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<br />PEQUOT LAKES PARK COMMISSION <br />THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012 <br />CITY HALL <br /> <br /> <br />Members Present: Chair Pete Clement, Commissioners Karen Ettesvold, <br />Deana Doughty, Jeff Bruch and Patty Bonicatto <br /> <br />Also Present: Sandy Peine, City Clerk; Mike Loven, Public Works <br />Supervisor; Mayor Nancy Adams <br /> <br />1. Call Meeting to Order <br /> <br /> The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chair Clement. <br /> <br />2. 7/12/2012 Park Commission Minutes <br /> <br /> COMMISSIONER BONICATTO MOVED TO APPROVE THE 7/12/2012 <br />PARK COMMISSION MINUTES. COMMISSIONER DOUGHTY <br />SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br /> <br />3. Sibley Lake Park Steps <br /> <br />Discussion was held regarding the poor repair of the steps at Sibley Lake <br />Park. Chair Clement stated that the Sibley Lake Association is willing to <br />donate man power to help repair the steps. Discussion was held regarding <br />the poor condition of the steps and that they may be a liability to the City. <br />The process to repair or replace the steps was discussed. It was the <br />consensus to request the Zoning Administrator to explain in writing exactly <br />what could be done to repair or replace the steps. It was also the <br />consensus to get some ideas from landscapers after the Zoning <br />Administrator presents the options. The Commission noted that a project <br />like this would be expensive. The Commission decided to gather <br />information and present it to the Council. <br /> <br />4. Mayo Lake Park <br /> <br /> Mayor Adams stated that she has met with representatives of the <br />property. She noted that there are restrictions on the property requiring <br />that the property is owned by one owner. The Mayor also noted that a <br />large portion of the property is located in Cass County. After checking with <br />the City Attorney, it has been found that the City can own land outside of <br />its jurisdiction. The Park Commission discussed the merit of acquiring the <br />land. The Park Commission consented that the property could be used as <br />a rustic park for hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. <br /> <br /> COMMISSIONER BRUCH MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY <br />ACCEPT THE LAND FOR USE AS A RUSTIC PARK. COMMISSIONER <br />DOUGHTY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br />