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City Council Minutes February 5, 2024 Page 3 of 11 ----------------------------- Ms. Churack states they are researching the possibility of having a community garden that would most likely be located near the dog park. She adds there is still a lot of work to be done, but that location does have water and other necessities nearby. She explains it would be something like a raised vegetable garden. The Park Board is still waiting to hear from the State regarding our successful tree study application and from the Federal government regarding the successful picnic shelter and bathroom application. Keith Simar has done a tree study at Sibley Lake Park. The Park Board will do a walkthrough of the park in April. At the direction of City Council Members, the Park Board has selected the electronic sign to replace the current community sign in Trailside Park. The project will then start immediately. The five priorities that the Park Board has selected include: 1. Implement Trailside Park Plan 2. Research the Possibility of Community Garden 3. Work on Health of Sibley Lake Park via Tree Study 4. Implement City Tree Study via State Grant 5. Raise Money to Improve Christmas Lights Ms. Churack states the Park Board is very busy and in need of funds. They have requested to have franchise funds designated, but that is later, on tonight’s agenda. 5.2 EDC Update – Marketing, Branding, etc. Mark from the ECD Board gives an update on recent plans of the EDC. He states they will continue to support the marketing needs of Trailside Estates once the final plat is recorded, as the final plat is needed to be able to show and sell properties. Mark discusses the ideas of rebranding and updating the City logo to bring it up to the twenty-first century. Discussion ensues regarding the billboard and the status of getting that project completed. Council Member Ronning inquires of Mark if the EDC has seen any other images or if they have been provided, aside from what was presented as the examples. Mayor Gardner states he has a thumb drive with pictures taken by Blaze Air that we could potentially use. We will work on getting the rebranding completed before completing the billboard so that it is an image that can be used repeatedly. 5.3 Recognition – Cheri Seils Mayor Gardner asks former Council Member Cheri Seils to come forward to be recognized for her commitment and service to the City of Pequot Lakes for both City Council and previously the Planning Commission. 6. Planning & Zoning