2011-06-01 P & R Minutes Approved

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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 06-01-11 The project now goes to the Many Waters District Board for acceptance. Mr. Capra also stated he needs an inspection from a DNR Forrester and the paper work needs to be filed with Finance Director, Mike Jeziorski for his project to be completed. Mr. Rob Faust, Eagle Scout Flag Pole Project The committee had requested Mr. Faust look into LED lighting for the flagpole. He checked pricing with Viking Electric and determined LED lighting would be 3-4 times more expensive than halogen lights and this option is not financially feasible for his Eagle Scout Project. Mr. Palzer, Public Works Director informed Mr. Faust there will be no electrical power to the flagpole during the time frame Mr. Faust is hoping to complete this project so Mr. Faust offered the committee the options; bring the need for electric to City Council to determine if power can be supplied sooner, give the lights to Public Works to be installed at a later time or go without lights. The committee assumed when the project is finished by September 2, 2011 there will be electrical power to the park, but Ms. Stephan will verify that item with Mr. Palzer. The possibility of not raising the flag until there is electricity available was suggested. There is no longer a requirement for flags to be lit at night, but it is still expected by many residents. The committee discussed the option of installing the light on the pole. Mr. Faust stated he had researched that and because the pole is so big at 6” diameter, there is not an attachment to fit this pole. The largest available is 4”. Mr. Faust said his target date for completion of this project is sometime this summer; he needed to contact the Project Manager for the Trail Project to determine the timing of concrete in Cornerstone Park hoping to be able to use the left over concrete to fill the flag pole footing. Mr. Faust supplied the committee with some suggested verbiage for the Veteran’s Memorial plaque; Freedom is Not Free, For All Who Have Served, Lest We Forget, and America, America, We Gave You Our Best. The committee favored ‘For all who have served. America, America we gave you our best.’ A decision was not made at this time however; members will come back with ideas or suggestions at the next committee meeting. Suggestions were discussed as to the type of plaque; a small bronze plaque in the ground at the base of the flag, a raised and tilted plaque located in the landscaping or placement of a granite rock with the plaque attached. It needs to be vandal resistant. The plaque would most likely be 8 ½” x 11”. Mr. Faust was reminded an Electrical Permit would be required if there is electrical work involved. The committee would like to see specs on any lights prior to them being ordered. IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES May 4, 2011 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Petersonto approve the May 4, 2011 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes as is. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. COMMITTEE BUSINESS Free Comfort Yoga as Part of Fete des Lacs A local business owner Thia Casanova, Image Attitudes, contacted Ms. Stephan regarding the possibility of offering a FREE Yoga session in Hidden Spring Park during Fete des Lacs. She does this regularly 2 of 6