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Osakis awarded $350,000 outdoor recreation grant; pavilion proposal advanced
Summary
The city received a $350,000 2026 Outdoor Recreation Grant to support parking and park improvements; council reviewed a proposed beach pavilion design and directed staff to seek bids and return with cost details.
The Osakis City Council announced July 14 that the city received notice of award for a 2026 Outdoor Recreation Grant totaling $350,000 to support parking and park improvements. Council and parks‑board members praised the award and said it will help planned improvements at the municipal beach and park area.
Council reviewed concept drawings for a beach pavilion sited at the corner of the parking lot; the proposed design includes a covered seating area accessible to people using the adjacent handicap parking, an electrical outlet for small appliances, an additional grill, and two vending machines (ice‑cream and a beverage vendor). The parks education team indicated it would fund the pavilion work; council asked staff to collect contractor bids and return with a more detailed cost and schedule estimate next month.
Council also discussed planting ornamental trees near the road and adding horseshoe pits in a shaded area; staff said they would coordinate with city crews to avoid conflicts with underground utilities or lift-station equipment. No final construction contract or timeline was approved at the meeting; council directed staff to return with formal bids and a recommended implementation schedule.
