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St Joseph Park Board Agenda
August 23, 2021, 6:30pm
St. Joseph Government Center Multipurpose Room
1. 6:30 PM Call to order
2. Approve Agenda
3. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes – requested Action: Approve the minutes of July 26, 2021
b. Treasurer’s Report – requested action: approve the financial report
4. Liaison Report
a. Staff
b. Council
5. Old business:
a. Hollow Park Update
b. Klinefelter Park Discussion and Next Steps
c. Centennial Park
d. Millstream Park
e. Mountain Bike Trails update
f. East Park Regional Application
6. New Business:
a. SnowFest
7. Adjourn
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July 26, 2021
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the St. Joseph Park Board met in regular session on Monday,
July 26, 2021, at 6:00 PM at Klinefelter Park.
Members Present:Linda Butenhoff, Elijah Stenman, Andy Rennecke, Keith Schleper, Tim Rocky
City Representatives Present: Councilmember Kelly Beniek, Recreation Director Rhonda Juell, Public
Works DirectorRyan Wensmann,Community Development Director Nate Keller
Approve Agenda: Rennecke made a motion to approve the agenda; seconded by Rocky and
passed unanimously.
Consent Agenda: Stenman made a motion to approve consent agenda; seconded by Schleper and
passed unanimously.
a. Minutes –Requested Action: Approve the minutes from June28, 2021.
b. Treasurer’s Report –Requested Action: Approve the June 2021 Financial Reports as presented.
Keller reported the Park Board will receive $9,566 in park dedication fees as a result of the Knife River
purchase in the industrial park.
Centennial Park: Discussion on the lack of use of the volleyball court, for volleyball, used for digging holes
instead. Possibly putting a basketball court instead. Trash in the mornings was an issue. Ryan was going
to contact Cultural Bridges to set up a meeting with the Elders of the community where most of the kids
are from that are leaving trash.
East Park Application Update: Keller updated us on East Park that the application for Regional
Designation will be submitted by the end of the week
Millstream Ball Fields: Ryan is getting estimates on removal of fencing. Short discussion on what to do
with the fields, fix and keep or put something else in there
Klinefelter Survey results: Keller shared the main points of the results. Over 300 responses were
received. The Community Conversation started at 6:30 with residents
Klinefelter Community Conversation: get rid of pea rock, smaller addition to playground for littles, add
shade areas to sit and watch kids on playground, Nordic ski path, bike repair station with equipment, add
cameras, add lights in parking lot, sign saying dead end, get rid of gravel at west entrance, no enclosed
shelter repeatedly stated, fix the trail, well to keep water level up, aerate, lights on trail, no assessments
to fix park, enclosed bathrooms permanent or temp, more policing due to activity after dark, electrical
outlets, clear snow in winter, exercise equip along trail, splash pad, repave trail
Adjourn: Schleper made a motion to adjourn at 6:30 PM; seconded by Rocky and passed
unanimously.
Rhonda Juell
Recreation Director
Park Board Agenda Item
MEETING DATE:August 23, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Finance Report
SUBMITTED BY: Finance
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: Council approved
2021 budget on December 7, 2020.
PREVIOUS PARK BOARD ACTION: None
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Enclosed you will find the reconciled financial reports through
July 31, 2021. After designated funds are set aside, the Park fund undesignated balance is $32,826.
I included a summary report that breaks out the revenues and expenditures recorded in the Park Board
fund, along with the current balances. The bottom of the summary breaks out the funds designated for
projects the Park Board agreed to and council adopted with the budget. Any contributions received for
the dog park will be added to the designation for the dog park balance. For the East Park, I added the
planting 3-year contract with PrairieScapes plus survey costs to stake the project area to the East Park
designation. The PrairieScapes contract was approved by city council on Nov. 5, 2018. For 2021, the
third year of the contract, $5,275 is estimated for management of the prairie, wetland and hardwoods
zones. PrairieScapes estimated $5,000 of this for buckthorn herbicide over-spraying. There are
remaining funds for a scheduled burn either this fall or next spring in East Park also.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Information only
ATTACHMENTS: Request for Park Board Action – Financial Reports
Park Board Check Register
Park Board Monthly Report
Park Board 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan Summary
REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Consider accepting the July 2021 financial reports.
St. Joseph Park Board
Summary Treasurer's Report - Fund 205
July 2021
Fund 205, Park Board Balance as of December 31, 2020 (Audited)206,528.68
Year to Date Revenue:BudgetYTD Actual
Ad Valorem Property Taxes30,000 11,151.07
Interest Earnings3,000 (268.93)
Park Dedication Fees4,500 9,566.75
Park Round Up Fees150 66.72
Contributions1,000 38.96
Transfers from Other Funds- -
Total Revenue38,650 20,554.57
Year to Date Expenditures by Object:
Operating Supplies- -
Professional Services- (5,715.00)
Maintenance Reimbursement- -
A1 Rentals3,000 (976.00)
Park Development62,860 (476.28)
Total Expenses65,860 (7,167.28)
Fund Summaries as of July 31, 2021:
Park Board Fund Balance - Fund 205 - (Unaudited)
219,915.97
Desigated for Centennial Park Irrigation/Picnic Tables Inside Replacement - 202112,000
Designated for Millstream Shelter Irrigation - 20218,000
Designated for Klinefelter Bathrooms - 2022 141,000
Designated for Dog Park-Donations2,900
Designated for East Park Development23,190
Amount undesignated32,826
2022 Klinefelter Shelter/Bathrooms Revenue Breakdown:2021 Monument Park Repairs
Park Board Levy 2020 20,000Debt Relief Fund 39050,000
Park Board Levy 2021 30,000
Park Board Levy 202250,000
Water Fund (water line)40,000
Sewer Fund (sewer line)10,000
Park Dedication Fees 91,000
Debt Relief Fund 390200,000
441,000
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City of St. Joseph
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Park Board Balance Sheet
Current Period: July 2021
MTDMTDYTDYTDCurrent
Account DescrBegin YrDebitCreditDebitCreditBalance
FUND 205 Park Dedication
G 205-10100 Cash$206,206.84$12,921.00$249.70$21,755.21$8,046.08$219,915.97
G 205-10450 Interest Receivable$329.07$0.00$0.00$0.00$329.07$0.00
G 205-10500 Accounts Receivable$32.30$0.00$0.00$0.00$32.30$0.00
G 205-13113 Due From other Gov t Units$204.47$0.00$0.00$0.00$204.47$0.00
G 205-20200 Accounts Payable-$244.00$0.00$0.00$244.00$0.00$0.00
G 205-25310 Unassigned Fund Balance-$206,528.68$249.70$12,921.00$8,611.92$21,999.21-$219,915.97
FUND 205 Park Dedication$0.00$13,170.70$13,170.70$30,611.13$30,611.13$0.00
$0.00$13,170.70$13,170.70$30,611.13$30,611.13$0.00
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City of St. Joseph
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Park Board Revenue
Current Period: July 2021
2021July2021
Account DescrYTD Budget2021 AmtYTD Amt
FUND 205 Park Dedication
R 205-45203-31010 Current Ad Valorem Taxes$30,000.00$3,345.38$11,151.07
R 205-45203-34114 Park Dedication Fees$4,500.00$9,566.75$9,566.75
R 205-45203-34785 Park Round-Up Proceeds$150.00$8.87$66.72
R 205-45203-36210 Interest Earnings$3,000.00-$249.70-$268.93
R 205-45203-36236 Contributions - Parks$1,000.00$0.00$38.96
R 205-49302-39201 Transfers from Other Funds$0.00$0.00$0.00
FUND 205 Park Dedication$38,650.00$12,671.30$20,554.57
$38,650.00$12,671.30$20,554.57
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City of St. Joseph
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Park Board Expenditures
Current Period: July 2021
2021July2021
Account DescrYTD Budget2021 AmtYTD Amt
FUND 205 Park Dedication
E 205-45203-210 Operating Supplies$0.00$0.00$0.00
E 205-45203-300 Professional Services$0.00$0.00$5,715.00
E 205-45203-302 Maintenance Reimbursement$0.00$0.00$0.00
E 205-45203-410 Rentals$3,000.00$0.00$976.00
E 205-45203-437 Real Estate Taxes$0.00$0.00$0.00
E 205-45203-520 Buildings & Structures$0.00$0.00$0.00
E 205-45203-531 Park Development$62,860.00$0.00$476.28
FUND 205 Park Dedication$65,860.00$0.00$7,167.28
$65,860.00$0.00$7,167.28
City of St. Joseph Park Board
2021 Capital Improvement Budget Summary
Council adopted December 7, 2020
General Funds Balance
Park Dedication Cash July 31, 2021219,916$
(Unaudited, cash balance)
Adjustments
Starting Balance219,916$
2021 General Levy-remaining18,849$
Other Revenues-remaining(753)$
Potential Projects:PotentialProposed
Millstream Cottages-phase 223,400$
Foxmore Hollow Apts16,575$
Industrial Park \[2019+\]9,567$
Sunset Ridge-phase 2 - 4 lots2,000$
Ending Balance for 2021247,578$
Projects - Budget 202020212022202320242025Total 21-25
PTR-01 (Millstream)-$ 18,000$ -$ -$ -$ 10,000$ 28,000$
PTR-02 (Northland)-$ -$ -$ 180,000$ -$ -$ 180,000$
PTR-03 (Klinefelter)-$ -$ 421,000$ -$ -$ -$ 421,000$
PTR-04 (Wobegon)-$ -$ -$ 500$ -$ 500$ 1,000$
PTR-05 (Memorial)99,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PTR-06 (Centennial)-$ -$ -$ -$ 25,000$ -$ 25,000$
PTR-07 (Monument)250$ 50,250$ 250$ 250$ 250$ 250$ 51,250$
PTR-08 (Hollow)-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PTR-09 (Cloverdale)-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PTR-10 (East Park)20,000$ $ 600,000$ --$ -$ 520,000$ 1,120,000$
PTR-14 (Dog Park)-$ -$ -$ -$ 10,000$ -$ 10,000$
PTR-15 (Skate Park)-$ -$ -$ 125,000$ -$ -$ 125,000$
PTR-16 (Comm. Center)-$ $ 11,000,000$ --$ -$ 3,000,000$ 14,000,000$
Total119,250$ 11,668,250$ 421,250$ 305,750$ 35,250$ 3,530,750$ 15,961,250$
Projects - ActualSpent 20202021Other 21 Expenses Budget:2021 YTD
PTR-01 (Millstream)-$ 5,715$ shelter floor coating A-1 Toilets3,000$ 976$
PTR-02 (Northland)-$ -$
2021 YTD
PTR-03 (Klinefelter)-$ -$ 2021 Revenue Budget:
PTR-04 (Wobegon)-$ -$ Interest3,000$ (269)$
PTR-05 (Memorial)-$ -$ Round Up150$ 67$
PTR-06 (Centennial)-$ -$ GF Levy30,000$ 11,151$
PTR-07 (Monument)-$ -$ Transfer-$ -$
PTR-08 (Hollow)-$ -$ Donations1,000$ 39$
PTR-09 (Cloverdale)-$ -$ Park Dedic.4,500$ 9,567$
PTR-10 (East Park)2,128$ -$ design phase 1, plantings
PTR-11 (West Park)-$ -$ 21 Dog Park Donation Budget:2016-2021
PTR-14 (Dog Park)-$ 476.28$ extend water line to dog park pavers/treats1,149$
PTR-15 (Skate Park)-$ -$ cash-$ 5,936$
PTR-16 (Comm. Center)-$ -$ thru 7/31/21
Total2,128$ 6,191$
Park BoardAgenda Item
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MEETING DATE: August 23, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Klinefelter Park Discussion and next steps
SUBMITTED BY: Nate Keller, Community Development Director
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: TBD
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: N/A
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
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A survey was run in July asking for feedback for Klinefelter park. As of August 16, 2021, 313 responses
have been received!
The July Park Board meeting was subsequently held at Klinefelter park where over 30+ people showed
up to voice their concerns, suggestions, and comments.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
None - TBD
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Survey results
2. Notes from in-person feedback at July Park Board meeting
REQUESTED ACTION:
1.Direction from the Park Board on the priorities or next steps for Klinefelter park.
Scouts
Running on path
we live on the park
Disc Golf
Ice skating, photographing
Friend lives by there
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Dog walking
Wildlife
Leash free pet area
Visiting with family
All of the above
Live by it and walk and see the beauty of nature
I don’t visit
Lots of secluded nature/large pond
Yoga in the shelter
Live on it
walk dog
We use the playground and walking path equally.
Scout crossover
I wish there was a swimming pool.
Grills
Put the bathrooms on the west side of existing shelter to block the wind.
Splash pad
don't use shelter.
green space, walking trail
None- we like the park as equipped
Not important really at all
more seating
No interest
Cleanliness
Clean restroom better at Klinefelter Park
More trees since you cut down so many
dont use
Playground equipment for younger kids like 1-3 year olds
None of the above. The best asset of the park is having a quiet place to go for a walk and
hear nature or playful voices of children playing. Adding a facility that houses big events
will bring unwanted traffic, parking, trash, etc. There are other parks in our community
already enabled to hold such events. Kleinfelter Park’s charm is that it is a pleasant,
peaceful respite for those seeking tranquility.
None, don't use. Only use playground equipment
This park does not need a building to rent.
Better playground equipment a splash pad cleaning off the pond in the winter for ice
skating
These things don’t matter to me. I only walk the path with my dogs.
Evenly paved trail
Splash pad
A community center with library, food shelf, gym etc
Better playground
It would be fun if there was a small stage for some outdoor music
Splash pad
Pool
Updated playground equipment or a splash pad- we are one of the only cities in the
surrounding area without a splash pad for kids.
Garbage cans
Dog friendliness
Aesthetically pleasing. Small 20-25 personcapacity.
something to do
More shaded picnicking areas. Either shelter or placed under the trees.
Depends on area-at Klinefelter, restrooms
Dog crap bags
How about having some equipments here and there to encourage people to exercise like
Waite Park have by third st north?
Garbage, roof
No rental space
Community pool
Shade
drinking fountain and water spigot
Volleyball area would be nice
only use it for daily walks
Outdoor drinking facet
Flagpole outside
ability to open up to the outdoors weather permitting
Keep as is in terms of size and amenities, but add more natural landscaping around it to
make it more attractive. I don't like the idea of adding amenities that would increase large
group use as the top feature of the park is it is a quite, natural space uncluttered by large
groups of people
It could use a facelift or more natural landscaping. It looks very boring
More shade trees on the west side of the park
Sign for distance around equals a mile...and a flag pole or 2 one with police flag
the drawings/writing inside of the twisty slide
I really LOVE this park and I don't want to see anything changed.
St Joe lacks public basket ball courts. The one by the cop shot is completely shot so not
really any other options.
Just a better lighted path for evening walks
It’s a quiet park that’s rarely the source of any trouble. Adding circus attractions and
more people will change it’s quiet nature and relaxing atmosphere.
Have the pond be a nice ice rink on winter
No car street... too dangerous for kids and elderly. Love the quietness and peace of the
park. We need a safe and relaxing place to visit often, not a place to party.
be sure when you burn--time it early in year so as few as possible nests/eggs are ruined
Graffiti and park being clean. On one visit last year, someone had wiped feces all over
the playground. I’ve also noticed graffiti on tables and slides.
In order to better utilize the walking paths in winter, we need snow removal on the paths.
We love Klinefelter park!
The outhouse needs to be cleaned more often. It is very disgusting.
Please do not spend money on unnecessary items which cause our taxes to go up.
Working bathrooms is what is needed most. The Porto potty is pretty gross. Playground
improvements are needed badly as well. The current set is outdated and showing its age.
It could use a little innovation, something other parks don't have. Also, since so many
citizens walk their dogs here, it might be nice to put a few more dog-centered things.
Maybe a pet-friendly water fountain? Maybe a small fenced in area in the SW corner?
Clean outhouse more often. Has not been cleaned for a long time and it is disgusting.
Please keep the park “wild” ! We love walking our dog around it. Also, we don’t walk
there during the winter because it’s not cleared off well. Ice forms and then it’s too
dangerous for us. Thanks!
Keep trail clean as much as possible in the winter.
Adding a splash pad would be fantastic
Plant more trees put up more bluebird houses
street run off basin water should not run into the pond-too much pollution
winter clearing of snow from path
The deer flies and bugs during summer are terrible, keeping me out of the park. Please
spray for bugs during the summer. These bugs also affect those of us who live in the
neighborhood. We can't enjoy the outdoors as much as the bugs eat you alive. We need
real bathrooms, not the rented ones. Please clean the trails in the winter as there are lots
of us walkers who don't want to slip and fall. Lots of the oak trees need to be trimmed -
there are lots of dead branches that could fall and injure or kill someone.
would be nice to have a party shelter where youcould have a space to rent
Splash pad and updated play ground would be huge to have
It's perfect the way it is. Don't change it!!
Please add playground equipment for 1-3 year olds,
More lighting on the path, trimming of the dead limbs of tree under the path. Spraying for
bugs in summer, plowing snow after each snow event, more security cameras
If there in a new road from I94, I hope that it avoids the park area. Currently the park is
quiet and a respite from road noise. The park has been essential for stress relief,
especially during the pandemic.
Enforce leash law, provide poop bags more consistently. More garbage cans.
Clear walking path during winter
Things are great already. I did not know the path was cleared in winter.
Great place to bike and walk and I love the pond in the middle. Fun to listen/watch the
birds. More shade and places to sit would be amazing. I like that its a quieter park, more
to relax and enjoy nature.
I recommend good lighting for both parking areas, the restoration of the Little Free
Library, and permanent restrooms. The second two should only happen if lighting is
good. Also, paving the small east parking lot (turnaround) may be nice. Thank you!
If the bathroom isn't built then working to keep the porta potty clean or a porta potty with
a urinal as i noticed the current one had urine down the front of the toilet when I was
there a few days ago
Entrance/acess to parking lot from kleinfelter way. It's a drag to go all the way around
when coming from the south west
It is a smaller park so there isn't a lot of room for a shelter or parties.
Needs an upgraded playground. Same things forever
This is my favorite park to visit!
Some of the tree branches seem a little rickety as though they could fall on the path. One
large tree did fall down several years ago while I was at the park and luckily I wasn’t in
it’s path but just something to think about the acorns are also a hazard, my daughter
slipped and was injured a few years ago. I’d love to see it kept open in the winter. I go
there every day to walk and with my dog.
Please consider clearing the walking path in the winter months.
Please consider clearing the path during the winter
Soooo glad the city provides doggy bags & containers. Hope the walking path will be
cleared of snow this winter.
Would love the path to be more clear in the winter. I appreciate when it is clear but it
doesn’t happen too often. We use it a lot!!
Skating rink with a warming house in the winter would be nice!
It’s a wonderful walking spaceand is so peaceful and conveniently located. I enjoy the
nature and wildlife especially.
Basketball hoop or something for preteens to do would be nice
The walking path is in very rough shape and needs to be repaved badly!
Be nice if wonder they would clear paths
Regarding question #8, if the path was consistently cleared we would use it in the winter.
2. St. Joseph has enough gathering shelters for grad parties, reunions, etc. i don’t think
another shelter with all the amenities listed in #6 are necessary. As mentioned above, a
splash pad that could be utilized by families with small children would be welcome. 3.
The beauty of the park is partly due to the pond and wildlife it attracts. It is concerning to
see the water slowly disappear year after year.4. The Klinefelter monument is in the
middle of nowhere. Most people don’t even know it is there. A walking path that leads to
it and maybe a flag or something that draws attn. to it should be added. It’s a disservice to
his legacy that it isn’t the main feature of the park.
Noticing kids defacing the current playground equipment.
It is a bird sanctuary and there need to be signs to educate people about the wildlife there.
Maybe take the education to the classroom. There are so many perennial flowers that
could add more beauty to the park but also provide another food source for birds and
bees.
Better lighting
The playground is not age appropriate for younger kiddos. It would be good to see a mix
of ages represented in the equipment.
Add playground equipment for age appropriate group. Ex. Toddlers
The playground is in desperate need of updating.
New playground equipment would be fun. We ice skated on the pond this winter, would
be nice to have help from the city to flood the space if the ice doesn’t freeze well. A lot of
kids skate there. Last winter there was a bigger rink for hockey and a smaller rink area for
those of use just skating around. Thanks for your consideration!
Need bigger signs double-sided of no recreational vehicles and keep the path cleared
during winter snow.
Add a splash pad! St Joe is the only community without one! And if not here then in
northland heights
Concerned that the existing space will be ruined by those who constantly need more
instead of appreciating and upkeeping what we have already
Neighbors all do well with keeping it clean. Monitor more on kids there after dark as that
is when we see playground getting mistreated by teens
Access from the South of the park (Kale and Kiwi Ct) would be wonderful
Appreciate when the path is cleaned of snow and ice.
I’d love to see pet water capability.
It might be nice to add a sign stating not to disturb the animals in the pond/marsh area.
Not large enough, too many dogs
I have witnessed MANY people walking their dogs without a leash at the park. A resident
who lives next to the park lets his dog run loose in the park to do its business, and many
others do not pick up after their dog. Would like to see something done to address this.
The posted signs alone aren't going to prevent irresponsible people from doing this.
Please see above. Leave it alone as a wildlife area and replace the beautiful huge oaks
that were cut.
clearing it promptly in the winter so it does not ice over so badly
We love the nature side of it due to the path around water, hopefully any changes
highlight and/or elevate this aspect of the park!
The teenagers that use the playground equipment have been seen going on top of the
spiral slides setting a bad example for younger kids. Also,it would be nice if the walking
path were another foot or two wider.
It would be nice to have security cameras
nice to have the walkway cleared off in the winter so not so slippery. I walk the dog
during the winter months there
It’s a beautiful place to go for a walk!
Quit adding trees
Trail is in very rough shape. Park is outdated. Boards on bridge uneven
Patch the few cracks that are on the walking path
Keeping the wetlands up. I know this year is hard, but it is very enjoyable to hear the
birds, frogs
skating rink or skate park for teens and preteens
as stated before even with signage people come to park and don't lease pets or clean up
after them. I have been bitten twice in my life and so I don't have a great deal of trust in
dogs
I believe the pond should be kept natural. That being said, the portion that is water has
been decreasing every year...by growth of cattails etc. Can some of the wildlife
vegetation be removed or trimmed back to expose more of the pond....but not to destroy
the natural ecosystem
It would be nice if the walking paths were cleared in the winter for us who like to walk
all year round
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July 26, 2021
Klinefelter Community Conversation
Comments from those folks in attendance included:
Don’t need a new shelter. Money can be spent elsewhere. This comment was
repeated multiple times
Install lights around the pathway. Make them pedestrian type and cut off style
Safety and security concerns on night activity at the park after hours
Debate on permanent restroom versus non-permanent restroom
Some folks utilize the gravel area to do doughnuts
Sign should be installed indicating “dead end” on Klinefelter way
Electrical outlets would be nice to have
Add shade but only in a few areas don’t plant a ton of trees everywhere
Consistent clearing of snow in winter
The East side path entrance to park never gets cleared in winter
Can the city add Nordic trails?
Can the city add a bike repair station?
Exercise equipment like what Waite Park has would be nice
Add a splash pad
Flood the gravel parking area in winter
A few folks have ridden their atv’s in the park
Keep any improvements simple, quiet, and family oriented
Add additional landscaping and signage to prevent folks from droving over the
grass from gravel lot to paved lot
Explore adding additional equipment for little kids or expanding the playground.
There is plenty of room and space
Look at exploring equipment that is geared towards ADA
Re-pave the trail!
Explore adding a vault toilet or well for bathroom