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