Parks & Recreation Committee: Parks & Recreation Committee: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 5:30pm (Meeting minutes)
Event Date: 2025-01-15
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Executive Summary:
Section 1: Meeting Overview
– The Leelanau Township Parks and Recreation Committee held a meeting on 1.15.25.
– The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM with a roll call and confirmation of a quorum.
– New committee members Julie Preneta and Elizabeth Schwind (Board rep) were welcomed.
Section 2: Park Reports and Committees
– Woolsey Airport/Mud Lake: The previous board had approved $100K, but the new board did not have to comply with the decision. The committee is seeking help with grant writing.
– Braman Hill Recreation Area:
– The Northport Sportsman Club presented updates on their activities and management of the range.
– The committee discussed the single-track bike track proposal and agreed to request up to $10K in funding for its construction.
– Updates were provided on the skatepark and the need for a shade shelter.
– Peterson Park: A new fence has been installed.
Section 3: Old and New Business
– The committee approved the 2025 meeting dates.
– The committee discussed the need for AEDs at the parks and the possibility of installing visitor counters.
– Kristie Holmstrom will give the February report on the parks at the monthly Township meeting.