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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
August 23, 2021
NOTE: Voices were not being picked up well by the mics throughout the meeting.
REGULAR MEETING 6:00 P.M.
Chairman Brandt called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Present: Chairman Brandt, Commissioners Christensen (arrived at 6:27), Johnson, MacSwain,
Nelson, Souter, Council Representative Polehna
Absent: Commissioner Weidner
Staff: Parks Superintendent Grode
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Possible approval of minutes of July 26, 2021 meeting
Motion by Commissioner Souter, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to approve the July 26,
2021 meeting minutes. All in favor.
OPEN FORUM
There were no public comments.
NEW BUSINESS
Rivertown Fall Art Festival Event Application
Parks Superintendent Grode stated that the Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce submitted
an application to hold the Rivertown Fall Art Festival October 2 & 3, 2021. Over 150 artists and
food vendors are expected to attend. The north end of Lowell Park, and parking lots 5, 9, 10
and Mulberry Circle will be used. In case of flooding, Plan B is to use Lot 4 and close off Sam
Bloomer Way if needed.
Motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Chairman Brandt, to recommend that the City
Council approve the Rivertown Fall Art Festival event in North Lowell Park, October 2 & 3, 2021.
All in favor.
Harvest Fest Event Application
Mr. Grode stated that Summer Tuesdays, Inc. submitted an application for an event permit for
Harvest Fest October 9 & 10, 2021. The event organizers are asking to use North Lowell Park
and parking lots 4, 5, 9, 10, 11 and Mulberry Circle.
Motion by Chairman Brandt, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to recommend that the City
Council approve the event permit for Harvest Fest, October 9 & 10, 2021 in North Lowell Park. All
in favor.
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
COMMISSION ITEMS
August 23, 2021
Councilmember Polehna provided an update on Chestnut Plaza and the riverwalk project. The
Council is considering a proposal for use of the Shoddy Mill buildings. The Commission
commended Councilmember Polehna on the great job organizing the Lift and Loop Event.
After adjournment, the Commission toured Anez Ridge Park, Lily Lake Park, and Northland
Park. No official business was conducted.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Chairman Brandt, to adjourn. All in favor. The
meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
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Chair > Stephanie Souter, Vice Chair
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