Town of Bell Parks and Lands Meeting Minutes

Friday, July 12, 2024 – 9:30 am @ Cornucopia Community Center

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

Absent: Greg Weiss

Others present: Judy Kerr, Judy Becker, Yvette Fleming, Nancy Moye

Chair Doug Becker called the meeting to order at 9:34 am.

Old Business:

• Motion was made by G. Emily, seconded by R. Dunn to approve the June, 2024 minutes. Passed.
• Budget review: due to heavy use at the Superior Avenue PortaPotty, extra pump outs occurred.
• Maintenance Update:
  • Beach Bathroom Maintenance:
    • Blakemann Plumbing has been contacted to repair the men’s urinal.
    • Door replacement – no update.
    • Recent graffiti will be temporarily spray painted, with repainting of the walls in fall.
  • Playground Equipment:
    • Becker suggested using 2 X 6 boards around the playground area. Painting will be done in a neutral color.
  • Swenson Pavilion
    • Town Board approved the Flowing Well Kiosk and Pavilion repair proposal by Dustin Danula. Both roof replacements with a total cost of $6450. The addition of a deck in the Pavilion was deleted. Steel roof for Pavilion will be blue grey; well kiosk roof will be a dark grey.
    • The Town with input by Matt Lazorik will build drains on two sides, fill with stone and run a drain down to Highway 13.
  • Flowing Well Kiosk: see above.
  • Breakwater Life Saving Rings: Will Tillman will order 2 new rings. D. Becker will store them inside during the winter.
• Campground Maintenance:
  • Painting picnic tables and other maintenance will commence after this meeting.
  • Beginning of May income reported by J. Kerr was $300.Total income for current 2024 season has been $1130.
  • Kurt Nelson installed a new trickle charger regulator to efficiently charge the solar batteries.
  • Dunn reported a damaged grill. He will remove it for possible repair. Committee will replace it and install an additional grill to the campground if needed.
• Siskiwit Lake Boat Launch:
  • Donation box income: $9.
  • Emily and D. Becker will investigate replacement of the deteriorating dock.
• Boats Don’t Float Preservation:
  • “Liberty” Project: no update.
  • Signs: G. Emily will continue to work with Heart Graphics and Supervisor Paul Ehlers to replace the Flowing Well Kiosk sign and signs by the Boats.
• Breakwater Walkway Inspection Report:
  • Army Corp of Engineers requires an annual maintenance plan from the Town. D Becker presented a first draft of the plan. A copy will be sent to Committee members for review and a final draft will be submitted at the next meeting.
  • Damaged wooden support at entry gate pedestrian access area will not be replaced and possibly removed.
  • Dunn will continue his maintenance of the entry area as well as the actual walkway.
• Wooden Bench Donation: first bench was placed near the swings. A second donated bench will be added to the area.
• New Business:
• Garden Club request:
  • Nancy Moye requested reimbursement for expenses incurred by a Club member to improve the curb appeal of the Town Hall entry doors. G. Anderson made a motion, seconded by D. Becker to approve the expenditure of $94.91 for the plant stands and baskets. Passed with R. Dunn abstaining.
  • A motion was made by G. Anderson, seconded by D. Becker, to allow the Garden Club to make necessary purchases for the Town Hall gardens of less than $100 with only Chairperson’s approval. Passed.
• Bike rack – tabled.
• Other:
  • Judy Kerr will add extra TP to the heavily used Superior Avenue PortaPotty as needed.
• Next meeting: Friday September 6, 2024 at 9:30 am at the Community Center. No August meeting.
• Motion was made to adjourn by G. Emily, seconded by R. Dunn; passed at 10:25 am.

Submitted by Secretary Judy Becker      July 15, 2024