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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes March 5, 2008 Mr. Mark SoitzmueUer. Bald Ewe Water Ski Club Mr. Mark Spitzmueller made an appearance to update the committee as to where the Ski Club was at for 2008 in their search to stay on Centerville Lake. He was happy to say they were able to secure the Waterworks site through next season, but has been continuing to investigate other options, such as the property on CSAH 14 which Anoka County currently owns on the curve before St. Genevieve's property. Last fall Mr. Spitzmueller made a number of calls to the Anob County Engineer regarding the possibility of using this property once the road construction was completed and initially the conversations were positive. Mr. Spitzmueller asked for engineer drawings of the area so he could do a feasibility study to determine whether this site would actually work for the Ski Club, but once the County Engineer talked to the County Attorney, Mr. Spitzmueller was told the County does not think the Ski Club would be a good fit with the property. The County was concerned about liability issues and he wasn't even able to proceed with the feasibility study. Mr. Spitzmueller would like the City's support in continuing to pursue this avenue with the County. Council Member Lee stated once the CSAH 14 Project has been completed the City has the first bid on 'economic remnants' which may include this piece of property and Mr. Spitzmueller may be wasting his time talking to the County. Chairperson Seeley stated the committee would like to do what they can to keep the Ski Club in Centervi11e. IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Februarv 6. 2008 Parks and Recreation Committee Meetine Minutes Chairperson Seeley requested a change be made under appearances; Mr. Todd Murowski was to represent Wargo Nature Center, not Ms. Lisa Gilliland. Mr. Murowski was not present, but bad discussed a proposal with Chairperson Seeley. Chairperson Seeley also requested a clarification be made to the discussion of the YMCA Park Play Days in that the program would be held at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. Motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Amundsen, seconded by Committee Member Selander to approve the February 6, 2008, Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes with the above corrections/additions. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. COMMITfEE BUSINESS Oath of Office for New Committee Members Mr. Mark Haiden & Ms. Savannah Lee The Oath of Office was administered by Chairperson Seeley to both Mr. Mark Haiden and Ms. Savaonah Lee and the new members were welcomed to the committee. Earth Dav Cleanuu AorlI19111 - Reouest Suoulies At the last meeting Chairperson Seeley reminded the Parks & Recreation Committee about the annual park clean-up on Earth Day in April. She stated that committee members usually participate along with whatever volunteers sign up. Last year the volunteers were few. She indicated that Wargo Nature Center usually has more volunteers than they need and that some of those could be directed to 30f6