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Park staff review schedules, forestry staffing and upcoming events
Summary
Staff announced a city forester vacancy and that ash-removal work continues, reminded the board of special meetings (March 20 work group; June meetings), and the recreation division listed upcoming events: Spring Extravaganza (April 5), farmers market (Tuesdays starting June 3), Music in the Park (June 24) and Summerfest (June 28).
Staff provided several informational updates and event announcements.
Leslie (staff) said the city forester left in January and the Community Forest Management Plan is on hold until the city hires a new forester; forestry operations (ash removal and replacement) continue under the assistant city forester, forestry technician and an AmeriCorps member. Leslie noted an existing DNR relief grant that supports eligible private-property ash removals.
Staff confirmed a special meeting schedule tied to the off-leash work group recommendation and proposed moving some habitat-restoration plan items from the March packet to June to avoid overloading a single meeting.
Recreation staff (Kelly) listed special events and registration details: Spring Extravaganza on April 5 for children ages 1-9 (125 total spaces, 94 already registered), the farmers market moves to The Marsh on Tuesdays 2-6 p.m. beginning June 3, Music in the Park starts June 24 at the Minnetonka Amphitheater, and Summerfest is scheduled for June 28 (fourth Saturday in June). Staff said open houses related to tennis-court resurfacing and potential pickleball re-striping at Covington and Oberlin Park were rescheduled to March 20 (5:30 p.m., Public Works office) so residents receive adequate notice.
