2009-08-05 P & R Minutes Approved

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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 08-05-09 The committee discussed remaining details of the 8K Race; there currently are 81 participants registered, 140 t-shirts have been delivered, Sergeant Blanc’s list of conditions has been satisfied and Committee Member Branch has a written contingency plan. Council Member Lee is having a th meeting for volunteers Friday, August 7 to discuss assignments and hand out radios. Review - Music in the Park / BBQ at Hidden Spring Park Chairperson Seeley said she felt the Music in the Park Program was a big success with 50-60 people attending each performance she attended, though the numbers fluctuated, percentage wise it was a great turnout considering the program was rather short notice without a lot of advertising. All comments from residents were very positive. The budget for this program was economical and it gave the musicians a great venue. Committee Member Amundsen said he would like to see the budget increased to $2,000 in 2010 as we paid some great musicians very little. The committee agreed they would like to see all Music in the Park bands moved to Hidden Spring Park in 2010 if at all possible. th There were supplies (hot dogs, buns, water, soda, chips, etc.) left over from the July 14 Music in the Park/Volunteer Appreciation BBQ which the committee decided to use at the Sunday, August th 9 Music in the Park event. There were problems with the satellite facility at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park which will need to be addressed before next year’s programs begin, perhaps having maintenance two times a week at this busy park instead of once. Pedestrian & Bicycle Ramps/Curb Cut Outs on CSAH 14 at Lakeland Circle & Peltier Lake Drive From the summary of City Council Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2009: At the request of Parks & Recreation, Council directed that a letter be sent to Anoka County requesting pedestrian ramps in the curbs at Peltier Lake Drive and Lakeland Circle intersections. Included in the packet was a letter of support regarding this issue from Mr. Wayne LeBlanc. City Council Budget Update From the summary of City Council Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2009: Council met for a work session to discuss the budget following the regular meeting. The budget for 2009 is tracking pretty well, but capital expense items for trail project engineering and the final payment for 2085 Cedar Street may cause a deficit. The 2010 budget has an initial deficit of $236,719. Revenues will be lower due to building permits dropping substantially and a loss of $69,000 in Homestead Credit Aid. Expenses are higher due to planned seal coating. To balance the budget, a number of things were discussed, including: No cost of living adjustments for 2010, deferring capital expenses, cutting discretionary spending for 5 of 6