2012-01-04 P & R Minutes - Approved

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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes January 4, 2012 It was felt that volunteers should be in place by mid-April. Committee Member Amundsen’s wife may be available to assist with organizing volunteers and plantings. It was felt that an additional one or two individuals would be required. Discussion ensued regarding the potential for use of the City’s Cushman for transportation from one park to another and criteria for a master gardener. VI. UPDATES Council Updates - Council Liaison King 1. City Council Member King stated that Council will be discussing their annual appointments to Commissions/Committees and he desired to remain on the Parks & Recreation Committee as the Liaison. Council Member King reported that the Council recently amended City Code, Chapter 90, Regulation of Dogs and Other Animals. Selander Letter 2. A letter of appreciation was sent by the Council Members to Former Committee Member Kevin Selander for his five years of service as a member of the Parks and Recreation Committee. Trailside Park Benches Plan 3. See December 7, 2011 P & R minutes. Cornerstone Park Kiosk 4. The Committee felt there was a need to create inserts for the Kiosk and rebuild the existing trail map. Discussion ensued regarding size requirements. Committee Member Amundsen is working on the graphics for the trail map insert. Trail Signs Design – Mr. Paul Palzer 5. It was previously suggested to have two designs – a larger sign for the main entrances to the trail system and smaller signs for intersections and smaller parks. The Committee discussed possibly adding mileage markers to the signs. Discussion ensued regarding the use of alternative vendors with the City of St. Paul as being an option. Park Permit Reservation Form 6. The presented form was reviewed and modifications were made to delete the Park Permit Guidelines Items #1-4 on the reverse side of the form and to add additional amenities to the photo of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. Page 4 of 5