2009-03-04 P & R Minutes Approved

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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 03-04-09 des Lacs. The committee will meet with Bonestroo and the Centerville Lions on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 6:30. Ms. Stephan will ensure this meeting is posted. Council Member Lee will notify a Centerville Lion Representative. Mr. Geoff Martin was in attendance to discuss potential trail side park locations and get feedback from the committee. The Transportation Enhancement Trail Grant shows a trail side park as a type of trail head with information available in perhaps a kiosk area. There are three (3) areas being considered; a location at City Hall, the corner site abutting St. Genevieve where County Road 14 was moved, and a small site on Centerville Lake abutting County Road 14. The committee did not feel a City Hall site was desirable, but liked the idea of a trail side park by the church as a focal point entering the City of Centerville. The site on Centerville Lake is small with a very steep slope, this would not work well as the park itself, but the committee would like to incorporate this piece, perhaps into the parcel abutting to the church property, making one long park. The piece on the lake could be used for viewing of the Bald Eagle Water-Ski Shows, the sunset, fireworks, etc. if the bank were converted into a seating area. It might also be possible to acquire abutting property from St, Paul Water Utility, which would give access to the area with a lower slope. This portion of the park would just be slightly developed. Some ideas for the trail side park were as follows; ? Peace Pole – Celebrating the City’s Heritage using four languages; French, English, German, Lakota ? Information Kiosk ? Lighting for both the north and south ends of the park ? Water Fountain as a focal point ? Benches, Bike Racks ? Trees ? Arbor ? Pervious Pavement. ? Small Fishing Pier (There is no fishing at Hidden Spring Park or along County Road 14 between the lakes, a pier or dock here would be a nice addition) ? No Stairs Mr. Martin asked the committee to define their priorities, which were as follows; Water Fountain Feature, Trail Map (Kiosk), Lighting, Drinking Fountain, Benches, Bike Racks, Arbor, possibly a Fishing Pier at a later time. The committee would like the name of the park to evolve from something relevant to the City’s heritage. Mr. Martin will bring examples of an information type kiosk to the next meeting. Discussion was then had between the committee and Mr. Gary Morien regarding the pedestrian bridge which would cross the creek behind City Hall. There were questions regarding wood decking versus concrete decking, the cost, longevity and maintenance of each. Mr. Morien stated the choices were limited by MNDOT requirements. Vice-Chairperson Amundsen was concerned about the type of steel 3 of 7