2012-08-27 Park Board MinutesAlbertville Parks Committee meeting minutes
August 27, 2012
Attendees: Tim Guimont, Mark Barthel, Andy Swanson, Larry Sorensen, Jillian Schommer, LeRoy Berning
Visitor: Al Brixius-Northwest Consultants
Central-Lions Park Plan
Al Brixius went over the long-term park plan with committee members, discussing the caboose project,
park entrance, paths, playfields and more. There was also discussion about long-term plans for land that
adjoins Hunters Lake near the compost site. Al will take the committee’s feedback to the City Council.
Pending outcome, he will work on next stages of the park plan.
Central Park Basketball Court update
City Council approved the basketball court plan that was recommended by the Parks Committee in July.
The court is expected to be re-paved and new poles and hoops installed next month. Court will be
painted next year.
Christmas Decorations
New Christmas decoration for Main Ave. have been purchased. Tim will post the old ones for sale on the
League of Minnesota Cities website.
Next meeting: Tuesday October 23 at 7:30
Minutes prepared by Andy Swanson, andy.swanson99@gmail.com; 763-370-2428