City Council Parks Comm Work Session TRAILS AND COMMUNITY PARK 3-25-2025

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

2024 park accomplishments review

2025 park project planning

Tree City USA designation

Proposed tree protection/nuisance ordinance

Coordination with Three Rivers Park District

Land acquisition for a new community park

Regional park facility development vs. retrofitting existing fields

Notable Quotes (3)

If you guys don't want to have a community park, then we can just stop the conversation now.
— Brad

Community ParkAddressing the long-standing debate on the feasibility of a large community park.

I don't have any support in telling somebody that they got to cut a tree down.
— Marty

Tree OrdinanceDiscussing the limits of city authority regarding diseased trees on private property.

I personally think the battle is lost. I think emerald ash borer killed every... I think it's endemic at this point.
— John

Tree PreservationDiscussing the severity of tree disease in the area.

People (4)

CarrieStaff/Park Lead

Provided updates on irrigation, park maintenance, and trail development projects.

JohnCommissioner/Board Member

Proposed Tree City USA designation and discussed tree preservation policies.

MartyDepartment Head/Staff

Manages tree disease issues and operational logistics for park projects.

BradCommissioner/Board Member

Leads discussion on the feasibility and potential land acquisition for a large-scale community park.

Places Mentioned

Hayden HillsRiver Hills ParkElsie Stevens ParkSundance WoodIron GardensLeather's ParkNorth Diamond Lake RoadElm Creek ParkCoon Rapids DamColumbus Street

Events & Meetings (1)

March 25th work session

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Tree Protection Ordinance

Proposed updates to provide authority for city management of diseased or nuisance trees, potentially including private property.

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