2009-06-03 P & R Minutes Approved

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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 06-03-09 permit request to the county early next week and coordinate that effort with Mr. Larson and Ms. Terri Kline at the county. I also have letters ready to submit to notify Anoka County Dispatch, North Ambulance, Centennial Lakes Fire Department as well as the Centennial Lakes Police Department. I delayed the permit application because of the work being done on CSAH 14. As far as the road crossing for the run, we will need to detour traffic for the parade anyway, so I don't think it will be an issue, we'll just need police presence for traffic enforcement. We will have MANY volunteers along the route, watching for any health issues. We'll have 4x4 ATVs stationed through out the course as well. Our volunteers will have radio communication for both events, to coordinate barricade placement and removal as well as apprise every one of any unplanned issues. Committee Member Branch has contacted all of the sponsors and asked for logos the way they want to see them on the T-Shirts/Flier for the event. Committee Member Branch and Sergeant Blanc rode the course by bicycle and noted any areas of concern that will have to be dealt with such as traffic crossings. Sergeant Blanc would like another water stop added in the Anoka County Park. Closing the entrance to the park for approximately 20 minutes was discussed and Committee Member Branch will discuss this with the County. Barricades were discussed. Council Member Lee stated that these are ordered for the parade and can be moved for the run. The shirt design, flier design, sponsor donations and volunteers were also discussed, as well as the need to get the word out about the run so people will get registered. Chairperson Seeley is going to check with the Anoka County Parks Staff to see if race fliers can be hung on the board at the County Park. Ms. Stephan reported that we do have approval from Anoka County, but nothing in writing yet. The application and fee have been sent in. Emergency vehicles will be able to get in to the trail system; the gates will just need to be opened and Public Works has the ability to open these. Tree / Buckthorn / Poison Ivy Removal at Eagle Park Ms. Stephan reported she was in the process of trying to obtain more information as to how other cities handle poison ivy and buckthorn and would report back to the committee. To have it treated by an outside company is an expensive option. Music in the Park The following have been scheduled and confirmed. Ms. Stephan will make up a flier and get it sent out to the businesses and on the web site. 7 CATS SWING ~ Tuesday the 7th of July at 7:00 p.m. at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. TOM LEE ~ Tuesday the 14th of July at 7:00 p.m. at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park 6 of 7