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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes December 6, 2006 soil everyday. Roots are the only thing holding the dirt back in some areas. There is also an 8" to lO" culvert sticking out of the ground about 25 feet from the shore. There is Black Locust growing along the shoreline, which is a non-native plant that has very sharp thorns. A plat map from Bonestroo, City Engineer, was included in the packet showing exactly where the boundaries of the property are. Ms. Stephan reported the house and garage on this property were demolitioned the week of November 27,2006. When the foundation was removed it was discovered there was a capped well underneath the foundation that appears to be an artesian well. Mr. Tedd Peterson questioned the St. Paul Water Utility regarding this well and was told there were only nine (9) artesian wells registered along Centerville Lake and this one was not registered, but that is what it appears to be. Once the foundation was removed the cap on the well was broken and cool, clear water was shooting out of the pipe continually. Public Works caped it for now, but thought the committee may want to consider using this for some type of fountain. Ms. Maria Perez suggested the committee come up with ideas and RCWD will work with the City to design plans for the rain garden and for different options to shore up the lakeshore. The committee is considering a rain garden in front of the property. The street currently drains with a pipe in the front yard, directly on top of the grass. Mr. Palzer said the pipe can probably be moved to a different location. There also appears to be a culvert from an old road and what used to be a boat ramp which will need to be removed. There are rotten trees which will also have to be removed. Committee Member Amundsen asked if Public Works will be able to help with any of the labor. Committee Member Amundsen stated once the fence in front of the property is removed there will be nothing blocking the pump house from the park. Mr. Larson said St. Paul Water Utility was told they could have the fence and place it between the pump house and the park, but they have not responded at this time. Committee Member Selander was unable to attend the meeting but said he would continue to work with his father-in-law, who is an Architect, and have some ideas for the committee in January. Pheasant Marsh 3rd Trail & Center Street Trail Stub The Pheasant Marsh Trail & Center Street trail stub have been installed. IX. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Committee Member Amundsen, seconded by Committee Member Merkel, to adjourn the December 6, 2006 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting at 9:32 p.m. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. Transcribed by Kim Stephan lO of 10