Town of Bell Parks and Lands Meeting Minutes

Friday, August 1, 2025 – 9:30 am @ Cornucopia Community Center

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

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

Others present: Judy Becker, Paul Ehlers, Judy Kerr

 Old Business:

• Motion to approve the June, 2025 minutes by R. Dunn, seconded by G. Anderson; passed.
• Budget review: no update.
• Maintenance Update:
  • Beach Bathroom Maintenance: Second side of doors will be painted as weather and event usage permits.
  • Playgrounds:
    • Plastic landscaping edging installation after Cornucopia Day.
  • Green Shed Pavilion Picnic Table Painting: after Cornucopia Day.
• Campground Income: $2185.00 for June and July.
• Siskiwit Lake Boat Launch: Town will sell old dock. R. Dunn will investigate the placement of a step between the shore and the dock.
• New Signs: R. Dunn will install one by the flowing well.
• Bike Repair Station – installed. D. Becker will purchase a plaque recognizing North Coast Cycling Association for the donation.
• Cornucopia Sign: G. Anderson sent quote for replacement and installation to Excel.
• Liberty boat: P. Ehlers is waiting for Jolma Construction to submit a bid with various options to cover the “Liberty”. More bids will be sought.

 New Business:

• DNR/County Flowing Well Kiosk Report: need to contact a plumber to correct the overflow issue and improve efficiency of output towards the lake; P. Ehlers will investigate who worked on the well previously.
• Posting Board: needs repair.
• Breakwall Maintenance: R. Dunn will cut weeds for the third time, before Cornucopia Day.
• Swenson Pavilion Drainage: D. Becker will make renewed inquiries again about building decking over the frequently flooded concrete floor; $7000 will be requested in the 2026 budget; he will also discuss ditching around perimeter and gravel fill with Town Chairman.
• Other:
  • Emily will not be wintering in Cornucopia; keep her as “ad hoc” member.
• Next meeting: Friday, August 29, 2025, at 9:30 am at the Community Center.
• Motion to adjourn made by G. Anderson; seconded by S. Rudd. Passed at 10:15 a.m.