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box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="">Vice Chair:</strong><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="">John Ferm<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Board Members:</strong><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ken Helvey<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="">Deb Syhre<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="">Judy Hanson<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="">Andy Mielke<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="">Krista Kuhnly</td><td style="box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.35em; user-select: text; min-width: 5px; border: 0px; vertical-align: top; text-decoration: none; width: 316.656px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; 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text-align: center;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Regular Park Board<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit;">Agenda<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit;"></strong><strong style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="">April 16, 2026</strong><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style=""><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">7:00 p.m.<strong id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;"> </strong> <br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style=""><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Council Chambers</strong></strong></p></td><td style="box-sizing: inherit; padding: 0.35em; user-select: text; 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color: rgb(56, 56, 56); line-height: 1.5; border: 0px none; text-align: right;">12951 Weaver Lake Road<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit;">Maple Grove, MN 55369</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.4em; font-family: Montserrat; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(56, 56, 56); line-height: 1.5; border: 0px none; text-align: right;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.4em; font-family: Montserrat; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(56, 56, 56); line-height: 1.5; border: 0px none; text-align: right;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Phone:</strong><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit;">763-494-6500<br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Website:</strong><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit;">maplegrovemn.gov</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.4em; font-family: Montserrat; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(56, 56, 56); line-height: 1.5; border: 0px none; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1.4em; font-family: Montserrat; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(56, 56, 56); line-height: 1.5; border: 0px none; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style=""></p> </div> <div id="divItems" class="outline"> <div class="item level1"> <div class="bullet"> <span>1.</span> </div> <div class="content"> <h1 class="title">OPENING BUSINESS</h1> <div class="desc"> <p>A. Call to order</p><p>B. Pledge of Allegiance</p><p>C. Roll call </p> </div> <div class="documents"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item level1"> <div class="bullet"> <span>2.</span> </div> <div class="content"> <h1 class="title">PUBLIC COMMENTS</h1> <div class="desc"> <p><span style="color: rgb(56, 56, 56); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" data-pasted="true">Individuals may address the Park Board about an item not contained on the agenda. A maximum of five (5) minutes is allowed for each speaker, however this time may be reduced if many speakers are present. The Board Chair may limit time and the number of speakers at their discretion. For those wishing to address the Park Board, please complete a public comment card at the back of the Council Chambers and give the card to staff or the Chair before the meeting begins.</span></p> </div> <div class="documents"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item level1"> <div class="bullet"> <span>3.</span> </div> <div class="content"> <h1 class="title">SPECIAL BUSINESS </h1> <div class="desc"> </div> <div class="documents"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item level2"> <div class="bullet"> <span>3.A.</span> </div> <div class="content"> <h2 class="title">Three Rivers Park District – Weaver Lake Regional Trail Study presentation</h2> <div class="desc"> </div> <div class="documents"> <strong>Documents:</strong> <ol style="list-style:none;"> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10071?fileID=29338">BAF-TH~1.PDF</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10071?fileID=29339">Attachment A - Weaver Lake regional trail study presentation.pdf</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10071?fileID=29340">Attachment B - Weaver Lake regional trail study area map.pdf</a> </li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item level2"> <div class="bullet"> <span>3.B.</span> </div> <div class="content"> <h2 class="title">Friends of Maple Grove Parks and Forests presentation</h2> <div class="desc"> </div> <div class="documents"> <strong>Documents:</strong> <ol style="list-style:none;"> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10070?fileID=29332">BAF- Friends of Maple Grove Parks and Forests presentation.pdf</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10070?fileID=29333">Attachment A - Friends of Maple Grove Parks and Forests presentation.pdf</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10070?fileID=29334">Attachment B - Memo.pdf</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10070?fileID=29335">Attachment C - Comparable city buckthorn plans.pdf</a> </li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item level1"> <div class="bullet"> <span>4.</span> </div> <div class="content"> <h1 class="title">BOARD MEMBERS, COUNCIL LIAISON, AND STAFF REPORTS</h1> <div class="desc"> <p><span style="color: rgb(56, 56, 56); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" data-pasted="true">Monthly reports by Park Board members, Council Liaison and staff.</span></p> </div> <div class="documents"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item level1"> <div class="bullet"> <span>5.</span> </div> <div class="content"> <h1 class="title">CONSENT BUSINESS</h1> <div class="desc"> <p><span style="color: rgb(56, 56, 56); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" data-pasted="true">All matters listed under Consent Business are considered to be routine by the Parks and Recreation Board and will be enacted by one motion. There may be an explanation, but no separate motion on these items. If a separate motion is desired, specific item must be removed from Consent Business and considered individually.</span></p> </div> <div class="documents"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item level2"> <div class="bullet"> <span>5.A.</span> </div> <div class="content"> <h2 class="title">Approve minutes - March 19, 2026 regular meeting</h2> <div class="desc"> </div> <div class="documents"> <strong>Documents:</strong> <ol style="list-style:none;"> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10061?fileID=29297">BAF - Approve minutes - March 19, 2026 regular meeting.pdf</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10061?fileID=29298">Attachment A - Minutes - March 19, 2026 regular meeting.pdf</a> </li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item level2"> <div class="bullet"> <span>5.B.</span> </div> <div class="content"> <h2 class="title">Approve minutes - March 19, 2026 work session meeting</h2> <div class="desc"> </div> <div class="documents"> <strong>Documents:</strong> <ol style="list-style:none;"> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10062?fileID=29299">BAF - Approve minutes - March 19, 2026 work session meeting.pdf</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10062?fileID=29300">Attachment A - Minutes - March 19, 2026 work session meeting.pdf</a> </li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item level2"> <div class="bullet"> <span>5.C.</span> </div> <div class="content"> <h2 class="title">Approve claims</h2> <div class="desc"> </div> <div class="documents"> <strong>Documents:</strong> <ol style="list-style:none;"> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10068?fileID=29324">BAF - Approve claims.pdf</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10068?fileID=29325">Attachment A - 3-18-2026 Park check register.pdf</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10068?fileID=29326">Attachment B - 3-25-2026 Park check register.pdf</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10068?fileID=29327">Attachment C - 4-01-2026 Park check register.pdf</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10068?fileID=29328">Attachment D - 4-08-2026 Park check register.pdf</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10068?fileID=29329">Attachment E - 2-26-2026 Purchasing card.pdf</a> </li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item level2"> <div class="bullet"> <span>5.D.</span> </div> <div class="content"> <h2 class="title">LiveBarn streaming agreement – outdoor athletic fields</h2> <div class="desc"> </div> <div class="documents"> <strong>Documents:</strong> <ol style="list-style:none;"> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10073?fileID=29351">BAF - LiveBarn streaming agreement - outdoor athletic fields.pdf</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10073?fileID=29352">Attachment A - LiveBarn streaming agreement - outdoor athletic fields.pdf</a> </li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item level1"> <div class="bullet"> <span>6.</span> </div> <div class="content"> <h1 class="title">OLD BUSINESS - No items to present</h1> <div class="desc"> </div> <div class="documents"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item level1"> <div class="bullet"> <span>7.</span> </div> <div class="content"> <h1 class="title">NEW BUSINESS</h1> <div class="desc"> </div> <div class="documents"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item level2"> <div class="bullet"> <span>7.A.</span> </div> <div class="content"> <h2 class="title">2026 Stair replacement project – Medicine Lake Regional and Fish Lake</h2> <div class="desc"> </div> <div class="documents"> <strong>Documents:</strong> <ol style="list-style:none;"> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10072?fileID=29341">BAF - 2026 Stair replacement project - Medicine Lake Regional and Fish Lake.pdf</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10072?fileID=29342">Attachment A - Stantec consultant proposal.pdf</a> </li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item level1"> <div class="bullet"> <span>8.</span> </div> <div class="content"> <h1 class="title">NON-AGENDA INFORMATIVE ITEMS, NEWSWORTHY MEMOS</h1> <div class="desc"> </div> <div class="documents"> <strong>Documents:</strong> <ol style="list-style:none;"> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10023?fileID=29355">BAF - Non-agenda informative items, newsworthy memos.pdf</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10023?fileID=29356">Attachment A - Assistant Parks and Recreation newsworthy.pdf</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10023?fileID=29357">Attachment B - Parks and Planning newsworthy.pdf</a> </li> <li>  <a target="_blank" class="file" href="/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/10023?fileID=29358">Attachment C - Community Center Manager newsworthy.pdf</a> </li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> <div class="item level1"> <div class="bullet"> <span>9.</span> </div> <div class="content"> <h1 class="title">ADJOURNMENT</h1> <div class="desc"> </div> <div class="documents"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="divFooter">  </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>