10-24-2022 Park Commission Meeting Minutes

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Park Commission Minutes October 24, 2022 Page 2 Discussion ensued about a tree for the float. Commission consensus was to move the November meeting to December 8th at 6:00 pm to decorate the float. Commissioner Melby stated he has the trailer for the float and the truck if the weather is good. Commissioner Lind said his truck can be used as a back up if the weather is bad and he volunteered his generator for the float. Mr. Roy asked if they wanted two benches and pots again and the commission agreed. Discussion ensued about the carolers being on the float again. Ms. Duus said there is a note that they volunteered to do it again and Jeanne Haurum has made hats and scarves for the participants. The Commission confirmed the decorating will be on December 8th, 2022 at 5:00 pm. 7. General Parks Updates Nick Roy informed the Commission that everything is winterized. Discussion ensued about the dog park about holes and the lack of grass. Mr. Roy stated it is hard to keep up on the maintenance with the amount of use the park sees. Ms. Duus stated Todd Knutson sent an email stated he still intends on having students create a sign that says "Next Beanhole Days" with a place for a changeable date. Mr. Knutson's email also stated he spoke with Art Club students about Art in the Park and those interested in doing a painting are currently working on designs with the intent to replace them in the spring. Ms. Duus presented a potential poster or flyer that could be used for Bands in the Park for advertising. Ms. Duus asked if they would like to budgetfor the flyer and the Commission asked for costs for the flyer and discussed where they could place the flyers. Discussion ensued about the walking path down to Sibley. Discussion ensued that the steps have been removed. Discussion ensued about making it handicap accessible and it was discussed to put it the budget. Ms. Duus informed the Commission that the Council approved to give them $20,000 of the ARPA funds and the commission discussed potentially using that for Sibley. Ms. Duus explained the ARPA funds were money granted to the City because of Covid. Mr. Roy stated the Paul Bunyan chair is up and done. He said it is set and bolted to the concrete. 8. Park Commission Members Term Expirations Commissioner Melby said his term is up and he will not be applying again. Commissioner Moeller stated he will not be reapplying. Ms. Duus stated that Kent Johnson will be resigning as he cannot get to the meetings at five.