Parks & Recreation Committee: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 5:30pm (Minutes)

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**Executive Summary**

The Leelanau Township Parks and Recreation Committee held a meeting on April 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM. Members present included Jon Thatcher, Julie Preneta, Elizabeth Schwind, Dan Toole, and Court Wengreen. The meeting commenced with a call to order, followed by public comment. Minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed, approved with a motion by Elizabeth and seconded by Court.

Park reports highlighted updates on Woolsey Airport, Braman Hill, and other general park matters. Regarding Woolsey Airport, the township has hired a grant writer, and potential avenues for funding through NAHA and LTCF were discussed. Consideration was given to additional uses of the non-landing strip portions of the airport. Braman Hill updates included a pergola proposal for shade, requiring approval for additional funding, and plans for volunteer labor for set up, with a status update on the half-pipe, and plans for a mountain bike trail. The Buster Dame DNR designation will not change.

The committee reviewed updates on the Braman Hill project, specifically a pergola proposal. New business was discussed, followed by a second opportunity for public comment and member comments.

The next meeting was scheduled for May 21, 2025, and the meeting adjourned after a motion by Dan and a second by Elizabeth.

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