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<br />Page 2 of 2 <br />Parks Commission Minutes <br />February 15, 2023 <br /> <br />3. Bernin Property Master Plan <br /> <br />Denaway presented the master plan approved by the Parks Commission in 2004 for the Bernin property at <br />6540 Green Avenue North. The purchase agreement stipulates the land shall be used for passive park <br />purposes only. <br /> <br />The master plan included: picnic shelter, walking/biking trails, fishing pier, benches, car parking lot, <br />evergreen stand, restoring the Oak Savannah trees, fishing dock, preservation of the ice ridge and wetlands. <br />The master plan also included the playground and active improvements that were constructed (Onkea Lake <br />Park). <br /> <br />The DNR grant funding for the purchase of the property had requirements: <br />Protect the natural/scenic resources, keep it safe for public use, manage vegetation, make it available to the <br />public following standard park hours, and seek state approval on any improvements to the property. <br /> <br />City Staff was directed to contact Washington Conservation District and also start discussion with the DNR on <br />the long term vision for their boat launch. Staff also anticipated engaging neighbors to start planning and a <br />community workshop. <br /> <br />Scott Anderson, Public Works Director updated on the property that ground work is needed at the former <br />home site and that there are wells that need to be sealed. <br /> <br /> <br />4. Other <br /> <br />Tennyson reminded that the YMCA Forest Lake branch is kicking off their 2023 donation campaign. <br /> <br /> <br />8. Adjournment <br /> <br />McGinnity made a motion, Boyd seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:02pm. <br /> <br />All ayes. <br />Motion approved. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />