Summary
The Leelanau Township Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held on February 18, 2026, covered various budgetary allocations for park improvements and maintenance, with no public comments received. Key decisions included budget approvals and the cancellation of the next scheduled meeting.Public comments
There were no public comments made during this meeting.Parks and recreation matters
- **Woolsey Airport**: A budget allocation of $25,000 has been approved for hangars roof repair for this year and the next, with an additional $50,000 for terminal upgrades this year. - **Braman Hill**: The budget includes $2,500 remaining from last year's budget for single track repair, plus an additional $5,000 to complete projects started last summer. A skatepark sealcoat has been budgeted at $10,000, and repairs for the pickleball court are scheduled for the 2029 budget. - **Christmas Cove**: Funding for ADA accessibility and a rain garden includes a $25,000 matching grant in this year’s budget and a planned $50,000 in the 2028 budget. - **Omena Beach**: Upgrades for pit toilets are included in the maintenance budget with plans to allocate $10,000-$20,000 annually. - **Buster Dame**: A budget of $25,000 was set for the next year. - **Peterson Park**: No budget concerns were reported.Other Business
The committee briefly explored the status of a missing payphone, although no definitive answers were provided. It was also decided to cancel the March 2026 Parks and Recreation meeting.Action Items
- The committee agreed to add $5,000 of township money to help cover costs in the 5-year plan. - The next meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 5:30 PM.The absence of public comments indicates that there are currently no pressing concerns from the community regarding park matters.