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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 03-02-11 February meeting. Mr. Dallas Larson, City Administrator, said Mr. Burmeister will attend a Parks & Recreation Committee meeting after the spring preconstruction meeting with the contractor in April. The committee was disappointed that a representative was not at the meeting and felt communication needs to start before the pre-construction meeting, not after. They do not want the project started and then have their input heard. The committee spent considerable time and many meetings on this project with Bonestroo representatives and would like to meet with Mr. Burmeister as he has not previously been at a Parks & Recreation Committee meeting. The committee had multiple concerns over the Hidden Spring Park Project and felt had there been more communication between all parts involved some of the problems may have been alleviated instead of committee members continually coming to staff and council members to report problems, some of which were never resolved to the committee’s satisfaction. Bald Eagle Water Ski Shows Mr. Mark Spitzmueller, Bald Eagle Water Ski Shows, updated the committee via email: Mr. Bill Tschida, St. Paul Water Utility said we would be able to place a dock on the site, but the permit request would need to come from the city. There is a nominal fee of $25 per year for the permit. If we are to move forward, the city would work with Mr. Tschida for the permit. I believe the main requirement will be for us to add the City of Centerville, St. Paul Water Utility and the City of St. Paul as additional insured on our liability insurance through USA Water Ski. The current insurance coverage required by the St. Paul Water Utility for a private landowner is 100k/300k. Mr. Tschida is going to speak with his risk manager to discuss whether or not they would require more because of our specific use and let me know. Our current liability coverage is well over the amount required for private landowners and I believe we can increase if necessary. Committee Member Haiden reported he had talked to Ms. Tina Lobin, Bald Eagle Water Ski Club and they had received a quote from a company for killing the lake weeds in an area 400 x 400 yards on Centerville Lake. This estimate was much higher than they had first envisioned so the club needs to go with a smaller area. Committee Member Seeley questioned whether this company was harvesting or treating with chemicals? Committee Member Haiden said the treatment was chemical, but DNR approved. Committee Member Seeley would request the Bald Eagle Water Ski Club share with the committee whatever DNR information they have acquired. Committee Member Haiden reminded the committee that the intention is for the committee to not take on any responsibility for this project with the onus being with the Bald Eagle Water Ski Club to come to the Parks & Recreation Committee with a proposal and supporting DNR/St. Paul Water Utility documentation. PA System Ms. Stephan asked Mr. Tom Lee if he had any updates regarding the purchase of the PA System or if the committee needed to allocate more funding to this item to purchase the PA System at full price (not on sale). Mr. Lee said the current budget ($2,700) should cover everything that is a must have and he could loan the committee a few things if needed. He was continuing to watch the prices trying to get the best possible deal. Promotions ~ Handbook & Quarterly Flyer Ms. Stephan provided the committee with an alternate plan for advertising; insert a flyer or postcard into 5 of 6