Town of Bell Parks and Lands Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, May 31, 2024 – 9:30 am @ Cornucopia Community Center

Committee members present: Doug Becker, Richard Dunn, Gina Emily

Absent: Gordon Anderson, Greg Weiss,

Others present: Judy Kerr, Judy Becker, Yvette Fleming

Chair Doug Becker called the meeting to order at 9:33 am.

Old Business:

• Motion was made by G. Emily, seconded by R.. Dunn to approve the May 3, 2024 minutes. Passed.
• Budget review: no update
• Maintenance Update:
  • Beach Bathroom Maintenance:
    • Both floors have been painted.
    • Becker continues to work to replace the doors.
    • Dunn and J. Kerr will monitor men’s room urinal until repaired. D. Becker has contacted Mike Thorsen for repairs.
  • Playground Equipment:
    • Repairs and painting still awaiting better weather. More pea gravel is needed.
  • Swenson Pavilion:
    • New picnic tables assembled.
    • Town Board approved the flowing well kiosk and pavilion repairs. Ad for repair proposals will be submitted. Town Board will vote on accepted proposal in July.
    • Becker met with Matt Lazorik to discuss drainage around pavilion. Plan is to build drains on two sides, fill with stone and run a drain to Hwy 13.
    • Flowing Well Kiosk: no update
  • Community Center Outside Lighting: no update.
  • Breakwall Life Saving Rings: D. Becker will contact Will Tillman about ordering 1-2 new rings.
  • Superior Avenue Beach Benches: no action taken to repair damaged bench.
  • Town Cemetery Road: R. Dunn believes the Town will fill ruts this summer.
  • Old Town Cemetery: review postponed until August.

• Campground Maintenance:
  • Work date to paint tables and clean out fire pits: Friday, June 28, at 9 a.m. weather permitting.
  • May income reported by J. Kerr was $80, plus a $100 donation from Wilderness Inquiry.
  • Porta Potties repositioned under lights. Replacement light bulb installed by Kurt Nelson.
  • No hosts will be at the campground this summer.
• Siskiwit Lake Boat Launch:
  • Income: $18. Flags will be added.
  • Becker will investigate replacement of the deteriorating current dock.
• Boats Don’t Float Preservation:
  • “Liberty” Project – no update.
  • Signs: G. Emily will contact different company.
• Outdoor Exercise County Grant:
  • Fleming reported that the grant was not awarded to the Town of bell; will be resubmitted in 2025.
• Flowing Well Kiosk Recycle Container: replaced.

New Business:

• Breakwall Walkway Inspection: committee was requested to inspect and report to the Town Clerk on status. D. Beker and J. Becker noted good repair except for a broken support fence. R. Dunn will investigate, plus cut back foliage.
• Other:
  • Fleming offered 1-2 backless benches for Town use.
  • Motion was made by G. Emily, seconded by R. Dunn to have Kurt Nelson purchase and install a new regulator to trickle charge the campground well solar battery; passed.
  • Kurt Nelson correspondence inquired about pavilion sound system.
  • Gravel for Town areas will be requested within the 2025 budget. Over flow parking neat basketball court needs repair.
  • Discussion about committee becoming a commission. No action.
• Next meeting: Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:30 am at the Community Center.

Motion was made to adjourn by R. Dunn, seconded by G. Emily ; passed at 10:35 am.

Submitted by Secretary Judy Becker      June 1, 2024