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Life Scout seeks to build pavilion at Lodal Park; city manager offers review and support

City of Kingsford City Council · January 5, 2026
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Summary

Jacob Marotz, a Life Scout, told the council Jan. 5 he intends to build a pavilion near the pickleball courts at Lodal Park as his Eagle Scout project; City Manager Michael Stelmaszek said the city welcomes Eagle Scout projects and will meet with Marotz to review plans and logistics.

Jacob Marotz, identified in the minutes as a Life Scout, approached the council during public comment Jan. 5 to propose an Eagle Scout project to build a pavilion at Lodal Park near the pickleball courts.

City Manager Michael Stelmaszek responded that "the city welcomes Eagle Scout projects and improvements to the city," and said he would meet with Marotz to review plans and address logistical questions. Mayor Groeneveld later wished Marotz well with the project during councilmembers' privilege remarks. The council did not take formal action on the proposal at the Jan. 5 meeting; the manager will meet with Marotz to determine next steps.