Parks & Recreation Meeting February 18th, 2026

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Introduction of new commissioner Nikki Searing

Approval of January 21st meeting minutes

Open forum for citizen feedback

Hidden Creek South preliminary plat and parkland dedication

Parks Master Plan update and progress report

Votes (2)

Approve minutes from January 21st meeting with correction

Approved6-0 (Nikki Searing abstained)

Moved by Karen Warhead · Seconded by Sue Herdina

Approve parkland dedication and cash-in-lieu proposal for Hidden Creek South

ApprovedNot specified

Moved by Sue Herdina · Seconded by Tim Gary

Notable Quotes (3)

I'm definitely willing to do some work with what needs to be done to get a park.

Karen Dicki
Dog parkOffering assistance in dog park development.

The development includes about 171 single family homes on about 56 and a half acres.

Stephen
Hidden Creek SouthDescribing the Hidden Creek South project.

Currently Forest Lake is at 8.13 [acres per 1000 population]. So it would be at a deficit based on its current population.

Josh
Parks Master PlanDiscussing the parkland acreage ratio relative to national metrics.

People (5)

StephenCommunity Development Staff

Presented the Hidden Creek South preliminary plat development proposal.

JoshConsultant

Leading the Parks Master Plan update project.

KyleStaff

Facilitating meetings and coordinating development updates.

Places Mentioned

Forest Lake, MinnesotaHidden Creek SouthHeadwaters Parkway

Events & Meetings (3)

  • February 18th, 2026 - Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
  • January 21st, 2026 - Previous Commission Meeting
  • February 23rd, 2026 - Open House on Park System Plan
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