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r <br /> DAY IN THE PARK <br /> Tracy Petersen passed around a sign up sheet for the various activities that need to be <br /> supervised for the June 7th event. <br /> DEPARTMENT REPORTS <br /> Program Report <br /> T-ball and softball programs will be starting when school gets out. The playground program <br /> has been modified at Arden Manor. There will be enough participants to hold a program. <br /> Director's Report <br /> Ms. Walsh talked about the letter from Tony Stolp regarding building a skate park at Floral <br /> Park. The Commission wants to explore paving one or possibly two hockey rinks in the City <br /> for in-line skating. The letter from Mike Rhein was also discussed. He wants a walking path <br /> around Lake Johanna. The Commission suggested encouraging the County to put in paved <br /> paths at Tony Schmidt Park. However, given the restrictions of the private property that <br /> surrounds the lake, it is not feasible to construct a path around the lake. Also, at this time, Lake <br /> Johanna Boulevard is a County Road. <br /> Ms. Walsh explained the proposed trail/sidewalk in the Gateway Business District. It may <br /> change somewhat depending in the Highway 96 trail. <br /> There was some discussion about snow plowing trails. Ms. Walsh has done a survey of other <br /> communities and how they clear their trails and walks. She explained that cities with a large <br /> number of trails do have specialized pieces of equipment for plowing. However, many cities <br /> use a plow or snow blower mounted on a bobcat or skid steer. Since the City already owns a <br /> skid steer and the park maintenance staff could do the clearing, the commission would like to <br /> have the trails and walks cleared during the winter. The City is spending a lot of money on <br /> trails that are only being used 7 months out of the year. A motion was made by Megan Ricke <br /> and seconded by Lynette Kreidler to recommend to the City Council to clear trails and walks <br /> using the skid steer(with a blade attached) using available staff. Discussion followed that the <br /> maintenance of the ice rinks should not suffer but that trails could be cleared when time allows. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. <br /> • 3 <br />