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SANDS PARK CONTROL BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 18, 2024 A meeting of the Sands Park Control Board was held on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall. PRESENT: Jeff Mikula, Ron Stoneman, Erin Martin Pontiac, Jim Thompson (arrived at 4:20 p.m.) ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: City Manager Bill Gambill, Shelia Kaminski – Rec at Sands Park, Lani Razga – Parks Commission, Lucas Richardson – Spicer Group CALL TO ORDER. The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. MOTION by Jeff Mikula, second by Erin Martin Pontiac to approve the agenda as presented. Voice vote – all in favor, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS. a. Approval of Minutes – MOTION by Jeff Mikula, second by Erin Martin Pontiac to approve the minutes from November 30, as presented. Voice vote – all in favor, motion carried. b. Tree Removal: MAPS Request for Bond Construction Project • Barrier Free Access: Kennedy School Building to Playground Discussion included: • Planting a new tree after removal would be welcomed by Tree Commission – spring planting. • MAPS has plans for about 12 trees on the property as part of the project. • Jeff would like to see the Tree Commission be involved in the conversation. • City Manager expressed desire to have attorney opinion on the need for the Tree Commission approval on Sands Park property. MOTION by Jeff Mikula, second by Erin Martin Pontiac to approve the tree removal and have request reviewed by the Tree Commission. Voice vote – all in favor, motion carried. SANDS PARK CONTROL BOARD – MARCH 18, 2024 PAGE 1 OLD BUSINESS. a. DTE Energy Easement MOTION by Erin Martin Pontiac, second by Jeff Mikula to grant the easement to DTE as presented. Voice vote – all in favor, motion carried. BEGAN PUBLIC COMMENT. • Marcus Chick – Presented his Eagle Scout project: sandbox at Sands Park. MOTION by Jeff Mikula to support the project as presented. MOTION by Jeff Mikula, second by Erin Martin Pontiac to amend the agenda to include New Business c. Eagle Scout Project at Sand Park. Voice vote – all in favor, motion carried. c. Eagle Scout Project at Sand Park Discussion included: • AAY approved the location. • DPW will purchase materials and provide sand. City will purchase and have delivered to his home, as he will be building it there and transporting it to the park when complete. RESTATED MOTION by Jeff Mikula, second by Erin Martin Pontiac to support the Eagle Scout project: sandbox at Sands Park. Voice vote – all in favor, motion carried. Jim Thompson arrived – 4:20 p.m. b. Tennis Courts • Recap and Next Steps − Reviewed Spicer Engineering memo – tennis court history o No current techniques to rehab in current condition – courts are obsolete and beyond repair. o Current plan is for stabilization and seeding – does not prohibit future use as a tennis court or other possibilities. In the interim, grass would provide playing surface for MAPS student, MRA, etc. o No drainage or erosion concerns. o Discussed fencing. o Discussed funding. MOTION by Jeff Mikula, second by Jim Thompson to support the demotion of the tennis courts, addition of sidewalk and hill restoration not to exceed price of $90,000 to be split between the City and MAPS. Voice vote – all in favor, motion carried. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT. • Shelia Kaminski – Director, Rec at Sands Park. SANDS PARK CONTROL BOARD – MARCH 18, 2024 PAGE 2 ADJOURN. MOTION by Jim Thompson to adjourn at 4:33 p.m. Kelly McColl Executive Secretary SANDS PARK CONTROL BOARD – MARCH 18, 2024 PAGE 3