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Leelanau Parks & RecreationWednesday, November 19, 2025

11/19/2025 - Leelanau Parks & Recreation | Committee Meeting Minutes Draft

Summary

The Parks and Recreation Committee meeting held on October 15, 2025, primarily focused on park updates, grant opportunities, and the approval of previous meeting minutes. Key discussions included ongoing projects at various parks, particularly at Christmas Cove, where a grant was supported, and updates from other parks with minor issues. There were no public comments or old business discussed.

Public Comments

There were no public comments made during the meeting.

Parks and Recreation Matters

A - **Woolsey Airport**: The township and State are progressing with a land swap as communicated by Dan.

B - Braman Hill: Youthwork has been effective in bench cutting. One additional day of volunteer work is needed to complete cleanup, and some equipment maintenance is required.

C - Christmas Cove: Conley reported on EGLE grants funded by NOAA. GEI, represented by Brian Cici, will assist in writing a grant for about $40,000 focusing on resiliency, with MOtion made by Julie and seconded by Eric, all in favor.

D - Omena Beach: No new events; noted a lack of e-coli closures during summer, but poison ivy was reported in the garden, and there was a proposal to clean the pit toilet with graffiti resistant paint.

E - Buster Dame: Eric noted the usage of Pickleball nets, current basketball activities, and the potential sealing of cracks on courts. The dog park is in use, with interest in using the baseball diamond for LCYL.

F - Peterson Park: No specific updates were provided.

Other Business

No old business was discussed, and new business centered on the grant discussion for Christmas Cove.

Action Items

- Jon to continue working on the skatepark/half pipe improvements. - Ongoing volunteer recruitment needed for Braman Hill. - GEI to proceed with grant writing for Christmas Cove; wait for further updates from Conley. - Clean up actions are needed at Omena Beach regarding the pit toilet and poison ivy. - Investigate options for sealing cracks at Buster Dame's courts to preserve usability.

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