Hanover public meetings in 2025

Hanover Park Board

The Park Board reviewed plans and a quotation for the Oakview Ridge, Second Addition Park. Members discussed equipment colors, adding an infant/toddler swing, and adding a bench while removing a picnic table from the shelter.

• Oakview Ridge Park quotation totaling $110,968.74
• Proposed $54,434 Playworld playground structure and swings
• Proposed $24,950 all-steel hip shelter
• Pheasant Run Trail project reported as nearly complete
• Discussion of 2026 goals including County Road 19 round-about center designs

The board approved the amended agenda and the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. Both motions were carried without recorded vote counts. The board then adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. No other substantive actions or votes were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 28 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (motion carried)

Hanover Park Board

The Hanover Park Board will discuss the Oakview Ridge Second Addition park recommendation, including the developer‑provided improvements and the estimated $200,000‑$230,000 cost that would be reimbursed to JP Brooks. The board will also consider the 2026 event calendar, the upcoming Pumpkin Decorating Event on Oct. 25 at the City Hall garage, and a proposed memorial bench donation program. Decisions will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval.

• Oakview Ridge park: developer JP Brooks, payment in‑lieu $157,056 (first phase) and $140,696 (second phase) totaling $297,752; estimated park cost $200,000‑$230,000
• Pumpkin Decorating Event: Oct. 25, 2025, 10 am‑12 pm at City Hall Garage with photo booth and prizes
• Memorial bench donation program: research and program design to be presented at a future meeting
• 2026 event calendar items: Kids Night May 27 (fire department, petting zoo, food trucks) and Bands in the Park third Wednesday evenings in June‑August, 6‑8 pm
• Park projects update: Pheasant Run Trail, Park Sign project, and Settlers Park pavilion

Hanover Park Board

The Park Board will meet to review updates on park projects and the Adopt-a-Park program. The board is also scheduled to discuss a pumpkin decorating event, memorial benches, and the 2026 event calendar.

• Pumpkin Decorating Event
• Memorial Benches
• 2026 Event Calendar
• Park Projects Discussion
• Adopt-a-Park Update

The Park Board approved the meeting agenda and the June 24 minutes unanimously. It adopted specific plans for a Pumpkin Decorating Event on October 25, 2025, including time, location, contests and prizes. The board assigned the clerk to research a memorial bench donation program and set dates for several 2026 events, such as Kids Night and Bands in the Park. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• June 24 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Pumpkin Decorating Event scheduled for Oct 25, 2025, 10 am‑12 pm at City Hall Garage (unanimous)
• Pumpkin event to include photo booth, decorating and costume contests with prizes for ages 0‑5 and 6+ (unanimous)
• Clerk Peterson to research memorial bench donation program and present at a future meeting (unanimous)
• Kids Night set for May 27, 2026 with fire department, petting zoo, facepainting and food trucks (unanimous)
• Bands in the Park scheduled for the 3rd Wednesday of June, July and August 2026, 6 pm‑8 pm (unanimous)
• Board adjourned at 8:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Hanover Park Board

The Park Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 22 and May 27, 2025. It voted to recommend the Red Barn Creation proposal to the City Council, with one member abstaining. The board also canceled the July 22, 2025 meeting because there was no business to discuss. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

• Agenda approved as amended (unanimous)
• Minutes from April 22 and May 27, 2025 approved (unanimous)
• Recommend Red Barn Creation proposal to Council (motion carried, one abstention)
• Cancel July 22, 2025 Park Board meeting (motion carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Hanover Park Board

The board toured six parks and listed ideas for upgrades such as shelter remodels, pavement replacement, trail extensions, water fountains, bathroom options, and ADA accessibility. It will start research and create a capital‑improvement plan for these projects. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded at this meeting.

Hanover Park Board

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. The board reached consensus to launch the Adopt-a-Park program with revised responsibilities. Volunteers were assigned for the upcoming Kids Night event, set for 5 p.m., and the city clerk will arrange food trucks for that and other park events. A pick‑ball court sign and screening have been ordered, and historic bridge replacement signs costing about $170 for both were noted.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopt-a-Park program moved forward with adjusted responsibilities (consensus)
• Kids Night event scheduled for 5 p.m.; volunteers assigned (consensus)
• City Clerk to contact and book food trucks for Kids Night and future events (action)
• Pickleball Court sign and screening ordered (action)
• Historic bridge replacement signs cost approx. $170 for both (information)
• Adjourned meeting at 8 p.m. (unanimous)

Hanover Park Board

The board unanimously approved the amended meeting agenda and the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting. They set the Adopt‑a‑Park program rollout for Earth Day on April 22. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Set Adopt‑a‑Park rollout for Earth Day, April 22 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (unanimous)