Town of Bell Parks and Lands June Meeting Minutes

Monday, June 1, 2026 – 5:00 pm @ Cornucopia Community Center

Chair Doug Becker called the meeting to order at 5:05 pm.

Committee members present: Doug Becker, Gordon Anderson, Richard Dunn, Steve Rudd, Gina Emily

Others present: Judy Becker

Old Business:

• Motion to approve the May, 2026 minutes by G. Anderson, seconded by R. Dunn; passed.
• Budget review: no update.
• Maintenance Update:
  • Lost Creek Parking & Beach: D. Becker investigated fallen tree report & possibility of a pathway to any existing beach area. Very wet still and no action needed with tree.
  • Marina bathrooms: D. Becker will repair maintenance door locking mechanism.
  • Town Posting Board (by Post Office): warped backing will be repaired.
  • Broken board on beach playground equipment will be replaced.
  • Becker suggested asking Cornucopia Club to replace metal slides with tunnels.
• Campground:
  • Site sign repaired.
  • Siskiwit Lake sign in storage can now be installed.
  • Dead tree will be removed.
  • Extra camping fee envelopes were located.
  • Dunn will remove damaged picnic table and replace it with extra table from pavilion area.
  • QR code payment sign installed.
• Siskiwit Lake Boat Launch: QR code donation sign installed. Old dock needs to be removed. More doggie bags needed
• Cornucopia Sign: no update.
• Flowing Well Kiosk Drainage/Swenson Pavilion Flooding: Matt. Hipscher added fill to low road areas. He is working with a plumber at the Well for repairs and upgrades to over flow situation.

New Business:

• Beach Chairs: R. Dunn will remove broken one and dig out other.
• Picnic Tables: G. Emily will investigate condition of gameboard stencils on tables by the Green Shed.
• Shelter over the “Liberty” in progress.
• Committee will paint the Fish Fry Shed on Tuesday, June 23 at 9:00 a.m. Volunteers welcome. Rain date: June 30.
• Next meeting: Monday, August 3, 2026, at 5 pm at the Community Center.
• Motion to adjourn made by S. Rudd, seconded by R. Dunn. Passed at 5:50 p.m.

Submitted by Secretary Judy Becker     June 2, 2026