Hanover public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Hanover Park Board
The Hanover Park Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from October 25, 2022, and address unfinished business including an update on the new shelter, selection of 2023 concert dates and bands, and finalizing the 2023 budget. The meeting includes an open forum and reports.
- New shelter update
- 2023 concert dates and bands
- 2023 final budget
The Park Board reached a consensus to prioritize the construction of the Cardinal Park sports court over the Settlers Park shelter. The board also approved the 2023 final budget and contracted two musical acts for the 2023 concert series.
- Prioritized Cardinal Park sports court over Settlers Park shelter (Board consensus)
- Approved 2023 Final Budget (unanimous)
- Approved Church of Cash contract (unanimous)
- Hired Shane Martin for 6/14 concert at $2,000 (unanimous)
- Approved October 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Hanover Park Board
The Hanover Park Board will consider the 2023 preliminary budget and a plat for Sunram. They will also review a proposal letter from WSB for Cardinal Park and recap the Pumpkin Event. Updates on the new shelter and 2023 concert dates and bands are also on the agenda.
- 2023 Preliminary Budget
- Sunram Plat
- Cardinal Park – WSB Proposal Letter
- New Shelter Update
- 2023 Concert Dates and Bands
The Park Board recommended moving forward with a joint park project related to the Sunram Plat. The board also approved a proposal for sports court services at Cardinal Park and discussed the 2023 preliminary budget.
- Recommended moving forward and pursuing a joint park at the Sunram Plat (unanimous)
- Approved $27,700 for WSB services for the Cardinal Park sports court (unanimous)
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved September 21, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Hanover Park Board
The board will receive updates on the new shelter, Cardinal Park sports court, and the park to-do list. Discussion also includes a pumpkin event scheduled for October 15th and potential concert dates for 2023.
- New Shelter Update
- Cardinal Park Sports Court Update
- Pumpkin Event (October 15th)
- Park to Do List Update
- 2023 Concert Dates and Bands
The Park Board discussed updated cost estimates for a new shelter at Settlers Park, now projected at $1.3-1.5 million, up from under $1 million, with additional costs for architectural drawings, grading, and a fence potentially bringing the total to $1.8 million. No formal decision was made; the board will seek an itemized cost breakdown from Grady. The board also reviewed timelines for the Cardinal Park sports court project and finalized plans for the October 15 pumpkin event.
- Approved agenda and August 23 minutes unanimously
- Discussed new shelter cost increase; no decision made
- Set tentative timeline for Cardinal Park sports court bids in January 2023
- Finalized pumpkin event for October 15 with $500 budget
- Consensus on 2023 concert dates and bands
- No other formal votes taken
Hanover Park Board
The Park Board is meeting to review the August 10th Concert in the Park and provide an update on a new shelter. The board will also discuss the installation of pickleball courts at Cardinal Park and an event for October.
- Cardinal Park Pickle Ball Court
- October Pumpkin Event
- New Shelter Update
- Recap of August 10th Concert in the Park
The Park Board reviewed a cost estimate for a new shelter at Settlers Park, discussed a potential pickleball court at Cardinal Circle Park, and reached consensus to hold a pumpkin event on October 15. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was largely discussion and planning.
- Approved agenda and July 26 minutes unanimously
- Consensus to hold October pumpkin event on Saturday, October 15, 9:00-10:30 am
- Consensus to change next meeting date to Wednesday, September 21
- Discussed new shelter project with $809K park dedication fund balance and $386K COVID funds available
- Discussed installing pickleball court at Cardinal Circle Park where ice rink currently sits
Hanover Park Board
The Park Board will review the Schendel Farm concept plan and discuss pickleball courts at Settlers Park. The meeting includes an oath of office for Benjamin Brandhorst and updates on a new shelter.
- Schendel Farm Concept Plan
- Settlers Park Pickle Ball Court
- Oath of Office for Benjamin Brandhorst
- Community Garden bench area discussion
- August 10th Concert in the Park
The Park Board unanimously approved the Schendel Farm Concept Plan, which includes a residential area, an industrial area, and a roughly 2.5-acre neighborhood park. The board also discussed a pickleball court, deciding to pursue it at the new park or Mallard Park instead of existing sites. Updates were given on the new shelter project, including potential costs and design changes.
- Approved Schendel Farm Concept Plan (unanimous)
- Consensus to pursue pickleball court at Schendel Farm or Mallard Park
- Agreed to replace community garden pavers with concrete pad and relocate hostas
- Formed committee of Jamison and Brandhorst for shelter project
Hanover Park Board
The board will review the June 8th Concert in the Park and discuss the July 12th concert. New business includes a reptile petting zoo and an update on a new shelter.
- Recap of June 8th Concert in the Park
- Discussion of July 12th Concert in the Park
- Reptile Petting Zoo discussion
- New Shelter update
The Hanover Park Board held a regular meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They discussed the success of the June 8 concert, plans for the July 12 concert, a potential reptile petting zoo, a new shelter design, and a proposed pickleball court. No decisions were made; the board agreed to gather more information on the petting zoo and pickleball court.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved May 24, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 7:49 p.m. (unanimous)
Hanover Park Board
The board will review the June 8th Concert in the Park Series and recap the Bike Rodeo. New business includes a discussion regarding bike racks.
- June 8th Concert in the Park Series
- Bike Rodeo recap
- Discussion of bike racks
The Park Board conducted a walk-through of six parks, discussing potential improvements such as sport courts, bathroom remodels, playground mulch, and basketball court maintenance. They also discussed the upcoming Concert in the Park series and reviewed the recent Bike Rodeo, noting attendance and potential changes. No formal decisions were made on these items; the meeting was primarily discussion and planning.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 27, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 8:21 p.m. (unanimous)
Hanover Park Board
The Park Board will review unfinished business regarding community events. The meeting includes discussions on the Concert in the Park series and the upcoming Bike Rodeo.
- Concert in the Park Series
- Easter Egg Hunt recap
- Bike Rodeo scheduled for Saturday May 21 from 9 am – 10:30 am
The Park Board approved the amended agenda and minutes, and discussed several upcoming events. They moved the July concert to Tuesday, July 12, and accepted a $2,000 donation from the Lions, who will sell beer at all three concerts. The band fee was reduced to $500. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were discussed and agreed upon by consensus.
- Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 22, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Moved July concert to Tuesday, July 12 (consensus)
- Accepted $2K Lions donation for concert series (consensus)
- Agreed band fee reduced to $500 for July 12 (consensus)
- Adjourned at 7:40 p.m. (unanimous)
Hanover Park Board
The Park Board is meeting to discuss unfinished business regarding the Concert in the Park series and the Easter Egg Hunt. The board will also consider new business regarding a Bike Rodeo.
- Concert in the Park Series
- Easter Egg Hunt on April 16 at 10 am
- Bike Rodeo
The Park Board approved the agenda and minutes, and discussed upcoming events. Two bands are booked for the Concert in the Park series, with a third slot under consideration. The Easter Egg Hunt is set for April 16, and a Bike Rodeo date was discussed but not finalized.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved February 23, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Booked Church of Cash for June and Shane Martin for August concert series
- Discussed booking Bryce Hegge for July 13 concert at $500 (no formal vote)
- Set Easter Egg Hunt for April 16 at 10 am
- Discussed May 21 for Bike Rodeo (no formal decision)
- Adjourned at 7:38 pm (unanimous)
Hanover Park Board
The Park Board will address unfinished business regarding the New Settlers Park Shelter, the Concert in the Park Series, and the April 16 Easter Egg Hunt. The meeting also includes the selection of board officers.
- New Settlers Park Shelter
- Concert in the Park Series
- Easter Egg Hunt on April 16 at 10 am
- Selection of Officers
Hanover Park Board
The board will address unfinished business regarding the New Settlers Park Shelter, park board applicants, and the Concert in the Park series. The agenda also includes discussion of an Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 16.
- New Settlers Park Shelter
- Park Board Applicants
- Concert in the Park Series
- Easter Egg Hunt on April 16
The Hanover Park Board appointed Michelle Newlander to fill a vacancy, approved a summer concert lineup, and discussed plans for the New Settlers Park shelter and Easter Egg Hunt. The board also agreed to compare design quotes for the shelter and scheduled the Easter event.
- Appointed Michelle Newlander to the Park Board (unanimous)
- Approved Church of Cash for June 8 at $2,000
- Approved Joe Kaul, Dan Bakken, and Bryce Hegge for July 13
- Approved Shane Martin Band for August 10 at $1,800
- Agreed to contact Kinghorn for shelter design quote comparison
- Scheduled Easter Egg Hunt for April 16 at 10 a.m.