2013-05-01 P & R Minutes - Approved

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A motion was made by Chairperson Branch, seconded by Chairperson Seeley to recommend to the City Council to approve this application. All in favor; motion passed unanimously. 7.Pathway/Trail along CSAH21 Committee Member Seeley attended a meeting of Anoka County regarding the reconstruction of Centerville Road. The City Council is considering a multi-purpose path along the roadway. The Council is waiting for the cost differential estimate for a sidewalk versus a path; the cost to be paid for by the City of Centerville. After discussion it was determined to table this topic until after the pending joint meeting with the Council. 8.New Basketball Court A request was made by a resident that a new basketball court be added to the park system. After discussion regarding the current court at McBride Park, there was discussion as to the validity of utilizing the hockey rink as a base for a new basketball court. Also discussed whether a full or half court would be the best option, along with safety issues. Could this possibly be a project for the Boy Scouts or other group(s)? Committee Member Peterson and Mr. Palzer will investigate the options available. 9.Park Facility Permit Application - Centennial Little League A request was received by the Centennial Little League for the use of one field at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Sundays from May 5 through June, 2013. Motion was made by Committee Member Haiden, seconded by Committee Chairman Branch to approve this application. All in favor; motion passed unanimously. 10.Book Sales/Movie – Mr. Terry Hitchcock Mr. Terry Hitchcock, an author and runner from Prior Lake, held a record for the most consecutive marathons run and authored a book called A Father’s Odyssey, which has been made into an award winning documentary, My Run, narrated by Billy Bob Thornton. Mr. Hitchcock has proposed a couple of ideas for him to participate in the Festival of Lakes 8K run, including: * as a speaker (there would be a fee); * selling signed copies of A Father’s Odyssey, with $4.00 given to the 8K run proceeds and the remainder donated to Breast Cancer, Diabetes and Aspergers’/Autism; * showing of the film, My Run, with Q & A at the conclusion of the showing; * selling signed copies of My Run (proceeds as stated above) Chairperson Branch obtained a copy of the film, My Run, to review and he responded to Mr. Hitchcock via email. There was a question regarding if having this person on site be a possibility to draw more runners to the event.