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PARKS, TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 15, 2009 Page 3 of 5 4B. Bocce Golf Course Location Discussion Chair Peck questioned if the top of the hill at Tony Schmidt Park was a possibility. Mr. Baumann stated he did not consider this location, but could review the site on top of the hill as there was ample parking at this park. Council Liaison Holmes stated the golf course would become County property if it were added p Y to Tony Schmidt Park. Chair Peck called for a recommendation from the Committee. Ms. O'Malley suggested the Committee recommend the bocce golf course be moved to Ing erson Park and publicize the change to announce the added amenity to the residents. Chair Peck agreed. Mr. Baumann explained that bocce golf courses could be made on the City lakes during the winter time if it were to catch on and would allow for an additional winter activity. Ms. Olson questioned how much would be needed to build out a new bocce golf course. Mr. Baumann stated this would run$120 per hole or roughly$1,000. MOTION: Committee Member Straumann motioned to recommend the Council pursue a nine hole bocce golf course at Ingerson Park at a cost not to exceed $1,000, seconded by Committee Member O'Malley. The motion carried unanimously. C. Elmer L. Andersen Memorial Si na a— 11/30 Council Meetine Update Ms. Olson explained Derek attended the November 30th Council meeting where he presented the Elmer L. Andersen sign design. The Council was very impressed with the design of the two monumental signs and suggested the smaller signs be minimized to 2 or 3. Ms. Olson stated the City would be speaking with HB Fuller and the Elmer L. Andersen Foundation to see if they - would be willing to contribute funds to provide benches along the trail. Ms. Olson indicated she spoke with Ramsey County about the sign design and would be dropping off the model for them to review. The County will be reviewing �the design and is considering putting single pier signs at the Lake Johanna and County Road E2 entryways. Ms. Olson explained the Council did approve going forward with plans and specs on the si a P p gne.g The goal would be to have the signs installed in 2010. She noted Derek would continue with the sign specifics before the final design came back for the Committee to review.