Minutes | |
August 4, 2022 | Minutes | |
September 8, 2022 (CANCELLED) |
Golf Advisory Committee
Meeting Agendas/Minutes
Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
February 23, 2022 | Minutes | |
November 13, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 20, 2019 | Agenda Marketing Presentation |
Minutes |
November 25, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 4, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 11, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 16, 2019 | Minutes | |
February 12, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 10, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 12, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
Strategic Planning Committee
Meeting Agendas/Minutes
Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes | |
November 29, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes | |
December 13, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes | |
January 31, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | |
February 15, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | |
March 1, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | |
July 5, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | |
August 2, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | |
February 7, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes | |
April 4, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
Trails & Trees Committee
Meeting Agendas/Minutes
Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
July 26, 2013 | Minutes | |
November 8, 2013 | Minutes | |
November 13, 2013 | Minutes | |
December 18, 2013 | Minutes | |
February 6, 2015 | Minutes | |
January 20, 2016 | Agenda |
Pool Consideration Committee
Meeting Agendas/Minutes
Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
October 23, 2013 | Minutes | |
November 4, 2013 | Minutes | |
November 18, 2013 | Minutes | |
December 2, 2013 | Minutes | |
December 16, 2013 | Minutes | |
February 3, 2014 | Minutes | |
March 3, 2014 | Minutes | |
April 7, 2014 | Minutes | |
April 21, 2014 | Minutes |
Reports
- Efficiency Report- Committee on Local Government Efficiency (2024)
- Municipal Directory FY 2021
- Golf Operations Committee Report (2019)
- Strategic Plan (2019-2024)
- Open Space Master Plan (2012)
- ADA Transition Plan (2018)
- DeKalb Park District Municipal Directory
- Park Ordinance Codes
- Pool Consideration Committee: Final Report (2014)
- Pool Survey - Public Research Group (Dec 2015)
- Hopkins Pool Existing Condition Report (Fall 2008)
- 2007 Public Opinion Survey
Board Meeting Minutes Archive
2021 Meetings
Date | Agendas | Minutes | Materials |
January 7, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
January 21, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet Appendices |
February 4, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet Appendices |
February 18, 2021 | Minutes | Packet | |
March 8, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes- Public Hearing Minutes |
Packet |
March 18, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
March 31, 2021 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | |
April 1, 2021 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | |
April 7, 2021 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | |
April 15, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
April 23, 2021 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | |
May 20, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
June 10, 2021 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
June 17, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
July 15, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
August 19, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
September 16, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
September 28, 2021 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | |
October 21, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
November 18, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
December 9, 2021 | Agenda | Packet |
2020 Meetings
2019 Meetings
2018 Meetings
Date | Agendas | Minutes | Materials |
January 4, 2018 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
January 11, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet Handouts |
February 15, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet Handouts |
March 1, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet Handouts |
March 22, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet Handouts |
April 5, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
April 19, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet Handouts |
May 3, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
May 17, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
June 21, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
July 19, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet Handouts |
August 16, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet Handouts |
September 5, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet Handouts |
September 20, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
October 4, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
October 18, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
November 1, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet Handouts |
November 15, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet Handouts |
December 6, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet |
December 20, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes | Packet Appendices Appendices-2 Handouts |
For older Board Meeting Minutes, please visit the Archive.
2017 Meetings
Date | Agendas | Minutes |
January 5, 2017 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
January 11, 2017 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
January 18, 2017 *rescheduled to Wednesday |
Agenda | Minutes |
January 31, 2017 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
February 6, 2017 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
February 16, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 27, 2017 (4pm special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
February 27, 2017 (7pm special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
March 3, 2017 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
March 16, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 5, 2017 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
April 20, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 18, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 15, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
July 20, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 7, 2017 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
August 17, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 21, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 19, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 9, 2017 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
November 16, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 7, 2017 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
December 21, 2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
2016 Meetings
Date | Agendas | Minutes |
January 21, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 4, 2016 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
February 18, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 24, 2016 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
March 2, 2016 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
March 17, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 7, 2016 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
April 21, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 5, 2016 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
May 19, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 10, 2016 (special meeting) | Agenda (cancelled) | |
June 16, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 24, 2016 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
July 14, 2016 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
July 21, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
August 18, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 15, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 3, 2016 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
October 20, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
November 14, 2016 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
November 17, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 1, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 15, 2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
2015 Meetings
Date | Agendas | Minutes |
January 8, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
January 28, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 12, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 19, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 16, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
May 21, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 18, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
June 22, 2015 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
July 20, 2015 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
August 20, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
September 17, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 5, 2015 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
October 15, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 22, 2015 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
November 6, 2015 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
November 19, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
December 8, 2015 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
December 11, 2015 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
December 17, 2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
2014 Meetings
Date | Minutes |
January 9, 2014 | Minutes |
January 29, 2014 (special meeting) | Minutes |
February 13, 2014 | Minutes |
March 13, 2014 | Minutes |
March 31, 2014 (special meeting) | Minutes |
April 2, 2014 (special meeting) | Minutes |
April 4, 2014 (special meeting) | Minutes |
April 10, 2014 | Minutes |
April 25 - May 3, 2014 (special meetings) | Minutes |
May 8, 2014 | Minutes |
May 28, 2014 (special meeting) | Minutes |
June 12, 2014 | Minutes |
July 10, 2014 | Minutes |
August 14, 2014 | Minutes |
September 11, 2014 | Minutes |
September 19, 2014 (special meeting) | Minutes |
October 9, 2014 | Minutes |
November 7, 2014 (special meeting) | Minutes |
November 13, 2014 | Minutes |
December 11, 2014 | Minutes |
December 30, 2014 (special meeting) | Minutes |
2013 Meetings
Date | Minutes |
January 9 | Minutes |
January 16 (special meeting) | Minutes |
February 4 | Minutes |
February 7 | Minutes |
March 21 | Minutes |
April 11 | Minutes |
May 9 | Minutes |
June 13 | Minutes |
June 21 (special meeting) | Minutes |
July 11 | Minutes |
July 18 (special meeting) | Minutes |
August 8 | Minutes |
August 21 (special meeting) | Minutes |
August 28 (special meeting) | Minutes |
September 12 | Minutes |
October 9 (special meeting) | Minutes |
October 10 | Minutes |
November 6 (special meeting) | Minutes |
November 14 | Minutes |
November 25 (special meeting) | Minutes |
December 3 (special meeting) | Minutes |
December 12 | Minutes |
2012 Meetings
Date | Minutes |
January 12 | Minutes |
January 19 (special meeting) | Minutes |
February 9 | Minutes |
March 15 (special meeting) | Minutes |
March 22 | Minutes |
April 9 (special meeting) | Minutes |
April 12 | Minutes |
May 7 (special meeting) | Minutes |
May 10 | Minutes |
June 4 (special meeting) | Minutes |
June 14 | Minutes |
July 12 | Minutes |
August 13 (special meeting) | Minutes |
August 16 | Minutes |
September 10 (special meeting) | Minutes |
September 13 | Minutes |
October 11 | Minutes |
November 8 | Minutes |
December 6 (special meeting) | Minutes |
December 13 | Minutes |
2011 Meetings
Date | Minutes |
January 12 | Minutes |
February 9 | Minutes |
March 10 | Minutes |
April 14 | Minutes |
May 12 | Minutes |
June 9 | Minutes |
July 14 | Minutes |
August 11 | Minutes |
September 8 | Minutes |
October 3 (special meeting) | Minutes |
October 13 | Minutes |
November 10 | Minutes |
December 6 | Minutes |
December 15 (special meeting) | Minutes |