2010-05-05 P & R Minutes Approved

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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 05-05-10 Committee Member Haiden requested changing ‘accepting the minutes as is’ to ‘with the above corrections’ on page 3 of 8. Motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Haiden, to approve the April 7, 2010 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes with the above corrections. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. COMMITTEE BUSINESS Flag Pole at Cornerstone Park Mr. Dallas Larson, City Administrator reported to the committee that the City will be getting a free 20 foot aluminum flagpole from the City of Oak Park Heights and thought it might be incorporated into Cornerstone Park. Mr. Larson asked the committee to consider whether we have a place that a light could be added for the flag, either by the kiosk or the fountain area? Mr. Mark Statz, City Engineer added ‘I'm sure we can accommodate another light, where ever it goes, we can run conduit to feed the light’. The committee discussed various locations, including Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park and determined they liked the idea of placing it in Cornerstone Park. It will have high visibility and be easier to light. Of the areas discussed for placement in Cornerstone Park it was decided the best place would be near the kiosk and would like to ask Mr. Mark Statz to have Bonestroo’s Landscape Engineers incorporate this into the plan. Ms. Stephan will pass this on to Mr. Statz. VI. UPDATES Flea Market / Good Turn Event The committee discussed the organization of the upcoming Flea Market on Saturday, May 8, 2010, the logistics of which members will be there, what time to meet, etc. This was posted earlier in the week since there is potential for a quorum. 1,400 fliers were printed and sent out with the utility bills. The committee also had approximately 200 additional printed to distribute. Some of the cost can be absorbed by the Anoka County Score Funds as part of recycling, but some of the cost will need to be incurred by the committee. There is a $5 charge per slot on the hockey rink being charged which could cover these costs. Committee Member Seeley was able to acquire a banner from Coca Cola advertising the Flea Market. Mayor Capra was able to do the same for the Good Turn Event. The owner of All Around Rental had discussed the idea of bringing an inflatable to the park for the small children, but this has not been confirmed and the City does not have a copy of liability insurance at this time. Committee Member Seeley will contact the owner and remind him of the insurance requirement. 2010 ~ 8K Run Committee Member Branch updated the committee with a modified 8K budget with some expenses cut; such as not needing to re-register the run, cutting down on satellites and the need for only 10 radios, opposed to 20. Radios to be used with the 8K Run and the Parade were discussed at the April meeting. Ms. Stephan determined that Public Works only has 2 older radios that will probably not serve our purpose. Mayor Capra was discussing buying radios instead of renting them annually for 2 of 6