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Parks,Trails&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes May 18,2010 Page 4 C. Other Unfinished Business None. 4. REPORTS A. _ City Council Report Council Liaison Grant informed the committee that Public Works Director Greg Hoag had resigned from the City. Mr. Grant informed that Council has approved the list of park standards and the maintenance plan that Ms. Olson drafted. This came about after it was recognized that none of the parks had not been fertilized for over 3 years. Ms. Olson stated she will bring the draft of the maintenance plan for the parks to the June meeting. Mr. Grant reported that they were able to appeal the decision for the $500 State Farm Good Neighbor Grant which Don Messerly had submitted an application for. Ms. Olson indicated she has submitted everything needed but has not heard back from State Farm on their decision. B. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Report Ms. Olson provided an update on the CP Rail Project. She informed they have an agreement in draft format and are hoping to bring it to the Monday Council meeting for approval. Ms. Olson reported that Attorney Filla has drafted a waiver of assessment appeal for the Lexington Ave. trail extension project and is in the process of reviewing the comments received from Shannon Square. She indicated that Shannon Square asked to be assessed for their portion of the project instead of paying up front. The next step is to have Council approve the special assessment waiver. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. On Site Meeting at Valentine Park The PTRC toured Valentine Park and talked about the different improvements that may Y be needed. MOTION: Ms. Garretson motioned to recommend that the City Council seek a second opinion from a qualified hydrological engineer for the Valentine Park drainage and potential redesign. B. Walking tour of Elmer L. Andersen/Safe Route Trail Construction Pro ress The PTRC walked the Venus section of the Elmer L. Andersen Memorial Trail Connections construction project.