2013-04-03 P & R Minutes - Approved

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acres at $250 to $300 per acre. The Ski Club is looking into finance options including the Department of Natural Resources Grant. The Ski Club feels that the City would have to apply for this grant. There was concern that cutting the milfoil as a removal option would allow for additional growth at a much faster pace. Ms. Hull stated that she would have an update for the Committee at their next meeting. Discussion ensued regarding the City’s current agreement with the St. Paul Board of Water Commissioners and the expiration date of August 31, 2013. The Committee requests that the City attempt to meet with the Board to determine their willingness to continue allowing the City/Ski Club’s use of the property. The Committee inquired whether the Ski Club would be providing a port-a-potty on site and questioned the frequency of servicing. Ms. Hull stated that they would be providing a facility and it would be serviced twice a week. Ms. Hull also stated that the Ski Club is working on constructing a fence that would deter individuals from use of their installed dock at the location. Motion was made by Committee Member Haiden, seconded by Committee Member Waeghe, to recommend to the City Council to approve the Park Facility Permit Application with the following amendments: change park name from Cornerstone to Trailside (#4) and delete 2010 and replace with 2013 (#7). All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Committee Member Haiden, seconded by Committee Member Waeghe to recommend to the City Council to support the Bald Eagle Water Ski Club’s placement of a port-a-potty at Trailside Park at their expense. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Mr. Pat Mahr, Centennial Little League The Committee discussed several items with Mr. Mahr based on the 2012 season: a commitment to utilize the fields throughout the season and a concession stand would be provided and the moving of games mid-season to alternative fields outside of Centerville. Mr. Mahr stated that last year the League experienced communication difficulties with the coordinators and he was unaware of the agreement regarding the concession stand. The Committee stated that in 2011 the concession stand broke even, in 2012 it lost money and that the City is reluctant to provide it for the 2013 season. The Committee requested reassurances that the League would utilize the fields throughout the entire season, provide the City with their schedules and formally request that the concession stand be provided by the City throughout the 2013 season. Mr. Mahr stated that the season begins the last Monday in April and goes through the end of June, possibly into July. The Committee questioned the League’s commitment that was made previously regarding light pole relocations closer to the fence and scoreboard. Mr. Mahr stated that these items were put on hold due to wet conditions at the beginning of the season and costs. Mr. Mahr also stated that Page 2 of 6