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Council and Parks & Rec discuss park improvements, skatepark idea and potential DNR land transfer
Summary
Council members reported Parks & Rec priorities include Maves Park improvements and playground updates; a skatepark idea resurfaced and the board is seeking public input. Council noted potential addition of DNR land to Mill Hill would require community letters of support for a DNR Land Transfer grant.
Council Member Will Menzies said park improvements are the current priority for the Creative District and Parks & Rec; Maves Park will be evaluated for funding opportunities. Council Member Lundquist said Parks & Rec discussed a possible skatepark and an updated playground; the board is seeking more public input to ensure community preferences guide any changes.
Lundquist and others noted a potential DNR land transfer to add acreage to Mill Hill and said letters of community support would be needed for the DNR Land Transfer grant application. The council did not take formal action in this transcript excerpt but highlighted community engagement as a next step.
