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.