--- author: CBL date: D:20260618104421-05'00' --- ## 1) CALL TO ORDER ## 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ## 3) ROLL CALL (Members: S. Creighton, K. Hanson, K. Noding, L. Odens, D. Peterson, M. Weber) ## 4) OPEN FORUM ## 5) ADOPT PROPOSED AGENDA ## 6) APPROVE MEETING MINUTES 6A. Approve Regular Parks Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2026 ## 7) BUSINESS ## 7A. Boy Scout Garbage Improvement Plan ## 7B. Current Balance of Funds Update ## 7C. Staff Updates ## 7D. Strategic Plan Standing Item ## 8) COMMITTEE MEMBERS’ REPORTS ## 9) OTHER ## 10) ADJOURN ## a) Next Parks Advisory Committee Meeting: July 27, 2026 Disclaimer: This agenda has been prepared to provide information regarding an upcoming meeting of the Big Lake Parks Advisory Committee. This document does not claim to be complete and is subject to change. Notice of City Council Quorum: A quorum of the City Council members may be present at this Big Lake Parks Advisory Committee meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. No action will be taken by the City Council. ## AGENDA ## BIG LAKE PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING ## COUNCIL CHAMBERS ## JUNE 22, 2026 6:00 p.m. ## Prepared By: Corrie Scott, Recreation and Communication ## Coordinator ## Meeting Date: 6/22/2026 Item No. ## 6A ## Item Description: April 27, 2026 Parks Advisory Committee Regular ## Meeting Minutes Reviewed By: Norm Michels, Streets, Parks, and ## Fleet Superintendent ## Reviewed By: N/A ## ACTION REQUESTED Approve the April 27, 2026 Big Lake Parks Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. ## BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The April 27, 2026 Parks Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes are attached for review. ## FINANCIAL IMPACT ## N/A ## STAFF RECOMMENDATION ## N/A ## ATTACHMENTS ## 04-27-26 Parks Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes ## AGENDA ITEM ## Big Lake Parks Advisory Committee ## Big Lake Parks Committee Meeting Minutes Date: April 27, 2026 Page 1 of 5 ## - DRAFT MINUTES - ## NOT APPROVED ## PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ## MEETING MINUTES ## APRIL 27, 2026 ## 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chair Creighton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ## 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ## 3. ROLL CALL Committee Members present: Scott Creighton, Kameron Hanson, Kim Noding, Lisa Odens, Megan Weber, and Jeff Webster. Committee Members absent: Doug Peterson. Also present: Streets, Parks, and Fleet Superintendent Norm Michels and Finance Director Deb Wegeleben. ## 5. OPEN FORUM Vice-Chair Creighton opened the open forum at 6:01 p.m. No one came forward. Vice-Chair Creighton closed the open forum at 6:01 p.m. ## 4. ADOPT AGENDA Committee Member Odens motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Committee Member Hanson, unanimous ayes, motion carried. ## 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Committee Member Noding motioned to accept the January 26, 2026 Parks Advisor…

--- ## title: BIG LAKE CITY COUNCIL author: CBL date: D:20260724091233-05'00' --- ## Big Lake Parks Committee Meeting Minutes Date: June 22, 2026 Page 1 of 5 ## PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ## MEETING MINUTES ## JUNE 22, 2026 ## 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ## 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ## 3. ROLL CALL Committee Members present: Scott Creighton, Kameron Hanson, Kim Noding, Lisa Odens, Doug Peterson, and Megan Weber. Also present: Streets, Parks, and Fleet Superintendent Norm Michels, Finance Director Deb Wegeleben, and Recreation and Communication Coordinator Corrie Scott. ## 5. OPEN FORUM Chair Peterson opened the open forum at 6:01 p.m. No one came forward. Chair Peterson closed the open forum at 6:01 p.m. ## 4. ADOPT AGENDA Committee Member Hanson motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Committee Member Odens, unanimous ayes, motion carried. ## 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Committee Member Hanson motioned to accept the April 27, 2026 Parks Advisory Committee minutes as presented. Seconded by Committee Member Creighton, unanimous ayes, motion carried. ## 7. BUSINESS ## 7A. BOY SCOUT GARBAGE CAN IMPROVEMENT Eagle Scout Lucas Volna presented his idea to create and install garbage can enclosures at River Oaks Park. He stated that they will have lids to keep trash in the garbage cans and keep animals out. He also stated that there will be posts to keep them secure rather than having them chained to trees. Michels asked about the materials being used. Volna stated that they would be made of ## Big Lake Parks Committee Meeting Minutes Date: June 22, 2026 Page 2 of 5 cedar toned wood planks and deck boards. Hanson asked if the wood will be stained. Volna stated that they would not be stained. Peterson asked about the length of the post. Volna stated they would be a 4”x4” that are 2’ into the ground. Creighton asked if this is going over existing garbage cans or in addition to existing cans. Michels clarified that these would enclose the existing garbage cans. He stated that there would still be a bag to ensure easy removal of the garbage by staff. Odens asked what weight the lids may be and if they would be easy to lift. Volna stated they would be around 2 pounds and should be easy to access. Michels asked about how Volna plans to carry out the project and if he will be able to fund the project or receive help building the enclosures. Volna stated that he would ask his friends and family to help build them and he plans to ask his dad’s employer and the fire department to donate. Creighton asked if Volna is asking for any funding through the City. Wegeleben stated that the City would not be able to fund this project. Peterson asked about a timeline if the project is approved. Volna stated that it would take a couple of weeks to build the five enclosures. Weber asked how long the enclosures will last. Volna stated about five years…