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" Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes July 6, 2005 The committee feels that the issue is mostly about aesthetics as it is unattractive to have a satellite close to your home, no one wants it near their home, but it is a necessity to the park. Committee Member Peil reiterated that the committee has already spent many, many hours on this issue and there are no easy solutions, even fencing eliminates accessibility to some extent. Council Member Lakso said she would talk to Mayor Capra about this issue and perhaps have the resident be proactive by notifying the city when the odor becomes an issue so Public Works can determine what the problem is. Participation in Fete des Lacs The committee discussed the volunteer needs and opportunities of Fete des Lacs. Tracie McBride Memorial Park Renovation Council Member Lakso requested this item be added to the agenda for a status report. The committee previously had a subcommittee involved with this project, but was put on hold waiting for a timeline of when the old water tower will be taken down. Since that time, two of the three subcommittee members have resigned from the Parks & Recreation Committee. Chairperson Peterson reported the new water tower will be online approximately in September 2005 and the old water tower needs to remain functional for a year following the new water tower coming online. Committee Member Peil and Chairperson Peterson updated the new members as to what has been looked at for this park. Committee Members had walked around the neighborhood surrounding Tracie McBride Memorial Park and surveyed the residents as to what they would like to see at the park. Ms. Stephan will provide the committee with those results at the next scheduled meeting. At the time there were residents interested in being involved with the subcommittee when the park is actually being planned. Chairperson Peterson explained it is a small park, approximately 2 acres, so the options are limited. The current play structure is outdated and has some safety issues with equipment that is in bad shape. A completely new play structure will be designed and the space utilized to the best advantage. Council Member Lakso would like to see the pond used as a focal point for a picnic area. Public Works Staff does do safety inspections on all the park equipment, checking for things like lost nuts and bolts and broken objects, which are then replaced. A safety audit is more intense and requires a specific license and has not been done recently or required by the state. A League of Minnesota Cities representative (insurance) reviews the parks yearly and gives suggestions as to what could eliminate safety hazards. VB. UPDATES Church of St. Genevieve Trail Chairperson Peterson explained to the new members that Park Dedication Fees will not be received from the Church of S1. Genevieve in connection with the new church building as the church did not sell or subdivide property. The city had a previous agreement when Goiffon Road was vacated to give the city a trail easement through the church property, but there were 30f5