August 22, 2025 Park Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Memorial Park bench program policy and design

Disc golf course tournament and open house updates

Music in the Park event logistics

Splash pad area safety and potential permanent fencing

Christmas tree lighting and decorating contest planning

Areas of Interest (5)

City committee moves to standardize memorial park benches with engraved recycled plastic designs.
Popularity of new local disc golf course surges as city prepares for tournament.
Local officials debate adding permanent safety fencing to municipal splash pad.
City explores adding alcohol permits for future community park events.
Budget concerns arise regarding who bears the cost of concrete installation for donated memorial benches.

Votes (3)

Approval of previous meeting minutes

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Committee Member · Seconded by Committee Member

Adopt new Memorial Park bench policy (engraved boards, uniform style)

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Committee Member · Seconded by Committee Member

Adjournment

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Committee Member · Seconded by Committee Member

Notable Quotes (3)

I personally like where it's engraved into the board. It stands out a little bit more.
— Unidentified Committee Member

Memorial Park bench programDiscussing design options for memorial park benches.

I'd like to keep the uniform color... I think that desert tan goes with everything.
— Unidentified Committee Member

Memorial Park bench programRecommending aesthetic consistency for city park benches.

The only other comment that I have had is people really like the fencing around the splash pad... people are asking if there's something like a decorative railing.
— Unidentified Committee Member

Splash pad area safetyReporting public feedback regarding park safety features.

People (4)

Steven Van LithFormer Mayor

His bench was observed in New Germany as a design reference.

EricVolunteer/Coordinator

Lead on the previous Christmas decorating contest.

MelissaVolunteer/Coordinator

Lead on the previous Christmas decorating contest.

Michael HandlerEvent Participant/Performer

Confirmed and ready for the upcoming Music in the Park event.

Places Mentioned

Memorial ParkNew GermanyDiscovery ParkHennepin Tech

Events & Meetings (2)

Tuesday, August 12th, 6:30 p.m.
Disc golf tournament and open house: September 6th, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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