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Cloud told the board the existing Camp Aurora building is constructed using tongue‑and‑groove cedar and that siding the building is impractical; the volunteers therefore proposed to build a freestanding shelter over the fireplace area instead. The volunteer group would use three existing concrete pads (one for the shelter, two for picnic tables) and remove one additional concrete pad that appears to be an old foundation.

The board did not take formal action; staff asked the volunteers to produce drawings that a building inspector can review. Parks staff (Steve) and the building inspector (John) were identified as points of contact. The board said it would likely approve the concept provided the contractor supplies plans that “dot the i’s and cross the t’s” for the inspector. Staff noted the need to address drainage behind the fireplace, electrical fixtures, light timers and roof pitch so the shelter does not sit higher than the chimney.

Board members emphasized the process: receive drawings, have the building inspector review, and then bring a formal construction approval back to the board. The volunteers said they could move quickly on a schedule contingent on inspector sign‑off.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 10, 2025, Park and Recreation Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A volunteer group described plans to build a rustic 20x16 shelter over the fireplace at Camp Aurora and offered to donate construction; the board treated the presentation as a concept and asked staff to have a building inspector review drawings before formal approval.","taxTitle","Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota","taxId",68826,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6073751,"Kiwanis Club to plant trees and install StoryWalk in Patton Young Park; board approves placement",2067,805000,2872000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2990224-cb13dc1ef6d3706ebd5350b70faa81f0&start=805&end=2872","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2990224-cb13dc1ef6d3706ebd5350b70faa81f0/thumbnail_805000.jpg","/articles/6073751/Mitchell/Davison-County/South-Dakota/Kiwanis-Club-to-plant-trees-and-install-StoryWalk-in-Patton-Young-Park-board-approves-placement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6073751-e5e856a60e40966015d9c9e159680485/orig.mp4?Expires=1775197297&Signature=imcFPCAzr1k-ZWjLd6pO87O-eseqnsM1VVR8kpG7xzTzvqUhCYeLx~K8I8Pbye9O8-usWJRDqxOuBM6AoZaDNq5CQ-JWQs8jmZjlgqkceiwWCxYMYs0p8Q1CLqNEnkTzhWgCQLcByHrOXa0D5h2d2XX6KBtLOeCubdV7WdVMSmz~eZ6Hye2utNxZyvJwlDEc7jZrei7tJ5g1hspagysac~JhiTuggsQFFhDPoo463m5Vn7tAduZO1zIEfQ0EcivgdGMkClJx0Gnmn0mmHkzTM8FE5zeRlAAZ1stLr-~doSR7Z-xxT0Gvev8Z36jHPbSR7lxhGOfC39FCUXmauULiKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Linda McEntee, president of the Mitchell Kiwanis Club, told the Parks and Recreation Board the club has set aside funds — about $1,000 this year for trees and roughly $6,500 from a past half‑marathon for a StoryWalk — and plans Arbor Day plantings and a permanent StoryWalk installation in Patton Young Park.

Jean Patrick, children’s services librarian at the Mitchell Public Library, said a StoryWalk places pages of a book in weather‑resistant frames along a trail so families read while they walk. Kiwanis proposed 20 stations (about 10 on each side of a path) to accommodate modern children’s books of about 40 pages. The Future Teachers group at Dakota Wesleyan will rotate interactive activities and change the book quarterly.

The board voted to approve the StoryWalk placement. Kiwanis will pay for the frames and panel changes; the city will pour concrete pads and install mounting bolts. Board and staff discussed spacing, accessibility (heights for wheelchair users), irrigation heads, snow‑removal clearance and laminated panels to reduce condensation. Staff will mark proposed locations and return to the board with exact placement before installation.

In public comment, McEntee said Kiwanis also bought six trees for Arbor Day — two Fiesta maples, two lindens and two elm varieties — mostly 10–12 feet tall (two 20‑gallon and four 15‑gallon specimens); the club asked the city to dig holes and coordinate placement so the trees do not conflict with disc golf or irrigation.

The board approved the StoryWalk placement by voice vote and asked staff to work with Kiwanis on siting and pad specifications before orders are placed and installation occurs.","The Mitchell Kiwanis Club told the parks board it purchased six trees to plant on Arbor Day and will fund a 20‑station StoryWalk at Patton Young Park; the board voted to approve placement and asked staff to finalize siting and pad sizes.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":90,"_53":91,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":92,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":93,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6073756,"Park board approves routine items, StoryWalk placement and updated pontoon rental rules","/articles/6073756/Mitchell/Davison-County/South-Dakota/Park-board-approves-routine-items-StoryWalk-placement-and-updated-pontoon-rental-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6073756-6400485e32eeb8d0c31891c659e7dc66/orig.mp4?Expires=1775197297&Signature=lE6okvPc9z368lH5lUuDLhhi~uRI0THV423FNjvoG2jfvJdDuOxUj5N7VYlWJpddzwG5q7kH7E1UnMpYqQJAE4PNtm38cVnE3WTBBBjXi9fkKXWjoNjnJSp3596QOTC9y5ALHgRzg4ms4e9911WQwY-~23sHpPz2Cxw5ha070CDntWpv3shQhigiYkbpVwTxGg~ULmZCVlCLArxc6TD8-~KXKbnSmgJ2Ki6SvDmCr~lVT~K7LIeDTfPdtVTOsfi2w1XF1O1Nr4u-oaJGbYVkVOjlTGYI80Lft04dCq9oYxror3--d6W1fAKkAoK53HeXDWPUqJW6o1AjdcMkc3MJXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mitchell Parks and Recreation Board on April (date not specified) approved several routine items and two substantive items: the placement of a Kiwanis Club StoryWalk in Patton Young Park and updated pontoon rental rules for Lake Mitchell.

The board voted to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting and accepted the financial reports after discussion of campground and parks bills. The board also voted to approve placement of a Kiwanis Club StoryWalk in Patton Young Park, with the Kiwanis Club covering the expense of the StoryWalk panels and requesting the city pour concrete pads and install mounting hardware. The board approved revised 2025 Lake Mitchell pontoon rental rules that allow hourly weekday rentals and require a two-hour minimum (weekdays) while retaining a four-hour minimum for weekend and holiday rentals.

Board members made the routine approvals by voice vote. Motions were seconded and the chair called the results “motion carried” for each item.

What the votes covered
- Agenda and minutes: Approved by unanimous voice vote.
- Financial reports: Approved by unanimous voice vote after a short review of campground and parks bills, including a new golf cart purchase and architect/geotech fees related to a campground storm shelter.
- Kiwanis StoryWalk placement: Approved. Kiwanis will fund the frames and changing of stories; the city will provide concrete pads and mounting hardware. The board discussed siting, spacing (16 to 20 stations proposed), irrigation and snow‑removal clearances, and accessibility.
- 2025 Lake Mitchell pontoon rental rules: Approved. The board adopted weekday hourly availability (7 a.m. to 30 minutes before sunset) with a two‑hour minimum, and retained four‑hour minimums for weekend and holiday rentals; late fees of $100 per hour remain in place.

Items discussed without final votes included proposed shelter work at Camp Aurora, a possible reconfiguration of ice arena locker rooms, a review of park shelter rates (enclosed shelters with air conditioning), and timing for a parks, recreation and trails master plan update. Those items were left for future action or further staff work.

The board indicated it will return to some items (shelter designs, locker-room layout, and a formal shelter-rate proposal) at a future meeting or after staff obtains building‑inspector input.","At its April meeting, the Mitchell Parks and Recreation Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes, accepted financial reports, approved placement of a Kiwanis StoryWalk in Patton Young Park, and approved 2025 Lake Mitchell pontoon rental rules with a two-hour minimum on weekdays; other items were discussed or tabled for later action.","actionData","errors"]

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Volunteers propose shelter at Camp Aurora fireplace; board asks for inspector‑approved drawings

Kiwanis Club to plant trees and install StoryWalk in Patton Young Park; board approves placement

Park board approves routine items, StoryWalk placement and updated pontoon rental rules