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Call said the Lions have already provided about $80,000 to the city for earlier work at the site and that a full adaptive-playground project could cost $300,000–$400,000. He asked for a board “nod” to develop plans, budgets and grant applications and to pursue naming the park “Lions Park.”

Board members reiterated support for an adaptive playground but emphasized the need to coordinate with the city’s master plan and maintenance capacity. Staff noted a playground replacement is already in the capital plan this year, but board members asked staff to confirm whether planned parking, paved paths and accessibility would have to be altered to serve a larger, all-abilities playground. Questions included where paved parking and accessible walkways would be placed, how accessible routes would be maintained long term, and whether consolidating accessible amenities at a single park (rather than distributing them across multiple parks) might yield maintenance efficiencies.

No formal vote to accept fundraising or change the capital plan was recorded. Instead, board members asked staff to incorporate Lions Club concepts into the master plan, prepare cost and maintenance estimates and return with recommendations. Staff said they will prepare a plan and, where appropriate, bring recommendations to city council for funding or master-plan adjustments if those are required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Brainerd - Park Board - 4/22/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Brainerd Lions Club presented plans to fundraise for an adaptive playground and pickleball courts at Buffalo Hills (proposed Lions Park). Board members expressed support but asked staff to incorporate the proposals into the park master plan and confirm parking, paved-access and long-term maintenance needs before formal approval.","taxTitle","Brainerd City, Crow Wing County, Minnesota","taxId",70865,"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},6056597,"Board directs staff to design fix for water pooling near JC’s Park ice rink area",555,3697000,4252000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3309435-e74c26975da06b1532b47f29fc140266&start=3697&end=4252","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3309435-e74c26975da06b1532b47f29fc140266/thumbnail_3697000.jpg","/articles/6056597/Brainerd-City/Crow-Wing-County/Minnesota/Board-directs-staff-to-design-fix-for-water-pooling-near-JCs-Park-ice-rink-area","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6056597-1d3bb8f6f4081a1bf5e4a5020a71bc00/orig.mp4?Expires=1771038344&Signature=ejcNmF9tfC~ziKhh5rkvvdox74skGW2-vYgHHKs22fp~6XZx6GH5mfa0KEaCbh1p87-wZiPzKxMR9YTMxCq2E37CJjmcF5Aar9NN5G0kBUKy2F~D6LUOmtaIq-Zm9JjGTt0macx4VzJbhV8CHqGLYWmehg841GnUg9ZyEY5xe9FdkK6HdcCufZCjJiKlHNxejWjpykuJTCyfeHPBacV~I2lkc63RZKSCE-CvL4PcvuCW2DQDXDnNduOyDAbvrw-hJxySpi0k2h5x6dTb0hGw2hO7IVyEqa6cG4n~pijlvhz4AFqAq-bn-nt8WKLbRvcmR~BhWwH3icASW-q1C4cRxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Park staff and board members on April 22 discussed recurring water pooling at JC’s Park where the proposed ice-rink area sits and directed staff to produce a design, cost estimate and plan to address the low area before moving heavy equipment into the park.

Staff described a low-elevation area that retains water and frost, preventing adequate drainage for a usable ice rink surface. Proposed fixes include leveling the area, adding a service road on the south end (near planned horseshoe pits), relocating or adding a fence to reduce maintenance around boulders and installing sports-area lights for the rink, soccer facility and parking lot. Staff said a drawing and possible grading/fill plan would be ready to present at the May 6 workshop.

An engineer’s note included in the record (GED) asked for the least-cost fix to resolve the standing-water issue and recommended a plan for the board to review. Board members asked that any design anticipate maintenance needs (mowing, access for maintenance equipment) and consider berm or grade changes only where mowing and long-term upkeep remain practical.

Motion and vote: A board member moved that staff provide a design and a plan to fill the JC’s Park “hole,” including fence, parking and lighting considerations, for review at the May 6 workshop; a second was recorded and the motion passed by voice vote.

Staff said some re-grading would be required and heavy equipment access would be needed; a plan ready at the next meeting will include estimated costs and implementation steps.","The board asked parks staff to prepare a design and cost plan to fill and level a low area at JC’s Park (the ice-rink site), address boulders/fencing, add a service road and review lighting; staff will present a plan at the May 6 workshop and return with a recommendation for required work.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6056602,"Park staff recommends keeping current credit-card arrangement for concessions; board agrees to study alternatives",988,2522000,3510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3309435-e74c26975da06b1532b47f29fc140266&start=2522&end=3510","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3309435-e74c26975da06b1532b47f29fc140266/thumbnail_2522000.jpg","/articles/6056602/Brainerd-City/Crow-Wing-County/Minnesota/Park-staff-recommends-keeping-current-credit-card-arrangement-for-concessions-board-agrees-to-study-alternatives","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6056602-83775ba85efb7ced76ab7d209267fabb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771038344&Signature=WGOdVUR5jDtb-DC1-G2aoDsXku2SG6kAgts6d8CPGb8S4-B-RKOe-cX~GEyOOvy9i6~XnueXfgfiEr8p7qpSBfNCDlhsaNIYyOmEjr5lbO8wNMrWJ9Pf28oO27pYI7yUhjtHh-t4VBvsnzHcPMy9jYSXs2gO8PrQPIVwWSFdMI6JybD8oQIAABf4QQFCYzc7F9mzumbZGt0i-HjFhlWCGtLjOBoD8JNpTftKotwJYYXqIvkcCTjhZKRlARAyB2j62k4kAjyDhGqxfBH89ZsExOxfRWu5QszmLlsJJ~hWZy6w6pWlj8D345f8FiEFxo4YkjcGpkX5lIUA0s5L60Fz0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff recommended at the April 22 meeting that the board continue the existing credit-card processing arrangement for concession stands for the 2025 season and revisit potential changes in the fall.

Staff outlined the current costs and a proposed alternative. Under the current arrangement (CivicRec/Forte), the city pays roughly $100 per month for the processor integration, and board members said the existing card terminals on hand were purchased earlier (three readers at about $155 each). Staff reported that some transactions under the current arrangement carry a minimum fee that can be high for small purchases (staff cited a $1.95 minimum on small transactions under the current structure). An alternative processing arrangement discussed would eliminate the $100-per-month CivicRec processor fee and charge lower per-transaction minimums (approximately $0.30 minimum plus a percentage for card transactions), but it would require buying new readers and carrying an upfront equipment cost.

Board members expressed concerns about the cost impact to customers on small purchases (for example, paying $1.95 on a small concession purchase) and about shrinkage at concession stands. Staff said operational changes and simplified menus (reducing offered items from ~200 to ~20) and standard operating procedures for concession staff should reduce loss and help measure any future processing change. The board asked staff to collect more data through the season and to return with a proposal in October, after the season, comparing total costs (equipment, monthly fees, transaction fees) and customer impact.

There was no final change of vendors or processors at the meeting; the board agreed to continue with cash and the current structure for 2025 while staff monitors sales and reports back in October.","Parks staff advised the board to delay switching credit-card processors for concession stands this season because the current arrangement carries significant fixed monthly fees but staff will explore lower-transaction-cost options for next year; the board directed staff to revisit the issue after the season.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6056607,"Park board selects Minnesota Tees as banner vendor for ball fields",612,1878000,2490000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3309435-e74c26975da06b1532b47f29fc140266&start=1878&end=2490","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3309435-e74c26975da06b1532b47f29fc140266/thumbnail_1878000.jpg","/articles/6056607/Brainerd-City/Crow-Wing-County/Minnesota/Park-board-selects-Minnesota-Tees-as-banner-vendor-for-ball-fields","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6056607-0a2292fa5ffeb634a40289e3d369af57/orig.mp4?Expires=1771038344&Signature=SDvua~P-GWv5G21Hw1iGTCczu~XDDi6967vcWa-Uy9GUAkKYqkbHluvHlTQkw8zEhHE1DLKDa2pXqrZVJ6x5nJndrpULemmLJdRyRW3zMA2~mShoyAIE-zjfQc8jSzgb7S5mcK-DDwmmM4kfkOWyo1Oadrs6nlQhX7bwMHtz4Su5C0TVmH5jd6ZmC5Ezzpa~F4u9hLmeFMJyOWQszLlW8421iy8~rLtu24l6nrbAkc9eNftEqmvC-pcI9yfgRwcehgN-iujBKbi2TFKnnP36nn0K7ZZ7Ev6z6n~3MgG151a4e6LecrK8pQCE8j1Z7~uviNFBlZ-XHEgEJu77k1uTMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brainerd Park Board on April 22 approved Minnesota Tees as the city vendor to produce and (optionally) design field banners for the season, with staff and board agreeing to review the vendor after one season.

Staff presented a vendor comparison that included price, design fee and locality of the vendor. JD, a board member who provided a written recommendation, said Minnesota Tees offers design at no additional charge and is locally based. Minnesota Tees’ combination of design and printing at the low price point led the board to select them for the initial year.

Board members discussed logistics for end-of-season banner handling. Staff proposed either returning banners to customers at season end (board members said doing so lets businesses inspect quality before reordering) or storing banners for customers and offering an upsell the following year. The board asked staff to examine storage logistics and the labor required if staff were to return banners to owners each year.

Motion and vote: A board member moved to approve the Minnesota Tees quote and the motion passed by voice vote. Staff said the fee structure is $150 plus the cost of the banner, and recommended trying the vendor for a single season and reviewing quality and logistics next year.

The board directed staff to document the returning-or-storage policy in the permit forms so customers understand responsibility for damaged banners and end-of-season disposition.","The Brainerd Park Board approved Minnesota Tees to supply and design banners for ball fields, with a $150 handling/design baseline plus banner cost; board discussed storage vs. returning banners to customers at season end.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6056612,"Park board amends consent calendar and approves summer event permits",716,182000,898000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3309435-e74c26975da06b1532b47f29fc140266&start=182&end=898","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3309435-e74c26975da06b1532b47f29fc140266/thumbnail_182000.jpg","/articles/6056612/Brainerd-City/Crow-Wing-County/Minnesota/Park-board-amends-consent-calendar-and-approves-summer-event-permits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6056612-0003e86388949d928a4046f9bae98bc8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771038344&Signature=kC~rz1TakqMzLhYtlHxKRbTlO7VJp2T0~j1EDaMjIUN5n3iXdDryUfgtuDpIDkr8SaH0fN9V9WOloiTlwgZ~N3WX14xgAzklZyb8RMUz27YmWxATIKD6KW-c5Z6gIZTUisYM-OS0dxaWqLYp0OO7UxNYZodFhjdDZtb0vYh6BQ0BwHQebBRexP11IvP2t76V2VeEwRWRdDALqD1vobHqy0~fQagVC09fEjUlye8u1J4u8rTYhASsrHnUYT1mqBgV17ViZOzkeG4Vputzx9XUIDPr6si0XfnPE8Uhlu7FrUBRtqRw1IvuEJ8g-Ojw3m9O-KvrJptOPS1-grXMfpOk5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Brainerd Park Board on April 22 amended its consent calendar and approved multiple event permits for this summer, including Brainerd Night Out, a single-day Blade Coalition event at Kiwanis, the Mississippi River 145 canoe and kayak race, yoga in the park at Gregory, and a pavilion reservation for the 2 Paddles canoe/kayak race.

The board amended the consent calendar to pull permit items for separate discussion and then approved the amended consent calendar by roll call. A board member moved to approve the calendar with items D, E, F, G and J pulled for discussion; another board member seconded the motion and the roll call vote was recorded as unanimous.

Board members and staff discussed details of each pulled permit before taking voice votes. Staff emphasized the need to ensure applicants use the correct application (special-event application versus facility reservation) and to confirm pavilion reservations and insurance before final approval. Board members asked that event applicants be reminded to reserve pavilions and to be informed of park-specific rules such as prohibitions on driving in park turf.

Brainerd Night Out: The board approved Brainerd Night Out for 2025 at Memorial Park for the Northside Association. Staff said the event organizer is coordinating with the police chief and that police will provide support; staff also noted the need to confirm any street-closure requirements with police.

Blade Coalition nonprofit event at Kiwanis: Board members agreed to approve a single date—Sept. 18, 2025—for the Blade Coalition event (DJ, food trucks, tents and banners) rather than approving a three-year recurring reservation. Staff noted the permit form allows only one application submittal per year and suggested offering the organizer a first right of refusal, with staff contact on Jan. 1 to reserve the pavilion for future years.

Mississippi River 145 canoe and kayak race: The board approved the two-paddle canoe/kayak race and discussed that the public beach remains public and cannot be closed to beachgoers; staff said the applicant may reserve the pavilion and use the dock for race starts.

Yoga in the park: The board approved a vendor and special-event permit for recurring yoga at Gregory Park after staff confirmed application and insurance were submitted.

Seth Lane Sheridan memorial walk: The board approved park use for a walk from Gregory to Lumb Park “under that anticipation,” but flagged the possibility that the event will require city-council review if it involves official street closures or requests for crossing assistance. Staff said the applicant was advised to consult the police department, and board members asked staff to follow up on route details and police needs; staff indicated they would bring a route and any street-closure request back to the board or to city council as appropriate.

The board concluded the permit segment by directing staff to continue tightening policies and procedures, confirm pavilion reservations with organizers, and contact applicants about clarification and annual renewal requirements.

Votes at a glance
- Amended consent calendar (pulled items D, E, F, G, J): motion passed by roll call (unanimous).
- Brainerd Night Out (Memorial Park, Northside Association): approved (voice vote).
- Blade Coalition nonprofit (DJ, food trucks, tents, banners at Kiwanis): approved for Sept. 18, 2025 only (motion and second; voice vote).
- Mississippi River 145 canoe/kayak race: approved (voice vote).
- Yoga in the park at Gregory: approved (motion and second; voice vote).
- Seth Lane Sheridan foundation walk (Gregory to Lumb Park): approved for park use pending route confirmation; staff will bring street-closure or policing requests to city council if needed.

Board members said they will examine the permit and facility forms in a forthcoming workshop to reduce confusion between CivicRec facility reservations and special-event applications and to ensure event applicants are presented with park rules and pavilion-reservation obligations.","The Brainerd Park Board amended its consent calendar and approved several 2025 park event permits, including Brainerd Night Out, a one-day Blade Coalition event, a two-paddle canoe/kayak race, yoga in the park and a walk between parks; a walking memorial was approved with the expectation staff will confirm route and any city-council requirements.","actionData","errors"]

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