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Moose Lake Park Board discusses campground, arena staffing and approves new flagpole site
Summary
At its April 7 meeting, the Moose Lake Park Board reviewed campground and arena operational updates, moved to approve a new flagpole location with a paver fundraising plan, and considered Oktoberfest requests for fee waivers and discounted RV reservations; recorded vote tallies were not provided for some motions.
The Moose Lake Park Board met April 7 at City Hall and handled routine approvals and several facility updates, including a motion to place a new flagpole and a review of campground and arena operations.
Sam Hvidsten called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. After listing attendees, the board unanimously approved the agenda and the Feb. 3, 2025, minutes, with recorded votes for those items showing support from Lowell Urban, Graydon Ohlin, Ross Stewart, Keith Carlson and Walt Lower.
On campground operations, the board heard that Moose Lake Campground added 10 seasonal sites. The minutes note two seasonal renters have not paid required deposits and will forfeit their sites if payment is not received. Staff reported a goal of opening the Beach House by July 4 and said sewer work is being discussed for possibly next year.
Staff also reported changes at the First National Bank Arena: city staff will not be staffing the arena this season, ice will be removed May 1, and MLAHA is running camps and events to generate revenue; a sign permit for the arena has been approved.
The board discussed relocating the park’s flagpole to the east side of the parking lot. The proposal calls for a 13-by-13-foot slab to hold 648 engraved pavers honoring veterans, with a listed production cost of $20 per paver and a proposed selling price of $100; a bronze dedication plaque was also proposed. Keith Carlson, a Park Board member, moved to approve the new flagpole location; Graydon Ohlin seconded. The minutes record the motion and the movers; the meeting record does not include a complete vote tally for this specific motion.
Organizers seeking support for the city’s Oktoberfest requested the board waive the arena rental fee as part of a city event partnership and asked to reserve specific RV sites at the Moose Lake City Campground at a discounted rate for attendees. Motions associated with those requests are noted in the minutes (moved and seconded), but the minutes do not record final vote tallies for those items.
The meeting concluded with the next meeting scheduled for May 5, 2025, and an adjournment motion by Ross Stewart seconded by Lowell Urban. The minutes record the adjournment motion; no separate vote tally is recorded for it.
The minutes list city staff present, including Gardener Raenee Bennett; Superintendent Phil Entner; Parks and Recreation Supervisor Steve Whited; Finance Director Ryan McKeon; and Deputy Clerk Taylor Hansberry.
