June 10, 2025 Park Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Approval of meeting minutes
Review of splash pad grand opening
Disc golf course signage and sponsorship
Planning for Mayor Rising Community Festival
Christmas tree lighting planning
Commissioner report on community events
City Hall parking lot expansion and redesign
Street maintenance funding strategies
Areas of Interest (5)
- City Hall parking lot to double capacity to 80 spaces by replacing old curb design with new asphalt layout.
- Transition of city street maintenance strategy from failing chip and seal to alternative soybean-based 'Replay' or 'Reclamite'.
- Successful public-private partnership for new disc golf course, featuring a $10,000 donation from Core Trust Bank.
- Ongoing controversy regarding pedestrian safety and the need for a marked crosswalk near Hidden Creek.
- Community gratitude for new splash pad infrastructure despite construction delays and budget discussions.
Votes (2)
Approval of the minutes from last month's meeting
CarriedUnanimous
Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Unknown
Addition of items to the agenda
CarriedUnanimous
Moved by Unknown · Seconded by Unknown
Notable Quotes (3)
If you build it, they will come.
Splash pad reviewReflecting on the successful turnout at the splash pad.
If it weren't for them, this project wouldn't be near where it's at right now.
Disc golf courseAcknowledging the efforts of Andy, Jason, and Joy on the disc golf course.
We've got to griswald this thing. Get people in.
Christmas tree lightingDiscussing scaling up holiday lighting decorations.
People (3)
RyanCommissioner/StaffLeading the disc golf course and parking lot projects.
1 quote
Leading the disc golf course and parking lot projects.
“If you build it, they will come.”
Regarding the success and popularity of the new splash pad.
Melissa GomezGraphic DesignerDesigning signage for the park and disc golf course.
Designing signage for the park and disc golf course.
Craig NettlehipConsultant/Retired ProWorks for Anova; provided pro bono design input for the disc golf course.
Works for Anova; provided pro bono design input for the disc golf course.
Places Mentioned
City Hall parking lotSplash padDisc golf courseHidden CreekCold WaterCarver County Sign Shop
Events & Meetings (3)
- June 10th, 6:37 PM
- Saturday, July 12th, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM (Mayor Rising Community Festival)
- Christmas Tree Lighting: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (Lighting at 5:15 PM)