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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 10-01-08 Fete des Lacs 2009 Centerville Lake WalklRun In the packet was a copy of the Special Use Permit Request Form used by Anoka County Parks and filled out by Committee Member Branch. Ms. Stephan emailedthisapplicationtoieff.perry@co.anoka.mn.us and asked him how to proceed. He reviewed the application and gave preliminary approval. Closer to the actual race they will need insurance information and the $25 fee. Also included was a map which needs to have the specific spots marked for things such as start, finish, water stations and first aid. The City's insurance representative had said adding the binder listing Anoka County is not a problem for the event, but it is not something that can be provided now. Committee Member Branch was unable to attend this meeting but the committee did discuss various routes and the problem with the frrst choice of the race going down Mill Road, Peltier Lake Drive and Main Street around Centerville Lake and ending at Laurie LaMotte memorial Park is the 2009 Street Project affecting Mill Road and Peltier Lake Drive. The goal is to make it an 8K and ending in the park where all the fete des Lacs activities are held. The route is yet to be determined, but will again be discussed at the next scheduled committee meeting Drinkinf! Fountain at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park The committee was under the impression that a drinking fountain for Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park was to be installed and had questioned why it had not been. Ms. Stephan went back to Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes in late 2006 when pavilions were frrst being discussed for Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, all the way through current and there was not a motion made or requests for information concerning costs associated with a drinking fountain at this park by the committee. It was just discussed a few times vaguely. At this time the committee would like to move forward with researching costs and a precise location of where a drinking fountain would work in this park. Motion was made by Committee Member Selander, seconded by Vice-Chairperson Amundsen to request the Public Workers Director provide the committee with a cost estimate for a drinking fountain at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, as well as a precise location the fountain could be installed and a timeline of installation. The committee would like a spigot with spring loaded push button automatic type shutoff with an under access door to unscrew for maintenance. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. In discussing removing trees at Eagle Park is was suggested by Vice-Chairperson Amundsen that the committee should discuss ways to enlighten residents about the perils of buckthorn as it is in all of our parks, is very invasive and should be removed. The roots put out a toxic substance that will kill other trees. The berries are eaten by birds and easier spread by bird droppings. The berries are black and are abundant right now and the plant stays green into November. Buckthorn is not native. It was suggested information be included in utility bills as how it can be eradicated. There is also abundant poison ivy in Eagle Park that needs to be removed. The committee would like to meet at the Eagle Park to determine which trees to remove and perhaps do the work as a committee. This will be discussed at the next committee meeting. The goal would be to open up the park. Centennial Youth Hockev Association - Use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park 2008-2009 Season Included in the packet was a request from the Centennial Youth Hockey Association for the use of Laurie 50f6 L