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Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

March 19, 2026 · Forest Lake, MN
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-03-18 (PDF)
Retrieved April 25, 2026 from www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us ↗
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Attendees

✓ Don Theisen (Chair)
✓ Karen Morehead (Vice-Chair)
✗ Aaron Eckert (Commissioner) (absent)
✓ Tim Garry (Commissioner)
✓ Sue Herdina (Commissioner)
✓ Melissa Lundmark (Commissioner)
✓ Nikki Syring (Commissioner)
✓ Present: 6/7

Decisions

#Forest View Estates Park dedication

APPROVED 6-0

#Lakeside Memorial Park boat launch

FAILED 3-3

#Farmers Market update

APPROVED 6-0

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order.
#2

Roll Call

The attendees were recorded.
#3

Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
#4

Approve the Agenda

The agenda was approved.
#5

Open Forum – Citizen Petitions, Requests, and Concerns

Citizens were allowed to express their opinions.
#6

Approve Meeting Minutes from February 18, 2026

The meeting minutes were approved.
#7

Forest View Estates Park Dedication

The commission discussed the park dedication.
#8

Lakeside Memorial Park Boat Launch Discussion and Recommendation

The commission discussed the boat launch.
#9

10-Year Parks Capital Improvement Plan

The plan was reviewed.
#10

Dog Park Potential Sites

Potential sites were discussed.
#11

Farmers Market Update

The update was provided.
#12

Department Purpose Discussion

The commission discussed the department's purpose.
#13

Arts in the Park Sign Up Discussion

The sign-up process was discussed.
#14

Staff Updates

Staff updates were provided.
#15

Park and Recreation Commissioner Updates

Commissioner updates were provided.
#16

Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned.

Public Comments

3 speakers
Riley Richardson · Topic: MWP Recreation

Riley Richardson discussed MWP Recreation's interest in participating in the request for proposal for Bayview Park.

Keith Kuhnly · Topic: Let's Go Fishing in Forest Lake

Keith Kuhnly discussed Let's Go Fishing in Forest Lake's plans to start operating in Forest Lake in June.

Peggy · Topic: Dog park

Peggy discussed her interest in a dog park and suggested features such as benches, receptacles, and bag posts.