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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />JULY 11, 2024 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />3 <br /> <br />The Parks and Recreation Director commented that the City will take the feedback provided and <br />this can be revisited as they go into 2025. He noted that there could be a multi-use court with an <br />adjustable net. He confirmed that they would work to schedule a tour. <br /> <br />Commissioner Delong Miller suggested that the Commission take time in the future to review <br />the Master Plan to ensure it still aligns with the direction of the Commission. <br /> <br />Chair Horwath agreed, noting that the reach of the Parks Commission is larger than ever as the <br />park facilities are being used more than ever before, and therefore this would be a good time to <br />review that Master Plan. <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />RECREATION COORDINATOR UPDATE <br />The Recreation Coordinator reviewed upcoming events and activities as well as recreation <br />programing opportunities for both youth and adults. <br /> <br />Chair Horwath welcomed the Recreation Coordinator on behalf of the Commission. <br /> <br />PARKS SYSTEM UPDATE <br />The Parks and Recreation Director provided a status update on the different park improvement <br />projects. He also reviewed details on the potential replacement of the boardwalk, which would <br />be a shared project with a neighboring community. <br /> <br />Commissioner Owens commented that given the anticipated timing of replacement, perhaps <br />some boards could be replaced sooner to make for safer conditions. <br /> <br />REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS <br />Commissioner Owens commented that he was unable to attend the Music in the Park event, but <br />heard great feedback. He looked forward to the Ice Cream Social and trail connection. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mui commented that he enjoyed the Music in the Park and Art in the Park event. <br />He noted that the water feature is also a popular amenity in the community and residents are <br />happy that it is up and running again. He stated that there was a ton of thistles in the playground <br />area at Thunder Bay Westwind have been cleaned up and that new woodchips were installed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Williams commented that she is volunteering with Vadnais Heights through their <br />parks steward program and will be taking a tour with the watershed. She stated that she is also <br />completing a survey with the U of M. <br /> <br />Chair Horwath commented that the playground box at Thunder Bay Westwind has been filled <br />and looks well maintained. He recognized the demand on mowing because of all the rain they <br />have been receiving. He stated that he is proud of the work the Commission is doing.