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The Parks and Recreation Committee would like the City Council to recognize these figures provided through the recent audit as current Park Funds. Skate Park Mr. Peterson explained that he was at a conference put on by the League of Minnesota Cities on Tuesday, and Skate Parks were a major topic of discussion at this conference. Discussions related to Tier I parks confirmed what we bad already know regarding helmets, kneepads, height of equipmeot, etc. Mr. Peterson confirmed that the hockey boards are adequate for "fencing". Signage will need to be addressed. Mr. Peterson will follow-up on the insurance issues and will also contact SunRamp Solutions for a list of Cities he can contact fur references. Motion by Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. LeBlanc to recommend to City Council to accept Requests for Proposals (RFP's) for laying concrete in the ice rink at Laurie LaMotte Park, per the engineers specifications. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. The Committee opted to refer to the "Skate Park" in the future as a "Wheels Park". Motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Ms. DeVine to accept Requests for Proposals (RFP's) for equipment/ramps for a future Wheels Park at Laurie LaMotte Park. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. ColI!Prehensive Plan Amendment Ms. Lien explained that she had provided each member a copy of anything related to Parks and/or Parks and Recreation areas in the Comp Plan. Mr. March had requested that each of the members review it and make any changes or recommendations prior to the meeting. He is looking for the Parks and Recreation Committee to specifY exactly what they want amended in the Comp Plan. Ms. Lien requested that any changes or recommeodations be forwarded to her as soon as possible. She will compile them and then forward to Mr. March. Earth Day The Committee confirmed the plans for the Earth Day activities. Mr. Peterson will purchase pop and trash bags while Mr. Walter will purchase cookies. All will be placed at both parks and City Hall. The festivities will begin at 9:00 am Volunteers can meet at City Hall, Royal Meadows Park or Tracie McBride Park. Mr. Porter will be at Royal Meadows Park, Ms. DeVine and Mr. Walter will be at Tracie McBride Park, Mr. Peterson will be at Laurie LaMotte Park and Mr. LeBlanc will be at the Wargo Nature Center with a table set up on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Committee. Ms. DeVine will talk to Mr. Magill from Comer Express to see ifhe would be willing to donate the use ofhis sign to the Parks and Recreation Committee for advertising for volunteers. Committee Member Vacancies After discussion, the Committee elected to conduct interviews at the meeting in May. Ms. Lien will set up the interviews in IS-minute intervals with a start time of 6:00 p.m. 3