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PEQUOT LAKES PARK COMMISSION <br /> THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020 <br /> CITY HALL <br /> Members Present: Chair Ronning, Commissioners Boucher, Churack, Johnson, and <br /> Schweinler, <br /> Members Absent: Commissioners Melby and Sjoblad <br /> Also Present: Dawn Bittner, Zoning Specialist; Jennifer Peterson, Administrative <br /> Assistant; Mimi Swanson, Council Liaison <br /> 1. Call Meetinp to Order <br /> Chair Ronning called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. <br /> 2. Consider Aaenda <br /> COMMISSIONER JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS <br /> AMENDED TO ADD ITEM 8, BEAN HOLE FENCE QUOTE. COMMISSIONER <br /> CHURACK SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> 3. Park Commission Minutes <br /> COMMISSIONER CHURACK MOVED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 11, 2020, <br /> PARK COMMISSION MINUTES AS READ. COMMISSIONER SCHWEINLER <br /> SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> 4. Pickleball Court <br /> Chair Ronning spoke with Jan Blessner regarding getting pickleball courts in the <br /> community. Chair Ronning called the school and was referred to Community <br /> Education Department. Chair Ronning spoke with Rich Spiczka regarding the <br /> project. Mr. Spiczka will speak with the school to see if it is possible to get the <br /> tennis court revamped to allow pickleball and the possibility of establishing a <br /> teague. Mr. Spiczka will get back to Chair Ronning within the next two weeks. <br /> Mr. Gorr stated that Nathan from Outdoor Specialties from Pine River, has <br /> painted several of the courts in the area. <br /> Ms. Swanson stated, when the original plans for Trailside Park were being <br /> discussed, the City Council discussed a possibility of establishing a pickleball <br /> court on the south end of Trailside park. She said she plays in Nisswa and there <br /> is plenty of interest in pickleball leagues. <br />