Chair Doug Becker called the meeting to order at 9:40 am.
Committee members present: Doug Becker, Gordon Anderson, Richard Dunn, Steve Rudd
Excused Absence: Gina Emily
Others present: Judy Becker, Nancy Moye, Eric Lindgren, Matt Hipscher, Peter Rothe, Dave Mucculough
Old Business:
- Motion to approve the November, 2025 minutes by R. Dunn, seconded by S. Rudd; passed.
- Budget review: no report.
- Maintenance Update:
- Playgrounds: back fill was completed last fall by R. Dunn.
- Parking Lot Lighting: improvements ongoing by the Town.
- Campground:
- Dunn reported solar batteries repaired by Kurt Nelson & himself. Need addition of water twice/year. An app is available for monitoring battery status.
- Cornucopia Sign: N. Moye presented subcommittee ideas on locations, materials and sizes being explored. New design may be determined through a contest.
- Flowing Well Kiosk Drainage: a well specialist has been contacted; no update.
- Posting Board (near Post Office): plexiglass will be installed by G. Anderson.
- Swenson Pavilion Decking: deferred until spring.
- Siskiwit Lake Boat Launch:
- No known Town action taken to list old dock for sale.
- County Outdoor Exerciser Equipment Grant: 2026 County information not available.
New Business:
- Spring Breakwall Maintenance Annual Report: R. Dunn noticed cracks in outer structure last fall. Deferred until spring inspection.
- Flag Lighting: under investigation by Town.
- MOU Renewal: Town representative to the Bayfield Area Trails Committee, P. Rothe, sought committee endorsement. A motion was made by G. Anderson to endorse the 2026 Memorandum Of Understanding guidelines/changes for Town approval; seconded by S. Rudd. Passed.
- Other:
- Term Limit Expiration of position 3 (R. Dunn) and position 4 (D. Becker). Positions 1 (S. Rudd) & 2 (Gina Emily) expire in April 2028.
- Limited Parking Signs: G. Anderson presented several unused signs with parking rules near beaches. Much discussion. Currently installed sign on Lost Creek Road legality and placement discussed. No action taken by committee.
- Lost Creek Beach Access: N. Moye discussed access improvement of Lost Creek Town Beach. Committee will inspect in Spring.
- Next meeting: Friday, March 6, 2026, at 9:30 am at the Community Center.
- Motion to adjourn made by S. Rudd, seconded by G. Anderson. Passed at 10:18 a.m.