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City of Centerville Parks & Recreation Meeting September 3, 2025 would utilize 100’ x 40’ of space, it would be low cost, utilize no infrastructure or maintenance by the city and that it would be like a course in Oneka Park in the City of Hugo. Mr. Durrant stated that the course could be constructed by volunteers, maintained by volunteers and that noise levels would be minimal with no evening racing. Discussion ensued regarding the commonality of courses,and that Hugo and Eagan had courses, amount of individuals interested, parking, use, seating, standing, amount of volunteers committed to upkeep, city liability concerns, purpose of open fields, alternative locations, and erosion control. Mr. Durrant stated that courses are around the world, that his development is in support of the track, parking would be minimal, phase II could as seating and standing places, and that there was not an issue with erosion control. Concerns regarding noise, teenagers following rules, Hugo’s RC Course being in a rural location at least a mile from a residence and the necessity of completing additional research. IV.PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.None V.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.4-Year Tree Plan Committee Member Fuchs gave no update other than the subcommittee was reaching out for additional quotes. Chairperson Errickson-Grahek stated that she was asked for assistance and obtained quotes from Gertens which were for the purchase of 19-20 trees for the first-year plantings which would cost approximately $200-$300 for 20–25-gallon trees and shrubs of 5-10 gallons. It was felt that there was more impact for bigger trees and that they would take better. She stated that Building Officials has applied for a contractor’s application and have not received approval of that to date. She stated that this would provide additional discounts for the purchases. Brief discussion ensued regarding the ability of residents to receive purchasingdiscounts at the same timeas the city’s purchase,and it was felt that it was imperative that the tree be planted as soon as possiblethis year as it was getting late in the season.Committee Member Fuchs stated that diversity was taken into consideration for plant choices along with soils. Discussion also ensued regarding a Tree Trust and explained that each tree will have a sign that will provide the public with information.Chair Errickson-Grahek stated that it was $279/tree for installation. Motion by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Akpan to recommend to City Council to Adopt the 4-Year Tree Plan not exceeding $15,000 for year 1 plantings described in the handout (Purchasing & Installation). All in favor. Motion carried. Council Liaison Kubat stated that people like trees and that he felt that the plan was a good plan. 2.Volunteer Appreciation – October 15, 2025, St. Gen’s a. Appreciation Items Page 2 of 5 13