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CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES JANUARY 10, 2023 <br /> <br />CALL TO ORDER <br /> <br />Mayor Cadenhead called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. PRESENT: Mayor Cadenhead, Councilmembers Katrina Beckstrom, Matt Hirn, Jeff Holtz and Lisa McGinn. Parks Commissioners Present: Pat Barrett, Vittorio Bloyer, Hank Hoelscher, Peter Kastler and Juan Reyes-Rivera. <br /> Staff present: City Administrator Handt, Public Works Director Powers, Assistant Public Works Director Swanpoel, City Planner Jensen and City Clerk Johnson. Parks Commission Work Plan <br />The draft Parks Commission Work Plan was discussed and it was suggested that the city develop a park system plan related to park use. <br />Public interest in a dog park in the city was discussed with Councilmembers indicating there is a need for a dog park. Disk golf was also discussed with a consensus indicating there is not much <br />interest in constructing a course. <br />Playground planning was discussed with suggestions that a larger regional park with a large play structure may be more functional for the city versus small play structures and neighborhood parks. Consensus to ensure trail connectivity when considering a regional park. <br />Ball fields were discussed at length and it was suggested to add a specific task for replacing the fields lost due to the development of Royal Golf. Multiuse fields that can accommodate other <br />sports in addition to baseball were suggested. Discussion also held regarding a potential town ball field in the city. Public Works Director Powers noted that Pebble Park and Ridge Park may be able to be modified to accommodate a double field and asked for input on pursing that option. <br />Dog waste bag stations were discussed and there was some interest in adding additional stations. <br />Buckthorn management was discussed and current buckthorn removal efforts were noted. <br />Discussion was held concerning park surveys and options for encouraging public input on parks. <br />Items for Future Agenda <br />Administrator Handt noted that the next workshop will be a joint workshop with the Planning Commission.