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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 02-05-03 conjunction with the S1. Paul Water Utility and the City ofLino Lakes about the possibility of extending this trail to Birch Street, although Mr. Carlson's responsibility would end at the southwest corner of his property. Council Member Lee said the City Council agreed the Parks & Recreation Committee's budget of $10,000 is not workable and if at all possible the council will try to allocate more funds for Parks & Recreation. It was felt if more funds were available to support the parks it would then be more feasible to take park land instead of Park Dedication Fees in some instances. Committee Member Seeley commented in other areas some cities have dedicated land for community gardens. Perhaps this would be something to consider if it would be a value to residents who are unable to garden on their own property, but had a desire to garden if land were provided. Committee Member Seeley said this way land could be taken in lieu of Park Dedication Fees, but the city would not have to maintain a park. The committee felt that although this was an idea worth considering, it would not work in Hunters Crossing. Committee Member Peterson said this idea had been tried a few years prior on the city owned land behind City Hall and there weren't any residents interested. The committee then discussed whether land or money or a split between both would be most beneficial for Hunters Crossing Second Addition. Committee Member Peterson recommended talking to J\1r. Carlson to see whether it would be possible to incorporate a tennis court in the development. Committee Member Peterson said the tennis court in Eagle Pass is used all the time and he felt another one in the area could be a great benefit to the residents. It was discussed whether a motion should be made to recommend to council to accept from Mr. Carlson a combination of land and Park Dedication Fees with the land being used for a tennis court to be figured in where Mr. Carlson deems feasible in the development. The stipulations would be added that the tennis court is on a trail with and built facing north and south.. The remaining balance would be taken in Park Dedication Fees with the value of tennis court and Park Dedication Fees to be determined at a later date. Committee Member Peterson said the Eagle Pass tennis court was approximately $40,000. Committee Member Peil suggested adding lights on a timer and trees surrounding the courts. It was decided that instead of presenting this as a motion, the committee would like to discuss the options with Mr. Carlson. Council Member Lee said he would bring up the idea as a possible suggestion to City Council. Chairperson De Vine said she would contact "Mr. Carlson and report back to the committee at the next meeting. 3. Summer Pro2rams The committee began with making a list of all the possible summer program ideas they had come up with. Committee Member Seeley suggested the committee sponsor the Wargo Summer Program again, perhaps with more advertising with the addition of programs which involved busing children to different activities such as bowling. Committee Member Seeley would like to see all age groups represented. Some suggestions she had were for some type of exhibition at the skate park with an expert in skateboarding, a softball tournament for mothers & daughters and fathers & sons, and education geared toward adults like the tour of the cemetery which was sponsored in the fall of 2002 by the Historical Society. The idea was also suggested for working with Wargo to coordinate adult programs such as canoeing, kayaking, bird watching or perhaps the same programs for parents with children participating together. The question was asked what options are available for seniors in the community and would it be possible to involve Chauncey Barrett with things such as building bird and bat houses. Committee Member Peterson will check with Menards and Home Depot about having a representative from their respective stores giving demonstrations. The idea of using the plot behind City Hall as a community garden will be tabled until the next scheduled meeting along with the possibility of using land at the Chauncey Barrett property. 40f6