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City of Lake Elmo Parks Commission Minutes
October 21, 2024
Members Present: Commissioners Kastler, Barrett, Hoelscher, Sturtz and Esch
Absent: Commissioner Elam
Staff Present: Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel and City Planner Sophia Jensen
The meeting was called to order by Kastler at 6:30 PM.
Approval of Agenda
Esch motioned to approve the agenda as presented, Kastler provided a second; no discussion.
Motion approved 5-0.
Approval of Minutes
Sturtz motioned to approve the September 2024 Parks Commission Minutes, Esch provided a
second; no discussion. Motion passed 5-0.
Public Comments
None
2025 Parks Work Plan
Assistant Public Works Director Swanepoel presented. The commission had questions, recommended
changes and discussed tabling it to the next meeting.
Esch motioned to table the agenda item to the November meeting, Hoelscher provided a second. No
discussion, motion passed 5-0.
Communications
a) Lions and DeMontreville Park updates.
b) Park representative for the goal setting meeting.
c) Nets will be removed prior to the ice arriving.
d) Starting ice rink prep for the winter season.
e) Next park review is Homestead Park.
f) Elementary School is going to City Council the first week of December.
g) Social media comments about pickleball court divider nets and the parking lot.
h) Sunfish Park vehicles are going too fast in and out of the park.
i) Public Works did a great job installing the sisters’ bench. It is a beautiful spot.
j) We are looking for one more commissioner on Parks. Please contact our Deputy Clerk for more
information if you are interested.
Kastler adjourned the meeting at 7:42 PM
Respectfully Submitted
Rebecca Schwemmer, Deputy Clerk