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Pmts & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes May 2, 2007 Mr. Statz informed the committee that interpretive signage is not part of the bid because of the price; the City Administrator would like to look at other options. Vice-Chairperson Amundsen stated he does graphic design and he can look into this also. The committee discussed what could be taken out of the bid sheet to save money, such as electrical, lakestore restoration, interpretive signs, picnic tables, but taking out these amenities are not where the bulk of the expenses are. And although the budget is more than expected, the committee feels strongly that the City needs to find away to do it aU at once. The lakeshore restoration is an essential part of this park and the committee also feels strongly that this needs to be left in the bid sheet. It was suggested that there be construction tape put across the front to let people know the park is not open, but is under construction. This was brought up as a liability issue as there are multiple holes around the property that could be a hazard. Ms. Stephan will mention it to Public Works. The park improvements will be bid on May 22, 2007. Summer Prrnn-am!lll Chairperson Seeley questioned whether the committee was going to try and coordinate any activities or summer programs through the YMCA as they have done in the past. Vice-Chairperson Amundsen had been in contact with the YMCA tt;Plesentative that coordinAtM the programs in 2006 and felt there was not enough interest in the community as the activities were cancelled the last season for lack of participation. The YMCA has their own building now and is active in a membership drive. The committee is not going to do anything about summer programs for 2007. VB. UPDATES CODlorehensive Plan Review The following was a summary regarding the CODlprehensive Plan froDl the last pl~nning & Zoning CoDUllissioD Dleeting: The Commission reviewed the Comprehensive Plan, pages 52-59, identifying areas that needed redrafting or changes. The City Administrator handed out red-line pages of the earlier sections of the plan that were reviewed previously and will provide a red-line version of pages 52-59. Changes recommended by the Park &; Recreation Committee are included. These will be provided to the planner at the appropriate time for use in updating the Comprehensive Plan. It was noted that the next p19nning &; Zoning meeting will be a joint meeting of Council and pJAnning &; Zoning with the planner to begin the process of updating the plan. . Council Member Lee reported he had talked to Mr. Wayne leBlanc, former Parks &; Recreation Committee Member, to ask him if he would be willing to help the committee, on a short term basis, reviewing the section on Trails and Parks. Mr. LeBlanc said he would be interested. 4of5