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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes April 16, 2019 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br />B. Lindey’s Park <br /> <br />Committee Member Van Valkenburg said he thought the fence was removed because of its age <br />and maintenance issues. <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Knoll felt an open area is best with no backstop so they didn’t promote baseball in <br />an area that would be potentially unsafe due to the amount of traffic. There is also more road <br />construction planned so she felt they should hold off making decisions about the park until the <br />construction is completed. <br /> <br />After discussion the Committee asked staff to respond to the resident’s inquiry and to table the <br />discussion of what amenities to add to the park until road construction in the area is complete. <br /> <br />C. Donation Letters <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Knoll noted they sent out approximately 15 request for donation letters and have <br />received a $1000 donation from Dan Dietz and Graco for the purchase of supplies for the Floral <br />Park Garden Club and a bench/plaque donation from Nicholas Roberts. Northwestern College <br />would also like to donate. Boston Scientific is building volleyball courts at Cummings Park and <br />they may also make a donation to finish the basketball courts. <br /> <br />D. Winter Ice Rink Participation <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Knoll said Cummings Park wasn’t open as early as the other rinks because it took <br />longer to flood. Skating lessons went well. There was a total of just over 3000 skaters for the <br />season. The Hazelnut rink had a temporary warming house. There were more rentals this year than <br />in years past. <br /> <br />5. REPORTS <br /> <br />Staff Liaison Knoll noted over 100 children are registered for the annual Spring Egg Hunt at <br />Cummings Park. <br /> <br />Committee Member Beggin said he would like to get people into the Rice Creek Commons area <br />to see the trails and get a feel for the size of the project. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding a possible ice cream social/trail tour. Staff will check on potential <br />dates and timeframe to publish the event in the City newsletter. <br /> <br />6. NEXT MEETING <br /> <br />The next PTRC Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.