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MEMO TO: Parks and Recreation Committee Members FROM: Kim Stephan SUBJECT: Committee Updates DATE: June 26, 2007 Eagle Project at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Mr. Trevor Weigel met with Mr. Dallas Larson regarding the Eagle Project at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park with some questions and clarifications on the project. It was Mr. Weigel's understanding that he had a $500 budget for this project from the City. What the motion from Parks & Recreation actually said was the City would fund half of the project, not to exceed $500, with Mr. Weigel raising funds for half of the project. Mr. Weigel does not have to raise funds for this type of project to qualify for an Eagle Project since it is directly benefiting the City, Mr. Weigel can supply the labor and the City supply the materials. If it is the committee's desire to fund this project not to exceed $500 without Mr. Weigel raising funds, a new motion will need to be made. In discussing this project it was decided by Staff that the location of the current monument sign is not in a favorable position and as long as it is being completely redone, now would be the time to move it. Public Works will stake a new location and we will inform Mr. Weigel ofthe City's decision to change the location. Staff is also in the process of determining the best way to get the flower beds irrigated on a regular basis. The new location will be closer to the fire hydrant. Mr. Weigel will discuss a possible drip line with Goetz Landscaping, as well as Public Works looking into watering options for this park, as well as the other parks. Monument Signs for Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park & Hidden Spring Park Attached for the committee's review and approval is a copy of the signs being proposed for Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park and Hidden Spring Park. Vice-Chairperson Amundsen thought the black posts and outline of the sign went well with Hidden Spring Park as that is the color of the park amenities. The sign for Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park can be black or blue, which ever the committee prefers. Ultimately this will be the style for the other parks and the City entrance signs. How does the committee feel about a retaining wall/flowerbed under the sign at Hidden Springs? That wasn't budgeted for, but Public Works could probably do the work. Reserve / Rental of Park Pavilions City Hall often receives calls looking for information as to how to reserve/rent a pavilion in the parks. Up until now, Staff has referred the calls to Anoka County Parks for the pavilion in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park as none of the Centerville Parks had a pavilion. It has recently been suggested by Staff that the committee look at the possibility of reserving the pavilions in both Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park and Hidden Spring Park and charging a fee.