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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 04-01-09 explained the pricing received for the Big Band was a bit high, saying that while they often get higher fees for some of the bigger park events or parties, they offer a reduced rate to City park events and Senior Center picnics as a community service. The LaValles are Centerville residents and the members are all from the local area and Ms. LaValle said to play in our own backyard (Centerville) would be an honor and they would play for any amount that the committee has in their budget. She asked the committee to please consider their band for a rate of $300, but know that we would accept any offer less than that as well, that would be extended. Chairperson Seeley said it was a very exciting to offer this type of program in our community and thanked the LaValles. Council Member Lee asked about power, how much space the band needed, and questioned whether it would be best at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park or at Hidden Spring Park? The pavilions at the parks are on a 26 x 26 pad, there is not electricity available at the Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park pavilion, but there is at Hidden Spring Park. Council Member Lee suggested using the area underneath the roof of the warming house shelter in case of bad weather. Ms. LaValle said all that would be required was a space approximately 16' x 20' and power. They would be open to doing a couple of shows, perhaps one with the Big Band and one with either the quintet or the 7 piece swing band. Dates were briefly discussed, a weekend night would be preferred by the LaValles, but a weekend could work. Also included in the packet was correspondence from Fred Bailey, Banjo Bandits whom Ms. Stephan had talked to on the phone. The Banjo Bandits play Dixieland and 30's-40's music (plus some contemporary if requested) which Mr. Bailey said goes over really great with audiences in Sununer Park Concerts. They play regularly at parks, clubs and other venues throughout the Twin City area. Mr. Bailey said the Banjo Bandits could do a 1 to 1.5 hour, 6 musician show in Centerville this sununer for $150. The date would have to be negotiated to fit yours/our schedule. The committee will discuss this item later in the meeting following the appearances of Mr. Mark Statz and Mr. GeoffMartin. Mr. Mark Statz. City EBlnneer. Trail Proied - Mr. Gooff Martin. Bonestroo. Landscape Desilm Mr. Statz had emailed the proposed driveway change prior to the meeting and had said he had received a call back from Mr. Charles Cadenhead, Anoka County, regarding the changes to the driveway on CSAH 14 to accommodate the park. Mr. Cadenhead didn't see a problem with the change as long as the property owner felt we were still giving them reasonable access. Mr. Statz asked that Mr. Dallas Larson set up an appointment with the property owner to discuss these changes. At the last meeting Mr. Geoff Martin had presented a number of concept plans for the park, made changes according to the committee's input and presented those new concepts to the committee. Mr. Martin provided the committee with a memo that sununarizes the committee's decisions regarding the design of the main park and north park associated with the TE Grant Trail Improvement Project, which will be attached to these minutes. The committee discussed whether the pergola would be an alternate in the bidding process and would it be desirable to have the footings put in without actually having funding for the pergola in preparation for installation at a later date. Mr. Statz suggested if the pergola is going to be an alternate to bid the 20f7