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Parks & Recreation Meeting Minutes 01-07-04 The committee preferred having Committee Member Seeley continue to be the contact person. This information is for administrative purposes only and they will not contact the committee with questions regarding the application. A discussion was had regarding the latest Sidewalk & Trail Map from Bonestroo which is to be included in the 2004 Business Directory. There were some trail easements that were questioned. Chairperson Peterson stated he would research these items and report back to the committee. For the grant application process, the trail system requires a name. After some discussion of various names such as; Clearwater Trail, Clearwater Creek Trail, Eagle Trail, Heron Trail, Centerville Trail, Chain of Lakes Trails, the committee decided on Clearwater Trail. Motion was made by Committee Member Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Peil to recommend to City Council naming the new trail system the Clearwater Trail. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. Trails The Trails Subcommittee is currently being updated with the Grant Subcommittee, but will remain separate subcommittees in the future. Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Warmine House Renovation The Subcommittee for the warming house renovation plans to meet in the spring after the ice skating season is over. Council Member Lee would like to see the warming house painted and suggested perhaps the paint could be donated. Chairperson Peterson reported the heat bill in November was $34 versus December at $56, with a constant heat of about 65 degrees. While this appears to acceptable, he feels new insulation is definitely required. Chairperson Peterson also felt more light is needed on the pleasure rink. The Connexus lights which are directed towards the pleasure rink have been out for sometime due to a problem in the lines. Chairperson Peterson will contact them again and see if something can be done before the upcoming Skate Night. The Pleasure Rink will remain in its current location when the Wheels Skate Park has a permanent pad. Ice Rink Attendants are currently manning the warming house from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday,S to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 12 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Chairperson Peterson suggested requesting monies from the Centennial Hockey Association to paint the boards surrounding the rink. Tracie McBride Memorial Park The Subcommittee for improvements to Tracie McBride Memorial Park plan to meet more aggressively in the spring when there is a better schedule of when the current water tower will come down. The surveys previously given to residents indicate there are strong feelings against having a skate park at Tracie McBride Memorial Park, so that is no longer an option. There have been complaints regarding the condition of the equipment at this park and the amount of weeds. 30f4