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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 08-05-09 Hidden Spring Park. There were two outstanding items yet to be completed, which have now been finished. Mr. Statz stated they are finished with everything on their checklist and part of agreement was that Bonestroo would forego payment for Engineering Services until all outstanding issues were resolved. At this time they would like to ask for fina1 payment of$4,472.41. Chairperson Seeley agreed that the items were completed, but wanted to make a general statement regarding the park. She said that while this park was a long, complicated process, at the time we were trying to get it done fast (in time for the August Festival) and there were many things that were not accomplished as envisioned by the committee, but currently every time she goes to the park she can't help think what a beautiful park it has turned into. Committee Members and Council Member Lee also reported comments they have received from residents regarding the park and the public's overall perspective seems to be that Hidden Spring Park is a wonderful addition to Centerville's park system. Chairperson Seeley also stated that while the committee still hopes something can be figured out to get water flow from the hidden spring; the mature trees, the layout of the park, the raingarden and plantings have evolved into a wonderful park. It is also hoped the lake shore plantings fill in more in the next few years and the park becomes less maintenance than it was this sununer. Motion was made by Chairperson Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Amundsen to recommend City Council issue final payment in the amount of $4,472.21 to Bonestroo for Engineering Services at Hidden Spring Park. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Review Detailed Drawin!!s of Culvert Crossin!! on Brian Drive The committee reviewed the culvert on Brian Drive. Due to the incline of the bank there will need to be some type of railing on that portion of the trail. Mr. Statz suggested a knee wall type railing which is similar to what is along Main Street near Waterworks. The committee said this recommendation was acceptable. 3. Review Detailed Drawinl!S of Trailside Park Mr. Mark Statz, City Engineer made an appearance at the Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting to discuss the final detailed drawings of the proposed trailside park that is part of the trail project. The committee has been working with Bonestroo on this project since this spring. Mr. Statz reported that the project will most likely go out for bids this winter and be completed spring 2010. The committee reviewed all the drawings, discussed the details of the both the north and the south parks along CSHA 14 and Centerville Lake and were happy with the plans which have incorporated all the suggestions and changes the committee has made over the last meetings. Motion was made by Committee Member Haiden, seconded by Chairperson Seeley to inform City Council that the plans for the trailside park were reviewed and accepted as presented by Mr. Mark Statz, City Engineer. Motion carried unanimously. It was questioned whether the City actually owns the property yet, and if so could Public Works clear the property of brush and the scrub trees instead of including it in the bid? Ms. Stephan will forward this question to the City Administrator. 20f6