On the agenda: Winona meeting — data center (Oct 6)
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Winona County Parks & Environment Advisory Committee Agenda
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Farmers Park
Address: 24125 Arches Rd, Winona, MN
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes from September 8, 2026
4. Old Business
a. Comprehensive Plan Update, Lew Overhaug
5. New Business
a. Discuss Needs and Ideas for Outdoor Recreation & Conservation Grants for
Farmer’s Park
b. Work Plan for 2027
6. Progress Reports
a. Stone Point Park
b. Apple Blossom Park
c. Farmers Park
7. Member Updates
8. Next Meeting Date: December 1, 2026 at 4:30pm in the Winona County Board Room
9. Adjourn
2026 Parks & Environment Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Dates:
February 4, April 7, June 2, August 4, October 6, and December 1
Winona County Parks & Environment Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Winona County Board Room
Committee Members Present:
Kat Berg
Beth Stanford
Gerry Zettler
Dale Hadler
Kraig Geise
Dwayne Voegeli
Staff Present:
Ross Dunsmoor
Lew Overhaug
Olivia Stroinski
1.0
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Chair Beth Stanford.
2.0
Approval of Agenda
On motion by Dale Hadler and seconded by Kat Berg, the Parks Committee voted to
approve the agenda. Vote: Yes – All.
3.0
Approval of Minutes from June 2, 2026
On motion by Kraig Geise and seconded by Dale Hadler, the Parks & Environment
Advisory Committee voted to approve the meeting minutes. Vote: Yes – All.
4.0
New Business
4.1
Comprehensive Plan Workshop – Presentation & Input Session
Mitch Brouse, SRF Consulting Project Manager, provided an overview of the
comprehensive plan update process. Draft chapters are available and feedback
from the committee is desired at this time. An online form for additional
comments will be available following the meeting.
5.0
Progress Reports
5.1
Stone Point Park
Olivia Stroinski reported that staff met with committee members onsite last month
to discuss concerns. Invasive species work is in progress. MDA staff will visit
next week to look at areas of round leaf bittersweet for treatment. Potential
treatments were identified for leafy spurge beetles, but treatment conditions were
not conducive. Gardens are in full swing!
5.2
Apple Blossom Park
Lew Overhaug reported that the ADA parking spot will be paved next week.
Sumac is beginning to take over the views again. Beth will coordinate
communication regarding sumac control efforts.
5.3
Farmers Park
Lew Overhaug reported that Celanese volunteered and painted the Green Lodge.
They will be starting on the White Lodge soon. They also completed additional
general maintenance.
6.0
Member Updates
Dwayne Voegeli reported that the County Board has asked Planning & Environmental
Services to discuss a moratorium on data centers with the Planning Commission.
7.0
Next Meeting Date: October 6, 2026, 4:30 p.m. at Farmers Park
8.0
Adjourn
On motion by Kraig Geise and seconded by Dwayne Voegeli, the Parks & Environment
Advisory Committee adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dicey Spring, Administrative Specialist
Signed by: _____________________________
Committee Chair/Vice Chair
_________________
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