Town of Bell Parks and Lands Meeting Minutes

Friday, May 2, 2025 – 9:30 am @ Cornucopia Community Center

Chair Doug Becker called the meeting to order at 9:37 am.

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

Others present: Judy Becker

 Old Business:

• Motion to approve the April, 2025 minutes by R. Dunn, seconded by G. Anderson; passed.
• Budget review: no update.
• Maintenance Update:
  • Beach Bathroom Maintenance: no progress due to poor weather.
  • Swenson Pavilion and Flowing Well Kiosk Roof Repairs – completed; G. Anderson will contact Town Clerk about payment to contractor; split cost overrun?
  • Swenson Pavilion drainage repairs – no progress due to weather. Much discussion about DOT set back regulations. D. Becker will pursue issue with Matt Lazorik.
  • Playgrounds:
    • Anderson will inspect both sets of equipment for wear/damage.
    • Dunn will remove rotted boards by Community Center playground. New boards will be purchased and installed by D. Becker, S. Russ, G. Anderson. Date TBD.
  • 2 new picnic tables: D. Becker, G. Anderson & R. Dunn will install new tables on May 7.
  • Old Cemetery: postponed.
  • Picnic Table Painting: June date TBD at next meeting.
• Campground Maintenance – Porta Potty installed; garbage cans placed.
• Siskiwit Lake Boat Launch: new dock installed.
• Signs:
  • Quote for both beach signs totaled $350.
  • Siskiwit Lake boat launch sign $50; campground sign $50; donation box sign $20. Motion was made to purchase all signs, pending final layout, by G. Anderson, seconded by S. Rudd. Passed. Discussion about building a kiosk for donation box and signs at boat launch.
• Bike Rack/Repair Station – new bike rack by the Community Center. Repair station still in progress.
• Term Limits – Gina Emily and Steve Rudd appointed by Town Chair for the 2 open positions.
• Cornucopia Sign: G. Anderson will get quotes for a new sign. Location TBD. Xcel Energy will assist Town with DOT variance if placed along Hwy 13/ Superior Ave. Discussion of saving old sign.
• Super Avenue Beach Sign: R. Dunn will check with Town to order “End of Public Beach” sign.
• County Outdoor Exercise Grant – 2025 deadline passed. S. Rudd will investigate for 2026.

 New Business:

• Soccer Net(s) – no report.
• Open Records Request: Parks and Lands Committee no longer involved.
• Other:
  • Dunn relocated extra picnic table to Siskiwit River Preserve. Members will inspect Museum Pavilion and Swenson Pavilion tables for repair. (D. Becker checked paint supplies; need additional gallon.
  • Cornucopia Clean Up Day: Saturday, May 3. Meet at Community Center at 9 am.
• Next meeting: Friday, June 6, 2025, at 9:30 am at the Community Center.
• Motion to adjourn made by R. Dunn; seconded by S. Rudd. Passed at 10:30 a.m.

Submitted by Secretary Judy Becker      May 3, 2025