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