06-09-2022 Park Commission Meeting Minutes

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Park Commission Minutes June 9, 2022 Page 2 COMMISSIONER LIND MOVED TO APPROVE THE TOP OF THE SPLASHPAD BOBBER TO BUMP UP TO THE EXISTING FOOTPATH. COMMISSIONER CHURACK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 5. Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Tim Houle presented the MN DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant Program to the Park Commission. He explained the Widseth gave the Council a proposal to apply for this grant to help with improvements to Trailside Park. He stated there needs to be a primary improvement that is part of the application and then there can be some secondary improvements. He listed the primary improvements listed in the program manual. He talked about current amenities in the park and potential improvements that have been mentioned. Mr. Houle stated that bathrooms could be a secondary improvement. He said the application deadline is March 31st and the application should include concept sketches and estimated costs. He stated that if the application was awarded the City would find out by the end of the year and the money would be available the next construction season. He explained it is a 50% grant with a $300,000 maximum award and the City would be responsible for the other $300,000. Mr. Houle also stated that there are in-kind donations that can be used towards the dollar amount as well. Discussion ensued about using the grant for other parks compared to Trailside Park. COMMISSIONER CLEMENT MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPLY FOR THE OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT FOR A PICNIC SHELTER AS THE PRIMARY IMPROVEMENT, A BATHROOM AND POTENTIALLY A PARKING LOT FOR THE SECONDARY IMPROVEMENTS. COMMISSIONER CHURACK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 6. General Parks Update Angie Duus informed the Park Commission that the rain out shelter for the Bands in the Park will be at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. She also said they sent an email stating they are completing their picnic shelter and that would be available if need as well. She asked the commission members to sign up to volunteer for each of the Bands in the Park and if there are any missing slots to email Jenny Peterson to fill them. Chair Johnson explained as a volunteer they are to go to the popcorn trailer to get surveys to obtain the crowds thoughts on the bands. He also asked the members to try to get there early to help the band with any potential questions. Ms. Duus also asked them to get pictures of the crowds with the bands for the City website.