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Parks,Trails&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes January 10,2012 Page 3 Ms. Olson indicated she would edit the Powerpoint based on this evening's discussion. She also indicated she would like the committee members to present the goals/discussion points to the Council. She asked if they were interested in meeting before the joint work session to review the Powerpoint and decide on who will present each topic. The committee decided to meet on Thursday, February 16, at 6:30 pm. Committee Member Peck asked if the Committee should recommend irrigation for Hazelnut Park. Ms. Olson indicated the irrigation project was already in the CIP for approximately $26,000 for both fields. However, she indicated there has been discussion about only irrigating the soccer field. After some discussion,the committee felt it wanted to emphasize irrigating both fields. MOTION: Committee Member Peck motioned that the PTRC suggest to Council that both the ball field and soccer field be irrigated at Hazelnut Park, seconded by Chair Garretson. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). B. Other New Business None 5. REPORTS A. City Council Report None Public Works/Park and Recreation Report Ms. Olson praised the Public Works crew for keeping up the ice rinks in order to keep them open. She indicated most cities have given up on their ice rinks because of the warm winter. She mentioned she did send an e-mail on behalf of the PTRC to the Karth Lake Improvement District Board for a possible dock on Karth Lake and was informed that the board is split approximately 50/50 on this issue. The Board indicated that the reason they are discouraged from inviting more fishing is that the lake does not have any outlet or inlet so it has been fished out in the last couple years. Ms. Olson indicated the Karth Lake Chair will report back after she brings it back to the Board in April. Ms. Olson stated the Spring/Summer Recreation Guide would be going out sometime the first week in March. Ms. Olson informed that Bethel University was caught utilizing our ice rinks during off hours. She indicated the City provides 2-3 Bethel student employees' keys so they can use the rinks for intramurals. These employees sign a contract stating they will not use their keys after hours for rink/light usage or it could jeopardize Bethel's relationship with the City. The City issued a warning because of past issues and now once again students were seen playing broomball after hours at 1:00 am.