Summary
The Leelanau Township Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held on June 17, 2026, resulted in the approval of previous meeting minutes, discussions surrounding ongoing park projects, and preparations for a community survey aimed at improving park usage. The meeting included no public comments or significant financial discussions but focused on updates and objectives for various parks in the township.Public Comments
There were no public comments during the meeting.Parks and Recreation Matters
Several parks and recreation matters were discussed in detail:-
Woolsey Airport: The committee discussed the completion of phase one of the airport roof with a budget of $2,200 raised. They noted that an additional $300-400k is needed for phases two and three and decided to re-evaluate the airport plans in October.
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Braman Hill: The bike trail requires more trees to be removed, and a meeting with key stakeholders (Court, TJ, Ian, and Pat) will determine how to proceed with finishing the trail.
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Christmas Cove: The township did not receive a grant intended for accessibility improvements and erosion control. Ian proposed the addition of a new bathroom and changing room.
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Omena Beach: The beach area requires swim buoys to be installed and the outhouse painted. Additionally, a crosswalk improvement from the parking lot to the beach is planned by the county.
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Buster Dame: Currently serving as a facility for summer baseball and softball youth leagues.
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Peterson Park: A note was made on the beauty of sunsets observed at this location.
Action Items
- Elizabeth will draft the community survey, while Dan will design a postcard and the QR code associated with the survey. - The survey period is set from August 1 to mid-October. - The township will manage the creation and mailing of postcards regarding the survey.Other Business
There were no additional agenda items discussed.Next Meeting: Scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 5:30 pm.