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Parks and Recreation Commission

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Aug 22, 2026

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Commission Recommends Beltz Volleyball Courts

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Commission Supports Cash-In-Lieu Park Dedication

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 5-0 to support cash-in-lieu park dedication for the Clear Lake Apartments concept plan instead of requiring on-site public park land.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 20, 2026

Commission Raises Parkland Acreage Target

The commission adopted an upper target of 12.9 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, noting Forest Lake is about 30 acres short of the level needed to meet the standard.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Commission Recommends Bayview Playground Design

The commission recommended Northland Option One playground equipment for Bayview Park at $161,047 and recommended keeping the overall project within the 2026 funded amount of $450,000. It also asked the City Council to consider additional funding for a pour-in-place surface instead of mulch.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Boat Launch Location Remains Undecided

The commission’s motion to recommend keeping the Lakeside Memorial Park boat launch at its current location failed 3-3. Members supported shoreline repairs and discussed gathering usage data and public input before further action.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Commission Advances Park and Facility Projects

The commission unanimously recommended a $20,015 outdoor athletic facilities study, approved a parkland dedication recommendation for Hidden Creek South, and recommended seeking quotes for the 2026 Bayview Park reconstruction, budgeted at $378,000 to $428,000.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Commission Recommends Beltz Volleyball Courts

The commission recommended installing volleyball courts at Beltz Park using park dedication funds, with a preliminary cost of $14,163; the vote was 4-1.

2 min readMunicipal coverage