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Parks & Recreation Committee <br /> Meeting Minutes 03-03-10 <br /> <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 /> <br />Mr. Paul Palzer, Public Works Director sent the following concern via email: <br />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 /> <br />Mr. Tedd Peterson, Public Works, Mr. Mark Spitzmueller, Bald Eagle Water Ski Club, and Ms. Stephan <br />discussed the issue of the 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 /> <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 owner’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 Bald Eagle Water Ski Club members could <br />approach the property owner 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 /> <br />Movies in Park <br /> <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 /> <br /> <br />Accelerator Play Equipment Recall <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <br /> <br /> <br />7 of 8 <br /> <br />