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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 07-07-04 Trails Chairperson Peterson reported to the committee that the little sliver of land on 20th Avenue, which has been holding up the development of parts of the industrial park, is in the process of being resolved. He mentioned this as the future trail plan goes through this area and the committee needs to stay informed as to the progress of this. Council Member Lee brought up the condition of the trail in front of Apple Tree Square. This trail is in poor condition, almost unusable and has not been maintained. There were multiple problems with the trail and the developer when the trail was put in. Council Member Lee requested this be added to the next City Council agenda. Motion was made by Chairperson Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Seeley to recommend to City Council that the developer of Apple Tree Square & Uptown Center be held liable for the nonconforming trails in front of both strip malls on Main Street and require said developer to reconstruct trails according to city standards. As part of the discussion it was felt the trails were unsafe and unusable in their current condition. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Warmine House Renovation Chairperson Peterson stated he did not think there would be time to do the necessary work to the warming house at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park before Fete des Lacs, but he would try to get the eves scraped so it is presentable for festival. Council Member Lee suggested pressure washing the eves and building. Committee Member Peil stated the wood was so rotted that washing or scraping would be a waste of time. Chairperson Peterson stated he would still like to see the building expanded. Public Works has been discussing doing the lawn cutting for the city instead of hiring it out and they could use the additional storage space to store lawn implements, as there is no room at the Public Works site. The funds for storage at the park would most likely come from the Public Works budget. The committee discussed requesting council to direct staff to obtain bids to replace the soffits and fascia on the warming house and expedite the work to be completed before the festival. Motion was made by Committee Member Peil, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Leblanc to request City Council direct Public Works Staff to obtain bids to replace soffits and fascia at the warming house at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. The committee also requests the work be expedited to be completed before Fete des Lacs 2004, to be held from August 6 - 8. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Committee Member Peil obtained estimates for paint and supplies and would like to begin work on the inside of the warming house with a Centennial school colors and a Centennial Cougar theme. Committee Member Anderson will make overheads of Centennial Cougar pictures. Volunteers will donate the labor. 40f6