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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 01-05-05 J Ms. Stephan will notify Mayor Elect Capra & Co-Interim City Administrator Bender that the Parks & Recreation Committee was agreeable to canceling the regularly scheduled February 2, 2005 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting and will participate in the all committee meeting to be scheduled for that date. Frozen Fete des Lacs Chairperson Peterson reported the city will be purchasing lights which can be used to light the ice skating rink on Centerville Lake. Chairperson Peterson will contact Mr. Vickers to either purchase or have hay bales donated for the event to be used to sit on. Vice-Chairperson LeBlanc reported the ice on the lake may be a problem due to the lack of snow and the recent high winds; the ice itself is not in good condition for skating. The committee discussed the possibility of flooding over the area that is plowed for Frozen Fete des Lacs. Chairperson Peterson said that could be a possibility and will report back to the committee prior to the Skate Night scheduled for Friday, February 18,2005. Ms. Stephan reported Chairperson Smith of EDC has secured permission from Anoka County Parks to use the Regional Park for the activities Friday, February 15,2005, including a bonfire, the horse drawn hayride and ice skating on the lake. Chairperson Peterson wanted to make sure it was very clear where the bonfire was to be and who was to do the plowing of the park and trails. Ms. Stephan will pass this concern on to EDC. Chairperson Peterson will also secure the burning permit, if necessary, from Fire Chief Bennett. Chairperson Peterson requested the Parks & Recreation Committee consider using some of the funds previously allocated for the Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park warming house renovation to add additional lighting to the pleasure skating rink area. The lighting for the pleasure rink is substandard and it is felt to be a safety hazard. Chairperson Peterson will obtain estimates and would like to proceed with the installation as soon as possible to allow the lights to be utilized yet this skating season. Motion was made by Chairperson Peterson, seconded by Vice-Chairperson LeBlanc to recommend to City Council the expenditure not to exceed $3,000 for the installation of additional lighting at the Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park pleasure skating rink. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Warminl! House Renovations The warming house renovations are done for the current time and this item can be removed from the agenda. Wheels Skate Park Chairperson Peterson has requested a representative for Skate Wave come out and look at the equipment the city currently has and configure additions onto the permanent site, but Chairperson Peterson has not heard back from the company at this time. He will follow through in the next month, as well as give Committee Member Peil the information regarding who to contact at Sun Ramp. St. Paul Water Utility Property Property on CenterviIle Lake The City ofCenterville has moved ahead with the negotiations for the purchase of 1601 LaMotte Drive from the St. Paul Water Utility per the Parks & Recreation Committee's recommendation. Chairperson Peterson informed the committee that there is approximately $22,000 of assessments currently due on this property. The City Attorney will be made aware of the assessments as negotiations move forward. 40f5