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Park Advisory Board Minutes — February 24, 2026

BlaineFeb 24, 20262 min read

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Board met Feb. 24, 2026. Members approved prior meeting minutes, received the Mary Ann Young Center annual presentation, reviewed progress on Blaine Baseball Complex ADA family restrooms, discussed the city’s 2026 parks and recreation project list and funding, and received park operational updates including rink use, community garden status, summer registration timing, and Blaine Festival dates.

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Approved minutes of the November 25, 2025 Park Board meeting (unanimous).
Received the Mary Ann Young Center (MAYC) annual presentation reporting ~40 programs per month, ~1,000 lunches/month, and $61,000 in rental revenue for 2025; noted new MAYC program coordinator Sharon Severson and upcoming Older Americans Month luncheon on May 13.
Noted progress on Blaine Baseball Complex ADA family restrooms (railings and push-button entry installed); city awaiting restroom door programming and adult changing tables.
Reviewed 2026 parks and recreation project list and funding sources, including Jefferson playground equipment; Jim Peterson asphalt, warming house and additional parking; Blaine Baseball Complex scoreboards; Ostmans siding/roof and shelter replacement; and trail maintenance.
Boardmember encouraged staff to coordinate with the school on Jefferson playground equipment and color selection.
Clarified Jim Peterson warming house may sell prepackaged concession items.
Received park updates: Jefferson Park playground status, Snow Day event photos, rinks open 40 days with Happy Acres highest attendance, community garden plots full for 2026, summer registration begins March 9 at 8:00 AM, and Blaine Festival scheduled June 26–28 with medallion hunt starting June 25.
Adjourned the meeting at 8:20 PM (unanimous).

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Park Advisory Board Meeting

Feb 24, 2026, 7:00 PMBlaine City Hall - Council Chambers, 10801 Town Square Drive NE, Blaine MN 55449completed

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the November 25, 2025 Park Board Meeting Minutes
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Decision: Approval of Minutes
4. Open Forum for Citizen Input
Open Forum is an opportunity for the public to share comments, concerns, or input on other items. While open forum is not intended to provide for response or discussion opportunities, if follow-up is needed, city staff will work to contact the speaker(s) outside of the meeting to arrange for that follow-up. Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes with a maximum of 15 minutes set aside for open forum.
5. New Business
1. Mary Ann Young Center Yearly Presentation
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Decision: New Business
2. Blaine Baseball Complex ADA Family Restrooms
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Decision: New Business
3. Parks and Recreation Projects for 2026
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Decision: New Business
4. Park Updates
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Decision: New Business
6. Adjournment