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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes October 3, 2007 v. COMMITTEE BUSINESS Hidden Sprine: Park Improvements Chairperson Seeley reported on recent meetings at Hidden Spring Park to resolve problems with the construction. Chairperson Seeley indicated that she is confident that the rain garden and the shoreline will be satisfactory when finally completed. Bonestroo has accepted responsibility for shoreline restoration. Temporary repairs will be done this fall and permanent repairs in the spring. The overflow from the raingarden will be regraded about six inches lower and the bank where it has been overflowing will be raised up somewhat. Missing and dead plants will be replaced next spring and a one-year warranty will begin again. The committee discussed the water feature. Council Member Lee felt that the engineer had let the city down on this and that it should be corrected. It may take a pump or other means to keep water running. Other members agreed that it should be made satisfactory. Park Rules Chairperson Seeley passed out a grid of proposed rules related to park use and suggested that each member look at them before the next meeting. The committee will need to decide which rules are important and how to enforce them. Also, the committee may want to post a board at each park with the most important ones listed. Sidewalks and Trails - 2009 Street Proiect The committee reviewed the map of trails and sidewalks proposed to be constructed with the 2009 Street project. The committee agreed with the proposed additions and suggested that an additional looped trail be constructed through Tracy McBride Memorial Park and that a trail connecting Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park to the east toward Centerville Road be added as well. Chairperson Seeley will show the map to former committee member, Mr. Wayne LeBlanc, to see if he has any additional ideas or comments. She will then forward the suggestions back to the City for consideration as part of the 2009 Project. Donation to Centennial Little Leae:ue The committee agreed that the Parks & Recreation Committee did not have any funds available to donate to outside organizations, no matter how worthy the cause. The Parks & Recreation Committee is usually the one looking for support. VI. UPDATES 1. Twin Cities North Youth Football had withdrawn its request to use CentelVilJe fields. 2. The plaque acknowledging the Trevor Weigel Eagle Scout project was received this week. It will be placed on the back of the sign at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park to let everyone know that the landscaping was done by the Scouts. 30f4