Laserfiche WebLink
Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee – January 20, 2026 Page 5 <br /> <br /> <br />Committee Member Olson said she was invited to a Rotary meeting a while ago so she could <br />hear what they are doing and could discuss the best way to partner. That meeting led to Adopt-A- <br />Park. <br /> <br />Chair Julius summarized she has heard trails advocacy can be fleshed out a little more. She heard <br />a desire to solidify our partnerships with Lions Club and Rotary. She also heard a community event <br />for trash cleanup in the parks. <br /> <br />Committee Member Olson said one of her goals is always a community event. The 75th <br />Anniversary celebration may fulfill that community building aspect. In the past we have talked <br />about smaller, easier things that can build up some free community events. She understands that it <br />falls on us. It feels like too much for our committee to do. <br /> <br />Committee Member Johnson said she is very passionate about The Luminary on Lake Johanna. <br />This year it will be on February 14. She said anyone who wants to help should speak to her. <br /> <br />Committee Member Loosbrock asked if the City advertises it. <br /> <br />Committee Member Johnson said there is no City involvement. <br /> <br />Committee Member Loosbrock asked if there could be. <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation Manager Skalicky said she has brought it up. <br /> <br />Committee Member Olson thinks that would be an easy and fun event that the City could become <br />involved in. <br /> <br />Chair Julius said if anyone has other ideas, email them to Parks and Recreation Manager Skalicky. <br />She can draft something for the Committee Members to review at the next meeting. <br /> <br />B. PTRC Agenda Template Discussion <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation Manager Skalicky said Unfinished Business will remain as a place holder. <br />The committees list should be updated to include only the active committees and anything that has <br />been completed can be removed. Assistant Director Miller always provides an overview on trails <br />that she shares in the agenda packet. She thinks it would be good to make time for a more thorough <br />update about trails from the surrounding communities so Staff can compile it and provide the <br />information to the PTRC. Then PTRC can provide feedback. She thinks that would still fall under <br />the Trails group update. She asked if there any of the Work Groups that have finished their work <br />and can be removed. <br /> <br />Committee Member Johnson said the rain gardens group can be removed from the list. <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation Manager Skalicky asked if Work Groups should be removed from the <br />agenda if we know there is no update for that agenda item. <br /> <br />Committee Member Johnson said anyone who has a work group update should let Staff know at <br />least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.