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Park Commission Minutes February 26, 2024 Page 3 ------------------------- Angie Duus said she will research the name of the park and update the Park Board. 10. Mayo Creek Update Nancy Adams updates that she may take this topic off the agenda. David Lind comments on the impact the beavers are making and the mess they are causing. He further comments on clean up and how the oak trees are being affected. He also questions if we can clean up, however the DNR may not allow, due to it being the beavers natural habitat. Further discussion ensued regarding DNR restrictions. The Park Board plans to leave this topic on the agenda for one more month. 11. Community Sign Update Angie Duus updates there is a scheduled demo meeting on March 12th at 11 am. Kim Churack comments on the timing of the day and if it will be effective in truly seeing the benefits of a digital sign. Nancy Adams comments she would like to have two members be present at the March 12th meeting. Discussion ensues on which members will be available to attend the meeting. 12. Other Business Nancy Adams seeks permission to purchase another feature for the Splash Pad. She requests two water cannons that swivel and can shoot at one another. She states for the pair, it would be over 13 thousand dollars. Ms. Adams will forward the email received regarding the cannon features to Angie Duus. Ms. Duus states she will have the topic added to the agenda at the next City Council Meeting. Ms. Adams states she will look for 10 individuals to give a thousand- dollar donation. Ms. Adams will add it to her agenda. Ms. Adams comments on the attendance at City Council Meetings. David Lind questions whether members need to be present at each month’s meetings. Ms. Duus responds that City Council Members enjoy reviewing the Park Board notes. Kim Churack expressed she will attend the City Council Meeting for March. Ms. Adams said she will provide notes for Ms. Churack. Mr. Lind comments on not understanding where the money comes from and how it’s distributed. Additional Discussion ensued on funding. Keith Simar requests a quarterly report in reference to funds with the intention of having checks and balances and to see where funding is at. Ms. Adams questions the franchise fees; additional discussion ensued regarding how the fees could be best used. Ms. Adams comments she will add financials to next month’s agenda. She wants to know what items should be addressed this year and how to spend the budget.