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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes September 15, 2015 <br />Page 4 <br /> <br /> <br />Discussion continued about whether or not there would be enough money for two <br />plaques, depending on which plaque is purchased. Depending which plaque is purchased <br />and if Jan would like the plaque inlaid in a wooden bench, possibly more than one plaque <br />could be purchased and placed at the various entrances to the park. <br /> <br />Acting Chair Straumann suggesting doing a walk-through to identify other benches that <br />would need replacement. <br /> <br />Acting Chair Straumann asked for a motion to order plaques for Crepeau Park honoring <br />Don Messerly and utilizing his memorial funds. The motion was seconded by Committee <br />Members Michaelson and Van Valkenburg. <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Grant discussed the process of inlaying the plaque into the bench. She will <br />talk to Jan Messerly to see what she would like as far as material of the plaque(s) and the <br />location. She reiterated that due to price, if brass, just one plaque could be purchased but <br />if the other style plaque is chosen, two or possibly even three plaques could be purchased. <br /> <br />A short discussion ensued about the prairie grasses at Crepeau Park and if Bob Mullen <br />could potentially tackle that job. It was decided the PTRC members would give this <br />matter some thought. <br /> <br />4. NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />A. Water Tower Viewing Platform <br />Acting Chair Straumann moved to item 4.B. Item 4.A will be discussed later in the <br />meeting. <br /> <br />B. Fall Cleanup Day <br />Staff Liaison Grant indicated the PTRC will not be participating in the fall cleanup day <br />this year and suggested the Committee participate on their own or bring their items to the <br />drop-off location. Staff Liaison Grant also said if they have time, Committee Members <br />are welcome to help Mr. Mullen with the gardens on Saturday, October 3 at 9:00 am at <br />Floral Park. <br /> <br />C. Rice Creek Commons Parks <br />Acting Chair Straumann outlined the three trails which are designated on the map as T1, <br />T2, and T3. <br /> <br />Trail 1 runs beside the road that will be graded next year (spine road). There will be <br />roundabouts at both County Road H and County Road I, and the bridge at County Road <br />H near T1 should be done next year. T1 and T2 are inside Rice Creek Commons. T1 and <br />T3 should be graded next year. <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Grant indicated soccer fields and ballfields are needed at the new parks, but <br />playground equipment and half basketball courts would also be nice. Committee Member <br />Michaelson asked how many people are expected in the area and how to figure out <br />overall need. Recreational staff member Thelen referenced the figure on the map that <br />depicts how many units are expected.