Town of Bell Parks and Lands September Meeting Minutes

Friday, August 29, 2025 – 9:30 am @ Cornucopia Community Center

Chair Doug Becker called the meeting to order at 9:37 am.

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

Others present: Judy Becker, Nancy Moye, Judy Kerr

 Old Business:

• Motion to approve the August, 2025 minutes by G. Emily, seconded by S. Rudd; passed.
• Budget review: R. Dunn purchased materials for the sign and painting projects.
• Maintenance Update:
  • Beach Bathroom Maintenance: second side of doors painted by R. Dunn.
  • Playgrounds:
    • Landscaping edging installed by R. Dunn, G. Anderson & D. Becker; back fill needed.
  • Green Shed Pavilion Picnic Table Painting: R. Dunn completed project.
• Campground: D. Becker received a complaint and investigated a need for bathroom maintenance.
• Siskiwit Lake Boat Launch:
  • Donations for July/August: $61
  • Second key for donation box will be made and kept in Town office.
• New Signs: R. Dunn will install 3 new signs at well, campground and boat launch. Remainder will be stored until needed.
• Cornucopia Sign: no update since quote was delivered to Xcel.
• Flowing Well Kiosk Drainage: a plumber has been contacted.
• Posting Board (near Post Office): G. Anderson & D. Becker will install a shed roof awning.
• Swenson Pavilion Drainage: D. Becker will seek $8000 to be added to the 2026 budget to address the drainage issue.

 New Business:

• Community Center Garden: N. Moye reported a need for additional members for the Garden Group. She asked that two overgrown shrubs be removed; R. Dunn will remove. Finally, the group of volunteers requested a budget of $500 for 2026.
• Sidewalk Repair: committee will recommend to the Board that the damaged slab be removed, the drainage pipe beneath it be replaced and a new slab poured. Overflow pipe repair still seems to be inadequate.
• Next meeting: Friday, October 10, 2025, at 9:30 am at the Community Center.
• Motion to adjourn made by R. Dunn; seconded by S. Rudd. Passed at 10:14 a.m.

Submitted by Secretary Judy Becker      August 29, 2025