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The committee briefly discussed the possibility of a skate park in the future, and came to the conclusion that the City will probably start with a Tier I Skate Park. The general consensus of the Parks and Recreation Committee was to have it run by the City and not through the YMCA. Councilmember Broussard Vickers questioned the insurance liabilities. Specifically, what would it do to the City's insurance policy if a claim were filed against it? What happens with claims? She would like to see the perspective on filed liability claims, and doesn't want to jeopardize our current policy. Councilmember Broussard-Vickers requested additional research on the insurance issues. Ms. Lien will research the insurance issues. Grants Ms. Lien distributed a copy of the original grant application that was submitted last year for Laurie LaMotte Park. Ms. Lien explained that there are enough changes to the original grant application, that a public hearing will be required. Some of the changes to the original application include: letters of support, updated fees fur playground equipment, skate park, lighting, etc. Ms. Lien requested the committee members' review the original grant application, make any changes and/or suggestions, and submit their changes at the next meeting. The grant application is due at the end of March. Centennial Hockey Association (CRA) Mr. Peterson explained his concerns with the Centennial Hockey Association using the rink for more than the allotted time agreed upon. The CRA is allotted three hours per day, three days per week. They are now using the rink for the entire night (four hours), all three days per week. The local youth aren't able to use the rink at all those nights. Additionally, the hockey players are also using the pleasure rink, which they aren't supposed to use at all. The committee concluded that since the year is almost over, there isn't a lot we can do about it for the remainder of this year, but this is definitely something to take into consideration next year. Jackets for Rink Attendants and Parks and Recreation Members Ms. Lien explained she had ordered nine (9) jackets, five (5) for each of the Parks and Recreation members, and four (4) for the rink attendants. We will leave one at the warming house for the rink attendants to use while on duty. The other three (3) will remain at City Hall for future use when needed. The cost of each jacket is roughly $25, which includes the embroidery. Ms. Lien will distribute the exact fees once the invoice is received. Members can pay fur their jacket at that time. Como Plan Amendment Ms. Lien commented that she had spoke with Mr. PaIzer regarding updating the Comp Plan. Mr. PaIzer mentioned that there are several items in the Comp Plan that need updating, and suggested the entire Comp Plan be updated at one time, rather than the Parks and Recreation Committee updating just the part related to parks and recreation. Mr. March recommended the "trail updates" be incorporated into the amendment at the same time as the Pheasant Marsh updates. The City will probably contact Dean Johnson with Resource Strategies when it is time for the amendments. 4 L