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Parks & Recreation Committee <br /> Meeting Minutes 08-05-09 <br /> <br />Hidden Spring Park. There were two outstanding items yet to be completed, which have now been <br />finished. Mr. Statz stated they are finished with everything on their checklist and part of agreement <br />was that Bonestroo would forego payment for Engineering Services until all outstanding issues <br />were resolved. At this time they would like to ask for final payment of $4,472.41. <br /> <br />Chairperson Seeley agreed that the items were completed, but wanted to make a general statement <br />regarding the park. She said that while this park was a long, complicated process, at the time we <br />were trying to get it done fast (in time for the August Festival) and there were many things that <br />were not accomplished as envisioned by the committee, but currently every time she goes to the <br />park she can’t help think what a beautiful park it has turned into. Committee Members and Council <br />Member Lee also reported comments they have received from residents regarding the park and the <br />public’s overall perspective seems to be that Hidden Spring Park is a wonderful addition to <br />Centerville’s park system. Chairperson Seeley also stated that while the committee still hopes <br />something can be figured out to get water flow from the hidden spring; the mature trees, the layout <br />of the park, the raingarden and plantings have evolved into a wonderful park. It is also hoped the <br />lake shore plantings fill in more in the next few years and the park becomes less maintenance than <br />it was this summer. <br /> <br />Motion was made by Chairperson Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Amundsen to <br />recommend City Council issue final payment in the amount of $4,472.21 to Bonestroo for <br />Engineering Services at Hidden Spring Park. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br /> 2. Review Detailed Drawings of Culvert Crossing on Brian Drive <br /> <br />The committee reviewed the culvert on Brian Drive. Due to the incline of the bank there will need <br />to be some type of railing on that portion of the trail. Mr. Statz suggested a knee wall type railing <br />which is similar to what is along Main Street near Waterworks. The committee said this <br />recommendation was acceptable. <br /> <br />3. Review Detailed Drawings of Trailside Park <br /> <br />Mr. Mark Statz, City Engineer made an appearance at the Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting <br />to discuss the final detailed drawings of the proposed trailside park that is part of the trail project. <br />The committee has been working with Bonestroo on this project since this spring. Mr. Statz <br />reported that the project will most likely go out for bids this winter and be completed spring 2010. <br />The committee reviewed all the drawings, discussed the details of the both the north and the south <br />parks along CSHA 14 and Centerville Lake and were happy with the plans which have <br />incorporated all the suggestions and changes the committee has made over the last meetings. <br /> <br />Motion was made by Committee Member Haiden, seconded by Chairperson Seeley to inform <br />City Council that the plans for the trailside park were reviewed and accepted as presented by <br />Mr. Mark Statz, City Engineer.Motion carried unanimously. <br /> <br /> <br />It was questioned whether the City actually owns the property yet, and if so could Public Works <br />clear the property of brush and the scrub trees instead of including it in the bid? Ms. Stephan will <br />forward this question to the City Administrator. <br /> <br />2 of 6 <br /> <br />