Town of Bell Parks and Lands May Meeting Minutes

Monday, May 4, 2026 – 5:00 pm @ Cornucopia Community Center

Chair Doug Becker called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm.

Committee members present: Doug Becker, Gordon Anderson, Richard Dunn

Absent: Steve Rudd    Excused Absence: Gina Emily

Others present: Judy Becker, Dave Mucculough

Old Business:

• Motion to approve the April, 2026 minutes by G. Anderson, seconded by R. Dunn; passed.
• Budget review: no update.
• Maintenance Update:
  • Marina Breakwall Annual Inspection: thank you to D. Mucculough for the drone images of the cracks; D. Becker also brought in photos. Information was sent to the Tillmans to forward to the Army Corps of Engineers.
  • Lost Creek Parking & Beach: D. Becker will investigate possibility of a pathway or boardwalk to any existing beach area.
  • Marina bathrooms: R. Dunn reported that they have been cleaned and will be opened. Becker installed new locks on doors; keys held by R. Dunn, Matt Hipscher, D. Becker, Tasha Kaseno.
  • Town Posting Board (by Post Office): J. Becker reported wet notices after he last storm. Cork board needs to be replaced.
• Campground:
  • Directional sign on Hwy C repaired.
  • PortaPotties, plus one at Superior Ave. beach installed.
  • Dunn and D. Becker inspected campsites: downed branches removed; one tree needs removing; tables still in good repair; water is “on”; R. Dunn will have water tested by the County; campsite 6 icon needs repair. R. Dunn will order more campground registration envelopes.
• Siskiwit Lake Boat Launch: Town is considering the use of QR code payments/donations at Boat Launch and Campground. Whitney Olson will use existing Campground envelop information to set up payment form. Boat Launch donation box = $2. Dock is installed.
• Cornucopia Sign: committee continues to pursue size options.
• Flowing Well Kiosk Drainage/Swenson Pavilion Flooding: D. Becker met with Matt Hipscher and Atlas Engineering (Ashland). Firm will submit ideas to the Town. M. Hipscher proposed adding fill to low road areas and digging out accumulated silt build-up around pavilion. Fill trench with river stone to improve drainage. Committee approved. M. Hipscher met with a plumber at the Well for repairs and upgrades to over flow situation.

New Business:

• Playground Equipment: Beach drawbridge boards need repair/replacement. Request was made for non-metal slides. Committee will look into possibilities.
• Beach Chairs: R. Dunn will inspect.
• Picnic Tables: ready for use.
• Next meeting: Monday, June 1, 2026, at 5 pm at the Community Center.
• Motion to adjourn made by G. Anderson, seconded by R. Dunn. Passed at 5:45 p.m.

Submitted by Secretary Judy Becker     May 6, 2026