2009-04-01 P & R Minutes Approved

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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 04-01-09 entire thing, including footings as an alternate. Committee Member Haiden questioned what exactly does being an alternate mean, to which Mr. Statz answered once we know what the actual bids are, if there is room in budget, the alternate will be added to the project. A lengthy discussion was had regarding the fountain, the type of material to be used, the potential for a sculpture and costs associated with writing and finishing of script on the fountain base. Discussion was also had of ways to discourage skateboarders from using the fountain to grind. Varieties of benches presented were also discussed. Mr. Mark Statz reviewed the trail alignments for each of the segments included in the project. Vice- Chairperson Amundsen raised concern over the Mill Road segment, noting that drainage from yards was going to be directed over the trail in some locations. He stated that the committee would prefer the trails sit up off the ground a bit to avoid this problem which could cause ice-up in the winter and spring. Mr. Statz stated that this could be done, but that it may increase the cost of the storm sewer in the area, but said he would work with Mr. Palzer to evaluate what could be afforded. There were no other major concerns with the alignments. IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Manlh 18.2009 Parks & Recreation Committee Meetinl!: Minutes Motion was made by Chairperson Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Selander, to approve the March 18, 2009 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes as is. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. The Draft Minutes of the March 24, 2009 Special Joint City Council and Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes were included in this packet, but the committee does not need to approve these as they will be approved at the City Council level. V. COMMITTEE BUSINESS Due to the length of the discussion regarding the trail and park project the committee opted to table everything under Committee Business and Updates except for the Centennial Soccer Club's request for the use of the soccer fields at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, Earth Day and the Xcelerator Retro-Fit Kit for the play structure at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. An extra meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 6:30 to discuss the items tabled. Ms. Stephan will ensure this meeting is posted. Trail Proiect This item was discussed under appearances. Plavl!round Safety Issues This item was tabled until the next scheduled committee meeting. 30f7