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City of Centerville <br />Park and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes <br />October 2, 2024 <br /> <br />V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> <br />1. Comprehensive Tree Plan for Parks <br />Staff would like to bring this plan back to the Committee for consideration and guidance. The <br />inventory list from Rainbow Tree Service is on file, as are the older drawings from former <br />Committee Member Seeley. There have been past discussions regarding the need for <br />diversification of the flora in the parks and a planting/maintenance schedule which would cover <br />specific time frames. <br /> <br /> It was suggested that a Sub-Committee be formed to explore options and develop a comprehensive <br />and sustainable tree growth plan, utilizing the information provided by Rainbow Tree Service and <br />former Committee Member Seeley, which would entail: <br /> <br /> Developing short and long term goals <br /> Consideration given to the loss of trees, including removal and replacement of currently dead <br />and dying trees/shrubs <br /> Determine what types and ages of trees/shrubs to plant whether as a replacement or at a new <br />location <br /> Plant trees to shade playgrounds at Acorn & LaMotte Parks <br /> Plant trees between the lake and bandstand in Hidden Spring Park <br /> Plant trees by lakeshore(s) to help minimize erosion <br /> Planting schedule: replace all trees in one park each year, replace 2 to 3 trees in each park <br />each year, replace dead and dying trees in each park first, then add new trees depending on <br />budget <br /> Planting and maintenance: some or all by Contractors, Public Works Dept and/or Volunteers <br /> <br />Committee Members Fuchs, Loomis and Port, volunteered to be included in the Comprehensive <br />Tree Planning Sub-Committee with Committee Member Fuchs offering to chair it. City Clerk <br />Bender has additional information from Rainbow Tree Service to provide to the Sub-Committee. <br /> <br /> <br />VI. NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />1. 2025 Skate/Sled Night (January 10 and February 15) – Wargo Activity Items <br /> <br />Mr. Todd Murawski, Program Services Supervisor for Anoka County Parks, responded to City <br />Clerk Benders request for availability and cost of rental for snowshoes, kick-sleds and fat tire <br />bikes for both Skate/Sled Nights. Yes, they are available for both nights with a total cost of $700. <br /> <br />Motion made by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Committee Member <br />Errickson-Grahek to recommend to City Council to approve the expenditure, not to exceed <br />$800.00 for therental of Snowshoes, Kick Sleds and Fat Tire Bikesfor both Skate/Sled <br />Nights, January 10, 2025 and February 15, 2025, with any leftover funds to be used for <br />supplies/food. All in favor, Motion carried. <br />Page 2 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />