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PEQUOT LAKES PARK COMMISSION <br /> THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2013 <br /> CITY HALL <br /> Members Present: Commissioners Karen Ettesvold, Jeff Bruch; Cathy Malecha <br /> and Craig Nagel <br /> Also Present: Mike Loven, Public Works Supervisor; Nancy Adams, Mayor; <br /> and Sandy Peine, City Clerk <br /> 1. Call Meeting to Order <br /> The Clerk called the meeting to order. <br /> 2. 12/13/2012 Park Commission Minutes <br /> COMMISSIONER BRUCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/13/2013 <br /> PARK COMMISSION MINUTES. COMMISSIONER ETTESVOLD <br /> SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> 3. Welcome New Members <br /> Introductions were made and Cathy Malecha and Craig Nagel were <br /> welcomed as new members. <br /> 4. Appoint President <br /> COMMISSIONER BRUCH MOVED TO NOMINATE CATHY MALECHA <br /> AS THE PARK COMMISSION CHAIR. COMMISSIONER ETTESVOLD <br /> SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br /> 5. Women's Club — Flower Barrels <br /> Discussion was held regarding the flower barrels that were planted and <br /> maintained by the Women's Club. The Clerk stated that the Women's Club <br /> has disbanded and they will no longer be able to take care of the flower <br /> barrels in Trailside Park. Discussion was held regarding the required <br /> maintenance. The Commission discussed the idea of locating a number of <br /> barrels in one location on top of a patio and near the bike racks. This <br /> would prevent the need to mow and weed whip around the barrels. The <br /> Mayor noted that this may work, but at the present time, the City does not <br /> own the park. She stated that she is in discussions with the DNR <br /> regarding the possibility of the city acquiring the park from the DNR. <br /> COMMISSIONER BRUCH MOVED TO TABLE ANY DECISION ON THE <br /> FLOWER BARRELS UNTIL THE CITY FINDS OUT IF THE PARK LAND <br /> WILL BE ACQUIRED FROM THE DNR. COMMISSIONER ETTESVOLD <br /> SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. <br />