2010-03-03 P & R Minutes Approved

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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 03-03-10 Music in the Parks Program Ms. Stephan received the following email correspondence from Ms. Kathi LaValle. She is unable to attend this meeting, but wanted her request brought to the committee for discussion. Does Centerville plan to offer music in the park again this year? I play with the Centennial Community Band, which is 35 member concert band in Circle Pines and they have asked me to contact you about performing a concert. Would this be a possibility? The Centennial Community Band plays classical concert music. I am not sure about how they would fit. The leader asked me to check with you. They usually play parks for about $300 to be donated to the fund that goes for buying additional percussion instruments, or music. We’ve played at Blaine City Hall Park a couple of times for that amount. (But I think they would play for less) It’s really a very good band. Maybe they would have to set up in the parking lot? It may not work. Let me know what you think…I can ask the band leader. The committee is interested in this option as well as the other bands affiliated with Ms. LaValle that played in the parks last year. They would like Ms. LaValle to attend the next meeting if possible to discuss dates, bands, availability and costs. The committee would like to use the $1,500 donation from American Family Insurance for the Music in the Parks Program in 2010. Motion was made by Committee Member Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Selander to recommend to City Council fund the 2010 Music in the Park Program with the $1,500 donation received from American Family Insurance. All in Favor. Motion carried unanimously. Park Planning (Branch) Chairperson Branch requested this item be tabled until the next scheduled Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting. Discussion of History of Parks (Future Developments, Plans, Additions, Park Overview) This item was tabled due to the length of the meeting. VI. UPDATES Review of Skate Nights The committee felt the Skate Nights went very well and were well attended. All comments received were favorable about the event. The committee would like to continue this as a yearly event. 2010 ~ 8K Run Update from Chairperson Branch via email: Mr. Allen, Vacation Sports has sent a request to Mr. Dallas Larson, City Administrator, for the use of the trails and Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Warming House for March 20, 2010 to hold a spring 5 of 8