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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes January 3,2007 Peltier Preserve Channel Park Property This property also appears to be owned by Integra Homes. Mr. Larson talked to Mr. Ron Lillestrand about the piece of channel property that was to be deeded to the City. Mr. Lillestrand does not see this issue as involving him or Integra Homes. The City Clerk continues to do research and Mr. Larson will discuss the issue with the City Attorney. Tracie McBride Memorial Park & Acorn Creek Park Renovations The subcommittees on these parks have not met, partially because they involved Committee Member Kathy Peil and Council Liaison Jeff Paar, who are no longer on the committee. Vice-Chairperson Seeley stated that because of the timeline of getting the park at 1601 LaMotte Drive ready to open for the dedication, there was limited manpower and time available to concentrate on the other parks. Council Member Lee stated the neighbors in the area of Tracie McBride Memorial Park have been waiting a long time to have something done with this park and there are safety issues with the existing equipment. The water tower has come down and Public Works has removed some of the equipment. It was felt that this park also needs to be done this year and not put on the back burner for another year, but it will be difficult for the committee with so many projects going on and financial constraints. The committee has discussed a smaller play structure, a full size basket ball court and Frisbee Golf at this park. Committee Member Harris agreed to take a look at Tracie McBride Memorial Park and get together with her neighbors for ideas as to what they would like to see. Council Member Lee has met with representatives of Lino Lakes Parks & Recreation as it applies to Youth Football and will supply the committee with information at the next scheduled meeting regarding the potential of a football field and lighting at Acorn Creek Park. Some discussion was had as to the need for a lighted field in the area, benefits to the community and potential problems with neighbors, Shelter at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Committee Member Selander will bring drawings of shelters to the next meeting. The committee discussed the size as 25 x 25 or 25 x 30 with open sides, a cover providing shade and possibly a drinking fountain. Vice-Chairperson Seeley contacted Anoka County to see who they used to build shelters and pavilions within Anoka. The company used is Structural Wood Corporation, with bids being done by Flanagan Sales. Committee Member Selander will contact Flanagan Sales for information and will walk the property to determine what dimensions would work best. 1601 LaMotte Drive - Centerville Lake Property Vice-Chairperson Seeley compiled a list of things that have to be done before the park can open and a second list of things the committee would like to have done before the park opens. The items that have to be completed: The lilac bushes will have to be moved from the front to the north and south property lines. This will need to be done with a bobcat. A new entrance will need to be designed and created. There is a culvert that will have to be removed from the old driveway, as it is a danger. Grading will need to be done to accommodate a rain garden in the approximate area of the old garage. Also grading will need to be done for the pavilion site. There are rotten and dying trees and shrubs which will need 50f6