City of Oak Park Heights
Monday, April 21, 2025
Department and commission liaison reports
Parks maintenance updates (Prairie management, Tree City USA, Ash tree removal)
Arbor Day/Month proclamations and tree seedling giveaway
Trail reclaim project updates and budget status
Parks equipment updates (swing sets, hockey boards, tennis courts)
Future park landscaping and maintenance planning
2025 Summer events overview
South Hill Community Garden informational update
Notable Quotes (3)
53 trees will be removed. 57 will be planted.
Tree managementDiscussing ash tree removal program.
registration in the garden is open to anybody. You don't have to be a member of either of those parishes.
Community GardensExplaining accessibility of community garden.
I will be trying out something new called discover our parks where I will be meeting once a month... we'll walk through the parks.
Summer eventsAnnouncing new summer programs.
People (5)
LisaUnspecified
Provides department updates regarding tree programs and prairie management.
KegleyPublic Works Director
Updates commission on trail maintenance, budget savings, and equipment repairs.
HectorChair
Presides over the informational meeting.
AnnieUnspecified
Presents 2025 summer park event programming.
Dan EerGarden Manager
Updates the commission on the South Hill Community Garden assets.
Places Mentioned
Valley View ParkSwagger ParkOak Park Heights City Hall58th StreetPerl Creek BridgeOak Park Crossing ParkAutumn Hills ParkBrekie ParkCulver ParkSouth Hill Community Garden6055 St. Croix Trail North
Events & Meetings (6)
- Parks and Trails Commission informational meeting, April 2024
- Arbor Day, Friday April 2024
- Ribbon cutting St. Croix River Crossing DNR boat launch, tomorrow 5:30 PM
- City Council meeting, tomorrow 6:00 PM
- Party in the Park, June 5th 4:30-6:30 PM at Brekie Park
- Parks and Trails Commission meeting, May 19th 5:30 PM at City Hall