2009-05-06 P & R Minutes Approved

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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 05-06-09 Member Lee said the budget concerns are very real, but also felt if we do not proceed with this project now, we may not get it done, and it would be a shame not to utilize a $750,000 grant. Mr. Martin added that the bids they have been receiving for other projects are very reasonable with today’s economic situation. Mr. Statz said at this point there is nothing that can be taken out of the project to reduce costs as all elements are required by the grant. Mr. Larson had reported that he did not believe the driveway could be moved as the property owner wasn’t in favor of it. Mr. Martin felt the small ‘pocket park’ could be made to work with the driveway where it is. The committee discussed removing the pergola, even as an alternate, because of financial constraints. Removing the pergola would allow the fountain to be moved over to accommodate the driveway better. The committee directed Mr. Martin to remove the pergola from the plan. Mr. Martin reported he had gotten quotes for the fountain and engraving which were as high as $25,000. He went back looking for other options and found if granite were used from the ‘bone yard’ the cost for the fountain could be $5,000 - $6,000 without the engraving. Instead of engraving on the granite, the committee discussed buying brass plaques and having them engraved, instead of engraving on the granite. The committee then discussed the sign kiosk, which from the sign company Mr. Martin received bids from, were quoted at approximately $10,000. The committee felt there were many other options to do this less expensive and directed Bonestroo to not proceed with this option. Council Member Lee will come back to the next committee meeting with some other ideas for a kiosk. Bonestroo will leave space for the kiosk in the design and asked whether to stub electric? The committee opted for no electricity to the kiosk itself as it will not need lights. Grading was also discussed for the park. Mr. Statz reported he had met with representatives of MNDOT regarding some of the trail requirements. The committee discussed ADA requirements such as striping or stamping and coloring trails to include the required color contrast. IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES April 1, 2009 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes Vice Chairperson Amundsen requested changing the wording on page 2 of 7, second paragraph, to read ‘Dates were briefly discussed, a week night would be preferred by the LaValles, but a weekend could work.’ Motion was made by Committee Member Haiden, seconded by Committee Member Lee, to approve the April 1, 2009 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes with the above correction. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. April 8, 2009 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes On page 2 of 3, under Recruiting Volunteers, Committee Member Branch asked that Creative Kids Daycare be changed to Creative Kids Child Care. Motion was made by Committee Member Branch, seconded by Committee Member Haiden to approve the April 8, 2009 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes with the above correction. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2 of 5