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City of Centerville Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes May 4, 2022 and/or replacement, then obtain costs for each project prior to prioritizing the list. Committee Members will need to review the maintenance and the CIP budgets. Grants are available that may cover some or all of the cost of specific projects. Some of the Committee Members concerns include adding ADA equipment, upgrading older park equipment (playground), trails, upgrading or replacing warming house and skate park, adding drinking fountains, bike racks, a source of storage for equipment/supplies, removal and replacement of dead or dying trees and evaluating the current Emerald Ash Tree Borer crisis within city parks. There was also discussion of developing a ÐDestination ParkÑ. An example of an inclusive elementary school age playground in North St. Paul was provided in the packet. The cost for this equipment was $211,000 plus $60,000 for installation. There was a suggestion to complete a survey of residents regarding the parks Î either on website, mailing or on Facebook or best option, is face to face with residents to determine what the residents desire. A suggestion was made to schedule another workshop to address this topic. Council Liaison Lakso offered to request a facilitator from the Council to assist the committee in their completion of a Strategic Plan, goals and priorities, etc. 5. Committee Member Akpan Update Î EDA (Halloween Trunk or Treat) The City Clerk reported that Committee Member Akpan had appeared before the EDA to request collaboration from them with an upcoming event sponsored by Centennial Community Education. The EDA was very receptive and desired a more specific request (i.e., water, candy, etc.) Committee Member Akpan will provide additional information at the June meeting due to his absence. VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. a. Request for use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Motion made by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Freiermuth to recommend to the City Council to approve the use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park on June 2, 3, 6and 7, 2022 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm for an end of the year picnic with each of the four kindergarten classes from Centerville Elementary School. There will be approximately 75 in attendance each day. All in favor. Motion carried. b. Request for use of Hidden Spring Park Motion made by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Seeley to recommend to the City Council to approve the use of Hidden Spring Park on June 25, 2022 from th 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for a 90 Birthday Party, with access to the bathroom facilities in Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. No Mow May Public Works Director Palzer has suggested participating in a Pilot ÐNo Mow MayÑ program attempting to assist pollinators. He recommended that mowing not be completed in May near the Pollinator Garden at Acorn Creek Park and behind the ballfield fences along the ditch at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. Public Works Director Palzer also requested that a volunteer from the Committee monitor these areas to determine whether it was successful for future use.for the month of May and report at the June meeting if the program was successful. Committee Member Seeley volunteered and it was suggested that Page 3 of 5