05-12-2022 Park Commission Meeting Minutes

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Park Commission Minutes May 12,2022 Page 3 requested an update regarding a plan for the lumber yard to cease use of that area. • Pickleball Courts— Have potential locations been discussed and how many. Commission consensus was pickleball courts should be considered in other parks and the south half of Trailside Park. They should not be included in the north half of Trailside Park. • Replace Community Sign — Park Commission not aware of changes to sign ordinance and that a digital sign would be allowed. Has someone begun collecting estimates and designs? The Commissioners agreed the Community Sign should be replaced prior to investment in pickleball courts. • Lighting —This was a budgeted item for 2021 so the funds should be in the Carryover Fund. 8. Franchise Fees Ms. Bittner reported the City received $4,153.76 from Minnesota Power and $1,326.00 from Crow Wing Power. 9. Next Meeting Date—To be Determined The Commission will plan on the next meeting taking place June 9; City Staff will notify them if there is a day change. 10. Other Business Commissioner Churack reported there are 20 pieces of artwork on posts in 10 locations. She provided a survey and 10 are in very poor condition and need to be removed immediately. There are only a couple that are in good condition. It was agreed that 5 stands (10 posts)would be removed and the artwork in better condition would be placed on the remaining 5 stands. Commissioner Churack will notify Mr. Knutson. Nick Roy stated one stand needs to be removed for the Splash Pad. Chair Johnson stated there has been dumping at the end of the road at Mayo Park. He suggested a camera may be helpful in identifying the individuals. Nick Roy reported he just received the "No Dumping" signs he ordered for this area and has talked with Chief Kiang regarding cameras. 11. Adjournment There being no further business, COMISSIONER CLEMENT MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMISSIONER CHURACK SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.