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Parks & Recreation Committee <br /> Meeting Minutes 03-03-10 <br /> Parks & Recreation and Bald Eagle Water Ski Club hauled all the brush off the lake and placed in piles near the <br /> trail on Saturday, February 27, 2010. Public Works will then chip it. <br /> Mr. Paul Palzer, Public Works Director sent the following concern via email: There is a concern about <br /> clearing the brush and trees in the area of the manhole and sanitary line along the lake in the park. The line is <br /> less than ten feet from the lake and if the shoreline erodes any farther, it may affect the sewer line. <br /> Mr. Tedd Peterson, Public Works, Mr. Mark Spitzmueller, Bald Eagle �Nater Ski Club, and Ms. Stephan <br /> discussed the issue of tl�e sewer line, as well as erosion of the bank. The trees will not be removed, but were <br /> trimmed up as far as possible. The stabilization of this bank should also be addressed. Mr. Peterson suggested <br /> rip rap when the park is being developed and requested the committee discuss this with Mr. Statz, City <br /> Engineer. <br /> Vice-Chairperson Grahek reported he worked with Bald Eagle Water Ski Club Members and they <br /> questioned whether we can trim private property with awner's permission, such as the rental property <br /> abutting the park. Mr. Spitzmueller's concern is the approach for the skiers is not smooth right now; <br /> if they wanted to get closer they would have to come in really sharp. Committee Member Grahek <br /> talked to Mr. Paul Palzer, Public Works who said Public Works cannot trim on private property, even <br /> with the property owner's permission. Perhaps the Ba1d Eagle Water Ski Club members could <br /> approach the property oumer regarding this. Mayor Capra was concerned about the Ski Club's <br /> jump/ramp sitting right in the middle of what would otherwise be a very nice view. It was mentioned <br /> the jump is mobile, to a certain extent. <br /> Movies in Park <br /> Committee Member Peterson asked to have this put on the agenda to get direction from the committee <br /> as to whether he should continue to research this item as something the committee would like to offer <br /> either as a free park program or possibly a fund raiser for the committee. Committee Member ' <br /> Peterson stated rental of the equipment could be up to $2,000, but felt there were other options that <br /> would work and be more economical. It was the consensus of the committee to have Committee <br /> member Peterson investigate other options and while the committee probably could not charge for the <br /> event due to copy right issues, it would be possible to have a`free will offering' or perhaps sell <br /> popcorn. <br /> Accelerator Plav Epuipment Recall <br /> Mr. Tedd Peterson, Public Works found the Accelerator Play Equipment being offered through the <br /> current catalog. This equipment was recalled due to a safety issue. Ms. Stephan contacted Mr. Harlan <br /> Lehman, Minnesota Wisconsin Playground, Inc., the salesperson for the equipment questioning: why <br /> is this still being offered if it was recalled? We are not happy with the piece of equipment as it is <br /> because it was altered from something the children used and enjoyed to something that is not what we <br /> ordered or intended for that playground, it is now basically a pole. We were not compensated for the <br /> change and feel the quality is less than we purchased. Any ideas would be appreciated. <br /> Through multiple discussions it was determined the new version of the Accelerator Play Equipment <br /> will be shipped to the City free of charge and Public Works will install it. <br /> 7of8 <br />