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�, <br /> Park Commission Minutes <br /> August 9, 2018 <br /> Page 2 <br /> ------------------------- <br /> �1 <br /> Crow Wing Soil and Water came and dug up weeds on the hill this <br /> summer. Commissioner Johnson stated the playground is great, he also <br /> brought up the outhouse. Mr. Loven stated one side of the outhouse <br /> remains locked to help prevent vandalism. Commissioner Melby thought it <br /> would be a good idea to install a LED camera/trail camera to deter the <br /> vandalism. Discussion ensued regarding vandalism and camera <br /> installation. Commissioner Melby will check on pricing for cameras for the <br /> park and bring to the next meeting. Commissioner Sjoblad stated the park <br /> is a nice place and has a great playground. Chair ,. onning and Ms. <br /> Malecha were in agreement with improving the.rtairs b the lake as well <br /> as upgrading the outhouse. Ms. Malecha als�vi�o�uld like to see <br /> ✓� ,�:��. <br /> information at the kiosk be a larger size. ,.��' ' <br /> • Gildner Park—Commissioner Sjoblad saitl�it is a nice�;� aark but doesn't <br /> .� ,�. �;. �.p� <br /> seem to get used much. Discussion ensued about the ara�enities: picnic <br /> �.� ;-,. <br /> tables, benches, grill and book excfiange. Commissioner;Johnson said it <br /> `�. =. <br /> is a ve nice ark/ reen s ace!Mr-. Loven� tated that the ouffia,Gse that <br /> rY P 9 P �-. <br /> is there now will not be back ne t year because of non-usag�%Mr. Loven <br /> stated that there is minimal maintenance�unless there is a board that <br /> breaks on the playground set. Chair Ronning commented that the park <br /> does not get much use>and suggested this<be the site of the future skate <br /> park. � ::���,�_ �� " _ "� <br /> .� <br /> • Dog Park—Vice Chair N �,gel s#a#ed.that friends of his come from Backus <br /> and south of Brainerd to go�to the dog�park,to socialize. Discussion <br /> ensued and-the consensus�was�#his a wontlerFul addition to our <br /> community.�iVl�. Malecha suggested more silhouettes on the fence and <br /> more frees to be planted. ' <br /> ,�_ <br /> • Trailside North —�CommissionerJ �rchen and Chair Ronning both stated <br /> that they didn't e�v.en know the pa�k was there. Vice Chair Nagel stated <br /> %-�=#hat:when the area as a_fownship, discussion was that there needed to <br /> ���be�-a-�park;in the.area, � ry p <br /> which is a histo on how the ark came to be. <br /> �'�� Discuss�otn� rensued regarding maintenance and use. Mr. Loven said that <br /> �z�ti"jZY' V,�si�"�_a <br /> � �..��,_-:= there is min�rfium maintenance and this year was the first year we <br /> ��`� fertilized th�_lawn and with the irrigation system the lawn is really looking <br /> �``�"great. <br /> '����:, <br /> • Don:Nelson Picnic Area (Historic Fire Tower)—Vice Chair Nagel gave a <br /> histoiy:of tlie area. He stated that planners from the State suggested the <br /> picrnc.area. Ms. Bittner stated that the County is working with the DNR <br /> with a-possibility of the County taking over the park, however, we have <br /> not been notified of any change of jurisdiction. Mr. Loven said that the <br /> City of Pequot Lakes mows the area and empties the garbage once a <br /> week. Discussion ensued regarding the re-opening of the tower and the <br /> picnic area with possibilities of a RV park/camping site, sled hill, more ,� <br /> hiking trails and possible Christmas light display if the park is tumed over <br /> to the City. <br />