Parks & Recreation Meeting January 21st, 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
Full Document Analysis
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)
KyleCity StaffPresented grant and project agreements; facilitated commission discussion.
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Presented grant and project agreements; facilitated commission discussion.
“This is a grant that is going to be broken up over 2 years and ultimately pay 100% of the bronze memorial sculpture.”
Explaining the Minnesota Historical Society grant for the Veterans Memorial.
NanasaResidentAdvocated for a dog park, citing safety concerns with off-leash dogs in regular parks.
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Advocated for a dog park, citing safety concerns with off-leash dogs in regular parks.
“I do think that if we do have the opportunity to add some space for a dog park in Forest Lake with the size of our community, it's definitely a necessity.”
Advocating for the need for a designated dog park.
LindaArtistPart of the Blue Ribbon Bronze Foundry team; designer for the Veterans Memorial sculpture.
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Part of the Blue Ribbon Bronze Foundry team; designer for the Veterans Memorial sculpture.
“The eagle's feathers are really pushing against those collapsing walls. So, you really get a feel of, you know, kind of this representation of the strength of the nation holding up these collapsing walls.”
Describing the design narrative of the proposed sculpture.
NickArtist/Foundry OwnerOwner of Blue Ribbon Bronze Foundry; expert in lost wax casting.
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Owner of Blue Ribbon Bronze Foundry; expert in lost wax casting.
“I always tell people I was to withstand an act of God like a tornado, but not an act of stupidity.”
Explaining the durability and installation standards for the bronze sculpture.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- January 21st Regular Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
- December 17th previous meeting minutes