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City of Lake Elmo Parks Commission Minutes
May 20, 2024
Members Present: Commissioners Kastler, Elam, Hoelscher, Esch, Bloyer, Barrett, and Sturtz
Absent: none
Staff Present: Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel
The meeting was called to order by Kastler at 6:30 PM.
Approval of Agenda
Barrett motioned to approve the agenda, Hoelscher provided a second; no discussion. Motion
approved 7-0.
Approval of Minutes
Elam motioned to approve the April 15, 2024 Parks Commission Minutes, Hoelscher provided a
second; no discussion. Motion passed 6-0-1, Kastler abstained.
Public Comments
Diane Polasik at 14400 N 94th Street in Stillwater and Mark Wetzel at 4880 39th Ave. S. in Minneapolis,
provided comments regarding the benefits of community centers and proposing the potential development
of one in the area. They also promoted the benefits of the Cimarron Community Garden for interested
residents.
Parks Master Plan
Anna, Boulton and Menk representative, provided background information and presented the Master
Plan. The Commission had questions, provided comments and proposed edits.
Barrett moved to recommend the Parks Master Plan draft to the City Council for approval,
Hoelscher provided a second; discussion. Motion passed unanimously 7-0.
Lions Park Ice Rink
Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel presented the current conditions of the court and options for
repair. Commission questioned rink materials and possible use in other park locations.
Hoelscher motioned to table the ice rink for two meetings and directed staff to bring back other
options, in addition to the two listed, including the use of maintaining the multipurpose with the
liner and with the possibility of including the pleasure rink or putting these in other locations,
Bloyer provided a second; discussion. Motion passed unanimously 7-0.
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel presented. The Commission had questions, provided
comments and suggested edits.
Hoelscher motioned to approve the 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan with the addition of the
multiuse park for $100,000 in 2026, the baseball muti-sport facility in 2029, and new pavilions to be
named later in 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030; Barrett proved a second. Discussion. Esch friendly
amended the motion to add a line item for Invasive Species Management for $25,000 in 2026,
Hoelscher provided a second; amendment passed 6-0-1, Bloyer abstain. Discussion. Motion passed
6-0-1, Bloyer abstained.
Communications
a) Pickleball court update.
b) Dog park grand opening invite.
c) Tablyn Park parking lot update.
d) Barrett inquired about lighting, the fence gap, nets, and parking at Pebble Park.
e) Bloyer resignation in August.
Kastler adjourned the meeting at 9:06 PM
Respectfully Submitted
Rebecca McGuire, Deputy Clerk