2009-03-04 P & R Minutes Approved

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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 03-04-09 bridges that he has seen rust, to which Mr. Morien replied they are made from self weathering steel which will rust at the beginning, but seals itself after several rains. Painted bridges become a maintenance problem with peeling paint. Mr. Paul Palzer asked about removing graffiti and lighting around the bridge area. These are items to think about and discuss further at the next meeting. Mr. Morien will bring more information and examples. A liaison was assigned to each different element of the project design as was discussed at our joint Parks & Recreation/City Council meeting several weeks ago to enable better, more timely communication between all groups involved. They are as follows: Projects Park Board Member '09 Park Additions Kevin Selander (fountain, trail map, drinking fountain, benches, bike rack & arbor) '09 Trail Project Kevin Amundsen '09 Bridge feature Mark Haiden LaMotte drainage pond Suzanne Seeley Battle of the Bands & Savannah Lee Music in the Parks Fete des Lacs 8k run Pat Branch Phase II McBride Park Lori Harris Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Drainage Pond Update Mr. Mark Statz, City Engineer was in attendance to discuss the suggested alternate location of the drainage pond at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. After discussion the in the south west corner of the park, committee would like to reiterate to City Council that they are adamantly opposed to the pond being located in the south west corner of the park and strongly recommend City Council consider the south east corner behind the homerun fence as the committee originally suggested. The alternate location ,, would be taking the soccer field which is continually used during the summer season, taking green , space that is in a high traffic area and creating an unsafe area too close to the active spaces of the park. Council Member Lee reported that in talking to Doug Porter, Centennial Soccer, that this particular Mr. soccer field is the only regulation size field at the park. Motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Amundsen, seconded by Chairperson Seeley that , following a presentation by Mr. Mark Statz, City Engineer regarding additional information as , to the purpose and benefits to the City of the drainage pond emorial Park being in Laurie LaMotte M located in the south west corner the committee does not support this location and would , recommend City Council locate the drainage pond in the outh ast corner of Laurie LaMotte se Memorial Park as originally recommended. All in favor. Motion carried by the committee unanimously. 4 of 7