Town of Bell Parks and Lands Meeting Minutes

Friday, October 4, 2024 – 9:30 am @ Cornucopia Community Center

Committee present: Doug Becker, Richard Dunn

Absent: Greg Weiss, Gina Emily, Gordon Anderson

Others present: Judy Kerr, Judy Becker, Yvette Fleming

Chair Doug Becker called the meeting to order at 9:32 am.

Old Business:

1. No motion to approve the September, 2024 minutes as there was no quorum. Postponed until November meeting.
2. Budget review: D. Becker attended the Town of Bell Annual Budget meeting. Approved projects listed below.
3. Maintenance Update:
   1. Beach Bathroom Maintenance:
      1. Door replacement – D. Becker requested the Town Clerk to order 2 steel doors at $330 each plus shipping. Cliff Rantala will install either this fall or next spring. Doors will be delivered to G. Anderson’s house. They will be primed but need to be painted.
      2. Women’s bathroom faucet repair has been scheduled.

• Bathrooms will be closed later this month as weather permits.

1. Playground Equipment – postponed to spring 2025 due to weather.
2. Swenson Pavilion and Flowing Well Kiosk:
   1. Dustin Danula contacted D. Becker to replace both roofs this month.
   2. Town of Bell Board approved the purchase of 2 more picnic tables.

• The Town with input by Matt Lazorik will build drains on two sides, fill with stone and run a drain down to Highway 13; not started yet.

4. Campground Maintenance:
   3000. Estimate of 2024 seasonal income reported by J. Kerr was about $3000.
   3001. Porta Potties and garbage receptacles will be removed this month.

5. Siskiwit Lake Boat Launch:
   73. Income this month = $73.
   74. Town of Bell approved a replacement 24 foot rolling dock for 2025 from Jack Docks at approximately $3200 includes shipping.
6. Beach Signs: G. Emily via email reported that she and Paul Ehlers are meeting this month.
7. Breakwater Walkway Inspection Report:
   1. Becker sent to Army Corp of Engineers and the Town Clerk.
   2. Damaged wooden support and fence were removed by R. Dunn.
8. Swenson Pavilion/Flowing Well Kiosk Solar Power:
   1. Kurt Nelson trenched a new supply wire between the buildings
   2. Power management battery regulator still on order.
   3. Fleming asked if the pavilion has a power outlet; R. Dunn will check.

New Business:

1. Bike repair station – Paul Ehlers will seek a County grant. D. Becker will inform Ehlers of the May deadline for this grant.
2. Community Center Backyard Lighting – Kurt Nelson is investigating a motion detector/solar power light source.
3. Superior Avenue Beach:
   1. Dunn removed the damaged beach bench; 2 remain.
   2. PortaPotty will be removed this month; needed weekly cleaning.
4. Campground Hosts for 2025 – to be added to the spring 2025 agenda.
5. Next meeting: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9:30 am at the Community Center.
6. Meeting adjourned without a motion at 10:06.

Submitted by Secretary Judy Becker      October 5, 2024