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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes April 5, 2006 VI. COMMITTEE BUSINESS Park Monument Si2ns All of the park monument signs need to be sandblasted and restained. At one time the committee had discussed using neighborhood volunteers for this project. The committee discussed whether they would like to pursue the volunteer idea or request City Council contract this out if Public Works Staff does not have time available to do this project this spring. If this is going to be done, it should really be done before the flowerbeds are planted mid-May. The committee discussed options and felt trying to use volunteers would not likely be successful. A summer helper for Public Works is in the current budget per the Finance Director, Mr. John Meyer, but at this time the position has not been posted. Chairperson Peterson will inquire as to the status of this position as a summer helper would be able to take care of the monument signs. Monument Si2ns/Flower Beds in City Parks There are five (5) city parks with flowerbeds surrounding the monument sign to each park and three (3) larger flower beds at City Hall. In the past three (3) years the Parks & Recreation Committee Members, City Staff & Residents have adopted these flower beds; planting, weeding, fertilizing & mulching. To continue this project for 2006, the Parks & Recreation Committee would like to request funds not to exceed $75 per flower bed or $600 total. This is an increase from $50 per flower bed in 2004 & 2005. The City's five (5) are; Eagle Park, Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, Tracie McBride Memorial Park, Acorn Creek Park and Royal Meadows. There are volunteers to adopt Eagle Park, Tracie McBride and Royal Meadows. The committee still needs volunteers for Acorn Creek and Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. One volunteer is open to adopting Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, in addition to Eagle Park, but would prefer another resident take responsibility for it. Motion was made by Committee Member Peil, seconded by Committee Member Seeley, to request funds not to exceed $75 per flower bed or $600 total to purchase supplies such as plants, fertilizer, top soil & mulch, with funds coming from the Park Maintenance Fund. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Participation with Anoka County Parks Trail Maps Anoka County Parks & Recreation has scheduled a Biking & Hiking Map Open House for April 21, 2006 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bunker Hills Regional Park Activities Center for reviewing the final proof of the map. Chairperson Peterson had talked to a representative who stated Cities would able to purchase copies of the maps at .34 cents apiece. City Administrator Larson agreed to an order of 100 initially. Chairperson Peterson is planning to attend. If more than three (3) committee members plan to attend, it will need to be posted as a quorum. Installin2 Video Surveillance at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Included in the packet for review were cost estimates and product information from two companies; Vanguard and PC Witness, supplied by City Administrator Larson. The committee had discussed the possibility of installing video surveillance equipment at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park because of vandalism. These companies both offer similar equipment with the cost estimates less than $1,000. A computer would probably have to be installed at the warming house, but the video or still shots would be able to be viewed from any computer with internet access. City Administrator Larson would like the committee to review these options and make a recommendation to City Council, if so desired. 20f7