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. . Padal " R.ecnlation Committeo 07..08-02 Meeting Mitmtes v. NEW BUSINESS Koval Meadows Park The Parks and Recreation Committee Members are concerned about the amount of vandalism occurring at Royal Meadows Park and what, if anything can be done about this problem. It was discussed whether removing the park equipment and selling the park property was an option. Mr. Hoeft, City Attorney, reported to the city council a few weeks ago that it was possible to sell city park land, but it depends on how the land was acquired. Council Member Broussard-Vickers requested the City ~lerk research how the property was acquired. Committee Member Seeley expressed concern that selling the park property would be defeating the purpose of the Parks and Recreation Committee. There are families and children who do use and appreciate Royal Meadows Park and Committee Member Seeley felt it would be unfortunate to give in to the bad element. ~ Citv of CenterviUe~s Web Site Ms. Stephan reported she is in the process of transferring information from the City's current web site, updating information as necessary and drafting new sections for the Web for Cities site. The new site is currently live and can be viewed at any time, but as it is still under construction the information has not been released to the public. Ms. Stephan requested the committee take a look at what has been entered to this point and comment as to information and format. Depending on available staff time to work on this project, we are looking to be online sometime this fall. Future Proiect I.in The committee discussed ways of developing more programs within the city. Committee Member Lee would like to see a small T -Ball Program. started in Centerville, as there is currently a waiting list. The cost would be relatively inexpensive, but the program would need a coordinator. Centerville already has the fields and this would not compete with any of the programs already in place in Lino Lakes. The smaller field behind the school could be used or perhaps T -Ball coulc:i start in July or August after Little League has finished for the season. The committee agreed it was important to include a ProgramlPark Program Coordinator in the budget. It will be difficult to come up with programs until it is known if there will be a coordinator. Chairperson DeVme would like to see the parking lot at Laurie Lamotte Park paved. Committee Member Peterson said the parking lot has been graded, there is a base and storm drains present, and the lot was ready to be paved at one point. Currently the parking lot is losing the top grade. Committee Member Peterson will talk to the C.ity Engineer to get a cost estimate for ~g with this project ~d determine when the City ofLino Lakes has Laurie LaMotte Drive scheduled for improvements. The parking lot; concession stand, warming house improvements and a play structure at Laurie LaMotte are the biggest expenditures at this time. The Centerville Lake Watchman Residence Property at 1601 LaMotte Road was discussed. The Board of Water Commissioners has approached to City ofCentervi11e to determine if there is interest in purchasing this property. The Parks and Recreation Committee view this as a wonderful opportunity to acquire lakeshore property for the City of Centervi11e. 30f7