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Boards and Committees
The Parks and Recreation Department has a number of advisory boards, commissions and committees, which are comprised of volunteers from within the community who serve without compensation.
Generally, these groups make recommendations to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen regarding actions and policies affecting the Department and City overall.
Residents who desire to serve on a City board or committee may apply by completing the Boards and Commissions Application. For more information or assistance, contact the City Clerk’s office at (636) 327-5101.
Overview
The Parks and Recreation Board was established in June of 1965 as the first step in developing a parks and recreation department to serve the citizens of Wentzville.
This volunteer advisory group to the Board of Aldermen, Mayor and Director of Parks and Recreation serves as a sounding board by holding public meetings and exercising influence throughout the City to improve and expand recreational opportunities. The Park Board acts in an advisory role and provides the citizen perspective to the professional staff in all matters relating to the operation and maintenance of the city park system. The members of the board are actively involved in the process of developing future parkland and amenities. Members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Aldermen for a three-year term. Positions may be reappointed by the Mayor once their term has expired.
Members
| Park Board | Ward | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Gloria Ehll (President) | 2 | June 2025 |
| Holly VanGundy (Vice President) | 2 | June 2026 |
| Jeremy Wolfmeyer | 3 | June 2027 |
| Stacey Decker | 3 | June 2027 |
| Peggy Meyer | 2 | June 2025 |
| Nicole Foley | 2 | June 2025 |
| Chrissi Blake | 2 | June 2026 |
| Rob Swanson | 1 | June 2027 |
| Michael Lovell (Alderman Liaison) | 3 |
Citizens who desire to serve on the Parks and Recreation Board may apply by completing the Boards and Commissions Application. For more information or assistance, contact the City Clerk’s office at (636) 327-5101.
Meetings
The Park Board meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1001 Schroeder Creek Blvd. The meetings are open to the public. Sometimes it is necessary to deviate from this schedule. Please see the City Calendar for the most accurate schedule.
OUR MISSION
The Arts and Programs Committee of Wentzville, Missouri is a volunteer nonprofit committee of the City’s Parks and Recreation Board. The Committee engages the community of Wentzville in an appreciation for art in its various forms. News, information and education are disseminated to the community by the committee to demonstrate the value of creativity and craft for generations to come.
The Recreation Manager – Special Events and Programs is the staff liaison for this committee. If you are interested in serving on the Committee, you may apply by completing the Boards and Commissions Application and specifying that you are applying for the Arts and Programs Committee. For more information, please contact Wentzville Parks and Recreation at (636) 332-9236.
If you are interested in serving on the Arts and Programs Committee, you may apply by completing the Boards and Commissions Application and specifying that you are applying for the Arts and Programs Committee.
OUR MISSION
The Tree Committee of Wentzville, Missouri is a volunteer nonprofit committee of the City’s Parks and Recreation Board. The Tree Committee engages the community of Wentzville in protecting its parks and green spaces by inspiring them to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. News, information and education is disseminated to the community by the committee to demonstrate the value trees can provide now and for generations to come.
Wentzville has been recognized for eleven consecutive years as a “Tree City USA” recipient. In the fall of 2014, Wentzville’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board created a Tree Committee, which reviews the City’s tree and landscape ordinances.
Staff positions that are included on this committee are the Superintendent Park Operations and Horticulturist. If you are interested in serving on the Tree Committee, you may apply by completing the Boards and Commissions Application and specifying that you are applying for the Tree Committee. For more information or assistance, contact the Parks and Recreation Office by calling (636) 332-9236.
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