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1 ARTS, PARKS, & RECREATION COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS March 5 , 2026 The Amery Arts, Parks, and Rec. Committee met on March 5 , 2026 , at the Amery City Center . The meeting was called to order at 4 :0 0 p .m . Present: Members Colleen Adams, Eric Elkin, Evelyn Braaten , Jessica D ’Ambrosio, and Mike Manor(4:02pm) Others Present: City Administrator Alex Mansfield, Clerk-Treasurer Taylor Larson , Public Works D irector Jeff Mahoney, and member of the public. Motion by Elkin ; seconded by Braaten to adopt the agenda as presented . Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 1. Approval of Minutes from February 12 , 202 6 – The committee reviewed the minutes. Motion by D ’Ambrosio ; seconded by Elkin to approve the minutes as presented. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 2. Public Works Update – Public Works Director Jeff Mahoney gave the committee an update on the items that are being repaired for the parks during the winter months. 3. Story Walk Update – City Administrator Mansfield updated the committee that he had been in contact with Polk County. Polk County is currently working on a MOU with the DNR for the Stower Trail. The County is open to the idea of placing the walk on the trail but want the MOU complete before making a final decision. 4. South Twin Park Playground Update – Administrator Mansfield updated the committee that he is still working with the p layground company to keep the project moving along. 5. Parks Promotion Day Discussion – City Administrator Mansfield and the committee discussed the proposed event. The event date was moved to May 2 nd with a rain date of May 9 th . Mansfield will host info events on April 9 th and 16 th . The event will be promoted at City Hall, online, on the radio, at the Community Club and other places when possible. The committee reviewed the draft information presentation and the tasks to be completed. Motion by Elkin ; seconded by Manor to adjourn at 4 :57 p m. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Taylor Larson Clerk-Treasurer March 10 , 2026