Town of Bell Parks and Lands Meeting Minutes

Friday, September 6, 2024 – 9:30 am @ Cornucopia Community Center

Committee present: Doug Becker, Richard Dunn, Gordon Anderson

Absent: Greg Weiss, Gina Emily

Others present: Judy Kerr, Judy Becker, Amy Ogren

Chair Doug Becker called the meeting to order at 9:36 am.

Old Business:

• Motion was made by R. Dunn, seconded by D. Becker to approve the July, 2024 minutes. Passed.
• Budget review: no report.
• Maintenance Update:
  • Beach Bathroom Maintenance:
    • Door replacement – D. Becker is seeking other sources for the door replacement.
  • Playground Equipment:
    • Becker, G. Anderson and R. Dunn will schedule a workday to replace borders and paint equipment this month, weather permitting.
  • Swenson Pavilion and Flowing Well Kiosk:
    • Dustin Danula contacted D. Becker and will replace both roofs yet this fall.
    • 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.
  • Campground Maintenance:
    • Estimate of August income reported by J. Kerr was $1000.
    • Porta Potties and garbage receptacles will be removed on October 1.
  • Siskiwit Lake Boat Launch: no report
  • Beach Signs: no report
  • Breakwater Walkway Inspection Report:
    • Becker presented a first draft of the plan. Okayed by Committee and will be sent to Army Corp of Engineers.
    • Damaged wooden support at entry gate pedestrian access area will be removed if possible before winter.
    • Dunn will continue his maintenance of the entry area as well as the actual walkway.
  • New Business:
  • Business Proposal – Amy Ogren presented her proposal to set up a mobile sauna near the lakefront. Much discussion. Committee approved the project pending a formal business proposal, specific location and fulfillment of legal requirements. Committee recommended that Amy present her business plan to the Harbor Commission for placement near the harbor shops, talk with the other shop owners and contact the Bayfield County Health Department.
  • Swenson Pavilion and Flowing Well Kiosk Solar: Kurt Nelson proposed via email that new solar batteries and a battery maintenance photo eye controller to regulate solar charging. Costs for 2 batteries is about $350 and about $155 for the controller. A motion to approve this project was made by G. Anderson, seconded by R. Dunn. Passed
  • October Budget Request Ideas for 2025:
    • 2 additional picnic tables
    • New Siskiwit Lake boat launch dock
    • Bike repair station
    • Decking and access ramp for Swenson Pavilion if drainage issue can’t be resolved
  • Other: a request for a Siskiwit Lake Campground Fire Number/address will cost $260 to apply. D. Becker is waiting for a response from the County about waving this fee.
  • Next meeting: Friday October 4, 2024 at 9:30 am at the Community Center.
  • Motion was made to adjourn by R. Dunn, seconded by G. Anderson; passed at 10:35 am.

Submitted by Secretary Judy Becker      September 7, 2024