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Residents press for Casey Lake open‑air shelter replacements; staff reports park rental policy changes and McNite maintenance

North St. Paul Parks & Recreation Commission · October 22, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners heard that residents called for replacement of Casey Lake open-air shelters, discussed neighborhood outreach and placement, and received staff reports that public works leveled fields at McNite and that City Council approved updates to the park rental policy (deposit timing and alcohol fee noted).

Commissioners discussed replacing the open‑air shelters that were removed from Casey Lake after falling into disrepair, noting resident interest in restoring shelters and asking how to engage neighbors about preferred locations.

"We have gotten like a dozen phone calls asking why did you remove it — I want it back," a committee member said, and commissioners suggested neighborhood outreach (including a local Facebook group) and passive feedback collection by staff to…

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