Town of Bell Parks and Lands October Meeting Minutes

Friday, October 10, 2025 – 9:30 am @ Cornucopia Community Center

Chair Doug Becker called the meeting to order at 9:35 am.

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

Others present: Judy Becker, Peter Rothe, Judy Kerr

Old Business:

• Motion to approve the September, 2025 minutes by G. Anderson, seconded by R. Dunn; passed.
• Budget review: 2026 budget includes money for the Swenson Pavilion project. D. Becker will seek quotes in spring. Community Center garden costs are included in the 2026 budget. Dunn will purchase more paint for beach bathroom doors and picnic tables for next year.
• Maintenance Update:
  • Beach Bathroom Maintenance: toilets and faucet are repaired.
  • Playgrounds: back fill needed around the new edging. R. Dunn will investigate.
  • Green Shed Pavilion Picnic Tables: 3 painted; G. Emily will refresh game board stencils.
  • Sidewalk: Town replaced damaged sidewalk; pipes replaced/repaired.
• Campground:
  • Dunn reported water source not working; D. Becker will contact Kurt Nelson.
  • Porta Potties removed for season.
• Siskiwit Lake Boat Launch:
  • Donations for September: $16
  • Extra keys for donation box will be made by R. Dunn.
  • Flags removed and donation box covered for the season by G. Emily.
  • Old dock sale or removal will be presented to the Town for a decision.
• New Signs: R. Dunn installed 2 new signs at well and boat launch. Campground sign will be installed in spring of 2026.
• Cornucopia Sign: Xcel sent Town a check for new sign and installation.
• Flowing Well Kiosk Drainage: a plumber has been contacted; no update.
• Posting Board (near Post Office): no action taken yet.
• Swenson Pavilion Drainage: D. Becker will seek quotes this spring.

New Business:

• Motion was made by G. Emily, seconded by G. Anderson to reimburse the volunteers for the repair costs for the tennis/pickleball courts at $325.35; passed.
• Dunn is beginning to put tables and benches away for the season.
• Life Rings will be removed to storage.
• Breakwall gate will be closed for the season.
• Dunes are in good shape despite heavy use. No repair needed.
• Donated playground benches are both now located at the Green Shedd Pavilion.
• Peter Rothe presented information about the Bayfield Area Trails. Four projected trail improvement projects in or around the Town have been discussed with the County. For more information: bayfieldareatrails.com.
• Rudd asked that the proposed outdoor exercise equipment project’s location be discussed at the next meeting.
• Next meeting: Friday, November 7, 2025, at 9:30 am at the Community Center.
• Motion to adjourn made by G. Emily, seconded by S. Rudd. Passed at 10:23 a.m.

Submitted by Secretary Judy Becker      October 10, 2025