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Parks & Recreation Committee 1 I -06-02 Meeting Minutes Mr. Wilharber read the following memo from the Centerville Lions: Dear Parks and Recreation Committee, We regret to inform you that we have not received the drawings for the possible renovation of the warming house at Laurie Lal\fotte Park. Lion President Tom PeH bas been in contact with the Architect. They informed us that they have been very busy as oflate and have not been able to focus on the drawings for our project. The Ar~hited has assured me that they win work on them as soon as they can. The Lions Club would like an opportunity to taik with the City Engineer regarding some of the specifics of the elIDsting structure. This could be done now or after we have reviewed the proposed drawings. We sincereiy apologize for the hold-up and will plan to meet with you very soon and discuss how we can work together to improve our parks. J\JIr. Wilharber explained the Lions are interested in this project and plan to continue pursuing the issue. The Centerville Lions recently bought a concession trailer from the Columbus Lions and had really good results selling concessions from the trailer at the Lions Haunted House. He stated the Lions have an Anoka County permit for use of this trailer. Because of this recent concession trailer purchase, the Lions are not interested, at this time, in pursuing a new concession building. There is nothing the Centerville Lions require of the committee or staff at this time. 2. EDe Chairperson Betsv ScheUer - Sno Biz 2003 An appearance was made by the Economic Development Committee Chairperson Betsy Scheller to discuss the 2nd Annual Sno Biz 2003 event planned for February 7 and 8, 2003. Ms. Scheller requested the Parks & Recreation Committee's participation in this event. The idea is to support the local businesses by bringing people into the community for free events. This year's event will be two (2) days, opposed to the three (3) day event which was held in 2002, and will be held in conjunction with the Centerville Lion's Annual Ice Fishing Contest. EDC members have been in contact with the Quad ftJea Chamber of Commerce and Wargo Nature Center who may also sponsor events. The committee discussed various options and committed to a Skate Night at Laurie LaMotte Park on Friday, February 7, 2003. The Parks & Recreation Committee will also supply hot chocolate, popcorn and a bonfire. Committee Member LeBlanc said weather permitting, he would like to do some astrology demonstrations. Other ideas were discussed such as a tug of war on ice, snowshoe races and kite flying. Discussion was tabled and will be put on the next agenda. V. CONSIDERA TION OF MEETING MINUTES Motion was made by Committee Member Peil, seconded by Committee l\tlember Walter to approve the October 2, 2002 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes. Ayes - 5, Nays - 0, Abstain - 2 (Seeley and Leblanc). Motion carried. 20f6