Parks & Recreation Meeting January 21st, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026
Dog park feasibility and site planning
Veterans Memorial Grant agreement
Veterans Memorial Sculpture agreement and project update
Castlewood 2026 fee structure
Open forum public input
Votes (3)
Recommend city council approval of the proposed Minnesota Historical Society grant agreement.
Moved by Not explicitly named · Seconded by Aaron
Recommend city council approval of the proposed sculpture agreement.
Moved by Karen · Seconded by Sue
Recommend approval of the 2026 Castlewood fees proposed by Foursome.
Moved by Melissa · Seconded by Sue
Notable Quotes (2)
I still think we badly need one. I'd like to start soon.
There's not agreement that dog parks are good for dogs. I found a 2020 study that shows that 80% of the dog parks have diseases.
People (4)
Presented grant and project agreements; facilitated commission discussion.
Advocated for a dog park, citing safety concerns with off-leash dogs in regular parks.
Part of the Blue Ribbon Bronze Foundry team; designer for the Veterans Memorial sculpture.
Owner of Blue Ribbon Bronze Foundry; expert in lost wax casting.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- January 21st Regular Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
- December 17th previous meeting minutes