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City of Lake Elmo Parks Commission Minutes <br />January 22, 2025 <br /> <br />Members Present: Commissioners Kastler, Barrett, Elam, Hoelscher, Sturtz and Esch Absent: None Staff Present: Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel <br />The meeting was called to order by Kastler at 6:30 PM. <br /> <br />Elect Chair and Vice Chair <br /> <br />Barrett motioned to elect Commissioner Hoelscher as Chair for 2025, Elam provided a <br />second. Motion approved 6-0. <br /> <br />Hoelscher motioned to elect Commissioner Esch as Vice Chair for 2025, Barrett provided a <br />second. Motion approved 6-0. <br /> <br />Approval of Agenda Barrett motioned to approve the agenda as presented, Hoelscher provided a second; no discussion. Motion approved 6-0. <br /> <br />Approval of Minutes <br />Elam motioned to approve the December 16, 2024 Parks Commission Minutes, Barrett <br />provided a second; no discussion. Motion passed 6-0. <br /> Public Comments None <br /> Kleis Playground Replacement <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel presented options for the replacement playground set <br />and amenities for Kleis Park. Discussion was held regarding ADA compatibility of the play set <br />features. Discussion was also held regarding the specific features of the play set and appeal for <br />different age groups. <br /> <br />Barrett motioned to recommend to City Council the request to purchase and install option 2 <br />playset, asphalt trail, trees and installation expenses not to exceed $100,000 with the addition <br />of a swing and the A frame cargo net and eliminating proposed two spinner seats. Elam <br />provided a second. <br /> <br />Esch motioned to amend the not to exceed amount to $115,000 to reflect the addition of the <br />cargo net. Sturtz provided a second. Motion passed 6-0. <br /> <br />Primary motion passed 6-0. <br /> Pebble Parking Lot Extension <br />Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel reviewed proposed expansion of the parking lot in <br />Pebble Park, noting that due to the addition of pickleball, a new play set and soccer field in the <br />park, the demand for parking has increased.