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Council approves phase one of Shelene Park shoreline restoration with city match and donor support
Summary
Pine City council approved phase one of Shelene Park improvements — a shoreline restoration project coordinated with Pine County Soil and Water — with a city cost share estimated near $4,200 and an expectation of donations and partner labor; council requested a maintenance plan for native plantings.
Council reviewed a multi-phase proposal to restore and improve Shelene Park, emphasizing immediate shoreline erosion control, native shoreline plantings, sidewalk accessibility, dock refurbishing and later amenities such as a pavilion.
Staff said Pine County Soil and Water will lead the shoreline restoration; the county would cover roughly 75% of the initial planting and erosion-control work, while the city’s dedicated parks fund would cover an estimated $4,200 share. Staff and council also noted potential volunteer support from local Lions groups and anticipated other donated funds. The council asked staff to produce a maintenance plan that specifies mowing or other stewardship to preserve pollinator-friendly plantings and to avoid the areas reverting to invasive weeds.
Council action: Members approved moving forward with phase one pending county approval and conditioned the approval on presentation of a maintenance plan and clarity on any donation restrictions.
