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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 01-07-09 Drainage Pond -Lawrie LaMotte Memorial Park Mayor Capra had asked Chairperson Seeley to discuss with the committee a passible future drainage pond at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park in connection with the downtown redevelopment. The committee questioned why, if this was for a downtown redevelopment project, that the drainage pond be located on park property instead of the property being developed. The committee discussed different options such as widening existing marshy areas or locating the pond in one of the lesser used areas and building deeper and smaller so it looks visually appealing, but doesn't take up too much space. It was decided the area behind the homerun fence, in the south east corner, would be the best location, if it is necessary to put on pond on park property, as it is already a low area and would not occupy desirable park space. Motion was made by Chairperson Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Selander, to recommend to City Council that if it rr necessary to use Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park property for a drainage pond, the desirable location would be the south east Garner of the park, outside of the home run fence. This area felt to have the Ieast traffic, would have the least impact an the park and provide better safety for children by being located out of the way. All in Favor. Motion passed unanimously. Im act to Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Pra er -Centerville TE Trail Grant Project Mr. Mark Statz, City Engineer, requested the committee review, and Chairperson Seeley sign, a letter regarding the Impact to Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Property -Centerville TE Trail Grant Project. Mr. Statz sent a cagy of a letter for the committee's review with the following explanation: Some of the language in the letter is required by law, so the Parks Committee could recommend same changes to the language if they wish, but we'd have to lack it aver to make sure it doesn't eliminate the necessary wording. The purpose of the letter is to ensure the Federal Highway Administration that no one is forcing this project on the people that manage the parks. Mr. Statz met with the committee briefly to answer any questions. There were some concerns about where the trail ended on the map, but Mr. Statz stated for this purpose the trail was only shown within the boundaries of the park and not extended beyond the park, this does not mean the trail ends there. Motion was made by Committee Member Hoiden, seconded by Committee Member Branch to support the letter as written by Sanestroo to be signed by Chairperson Seeley. All in Favor. Motion passed unanimously. VI. UPDATES Park_Si~na~n_urs, park rules, no tresnassin~, na fishing, etc.) Both Chairperson Seeley and Vice~Chairpersan Amundsen brought copies of a variety of park signage options for the committee's review. The wording and placements of signs were discussed. One option was to place a sign {s) actually in the water to discourage boaters. The sign would then be visible from the lake side. Committee Member Hoiden stated that he felt that would ruin the natural beauty of the ]akeshaxe and not necessary as the rocks on the shoreline would keep boaters from landing. There was 3 of 4