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Park Commission Highlights in 2010: � • Discussion on Comprehensive Plan - Chuck Marohn presented the Park and Recreation section of the Comprehensive plan. The Park Commission discussed the need to look at the future park and recreation needs of the City. • Bands in the Park Program — This program continues to gain momentum with the community. In 2010 there was a band concert almost every weekend of the summer and the audience continues to grow. • Band Shelter — A new band shelter has been constructed which now takes the place of the old gazebo that was in the park. • Gildner Park — Playground equipment was added to Gildner Park. • Christmas Lighting — The Park Commission lights up the town with Christmas lights each holiday season. • Chokecherry Trees — The City has been proclaimed the Chokecherry Capitol of Minnesota. Chokecherry trees were sold to area residents and businesses. • Bobber Park — The Park Commission plants flowers in planters at Bobber Park each spring. � • Park Brochure — A 2010 version of the Park Brochure was designed and given to area businesses, resorts and the Chamber for distribution. The brochure includes a calendar of events for the summer and highlights of the parks in Pequot Lakes. • Benches and Signage at Cole Memorial Building — The Park Commission provided two benches with signage on the back of the benches at the Cole Memorial Building. • Paul Bunyan Chair and Benches at Bobber Park — The chair and benches have been refinished. • Bicycle Friendly Community — The Park Commission is working with the Chamber of Commerce to do its part in making the City a bicycle friendly community. • Playground/Splash Park — The Park Commission has been discussing the possibility of a playground and/or splash park to be located somewhere in Trailside Park. �