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Staff reports buckthorn removal at Sunfish, trail closures and seasonal maintenance plans
Summary
Parks staff updated commissioners on buckthorn removal and trail closures at Sunfish, meetings with the Salomon's Aero Center project, dog‑park water timing, ice-rink removal, and pickleball-net installation schedules.
Parks staff reported several ongoing maintenance and communications items, including invasive-species removal, trail closures, and seasonal readiness items across Lake Elmo parks.
Staff said buckthorn removal work at Sunfish (Sunfish Lake Park) has generated public questions and that large equipment has been removed while mowing and limited trail work continue. Staff noted closures for some trails and walking paths while work is underway and directed residents to the city and project websites for updates. Staff also said a private project (identified in the transcript as the Salomon's Aero Center) has held meetings with local residents and that interested residents should monitor project communications.
Seasonal items included turning water back on at the dog park when temperatures remain above freezing, completing park cleanup ahead of mowing season, and removing the public ice rink (staff said the rink is already out). Parks staff reported partial installation of pickleball nets at Ivywood and Pebble parks and said net stretch and sag after heavy snow are common complaints they plan to address. Staff indicated portable toilets are typically placed by April, earlier if spring warms quickly, and said they plan park walk‑throughs as weather improves.
No formal commission actions were taken on the communications; the update was informational and staff asked commissioners to continue sharing questions or comments via email to expedite follow‑up.
