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I Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 12-03-08 willing to do the tree cutting, probably in March or April 2009. Parks & Recreation Skate Nie:hts The committee discussed scheduling at least two (2) Parks & Recreation Skate Nights at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park and would like to have one with the horse driven hayride as in the past years. The dates selected were Saturday, January 10 and Saturday, February 14, 2009. Ms. Stephan will contact Bunker Hills Stable to inquire as to costs and availability. In the past years the horse drawn hay ride was approximately $550. The committee would also supply a bonfire, hot chocolate and popcorn and are considering various winter games or events that could include children's prizes Motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Amundsen, seconded by Committee Member Lee to recommend City Council approve funding of two (2) Skate Night events in 2009 at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park not to exceed $1,000 for both events. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2009 Parks & Recreation Committee Proiects Chairperson Seeley requested this be added to the agenda so the committee could start brainstorming about upcoming projects they would like to see discussed or implemented in 2009. Items discussed were as follows: . Bald Eagle Water Ski Club - Develop the sliver of currently county owned property on Centerville Lake which will accommodate the Bald Eagle Water Ski Club shows. . 2009 Fete des Lacs RunlWalk. . Eradicating Buckthorn in our parks, as well as informing residents how to remove buckthorn from their property. . Climbing Wall installed at Tracie McBride Memorial Park. . Pergola behind the pump house at Tracie McBride Memorial Park. . Hidden Spring Park - Monitor plants that were replaced in 2008. . Program for Music in the Parks. . Lighting in the parks. . Tree trimming, tree removal and park safety. . Vandalism in parks. Chairperson Seeley discussed with the committee the need for a more defined process for projects. The committee has become frustrated with the plans they submit not being fully implemented as designed. Two examples are all the problems with Tracie McBride Memorial Park and Hidden Spring. Council Member Lee stated each project should really have a Project Manager, a member of the committee who oversees that the project is completed as the committee envisioned. The committee would like to meet with City Council and Public Works to further define a process that can be put into place so there are not further problems and frustrations with park projects. Motion was made by Chairperson Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Harris, to recommend to City Council that a Work Session be set up between the Committee, City Council and Public Works Staff to discuss ways all parties involved can improve the process of managing park related projects. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 30f4