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51 o Becker -Finn voiced her concern for setting precedence by splitting the park and the 52 effects on more areas throughout the City. 53 o Newby inquired into a way of arriving at the preservation sense of the park without 54 dividing it up. 55 An active discussion around the Commission table continued, with commissioners inquiring into 56 how classifications of other parks around the City were recognized. 57 • Gelbach commented that he views how the City cares for woodland areas as conservancy 58 parks no matter what they are classified. 59 o Holt commented that he feels that reclassification does not affect how properties are 60 viewed and considered for development & management. Changing a classification 61 does not have any impact on how a park is dealt with. All commissioners are 62 concerned about our natural resources. 63 o Stoner summarized that the neighborhood is concerned about Twin Lakes and 64 impacts on Twin Lakes. And recognized the petition from the community and look to 65 have future discussions on whether the commission should make a recommendation 66 to the Council. 67 68 Commission Recommendation: 69 • Motion by Doneen, second by Gelbach, to accept the community petition. 70 • Nomination passed unanimously. 71 72 Lisa McCormick asked for information on the park dedication process and recent actions by the 73 Commission. 74 75 Anfang recognized a commentary from Rita Mix supporting the petition submitted by McCormick. 76 77 6. CEDARHOLM GOLF COURSE DISCUSSION 78 Golf Course Superintendent joined the Commission Table for the Golf Course discussion. 79 80 Brokke summarized the upcoming discussion explaining capital needs, shift in course usage and 81 Council requests to review operations, uses, financial position, capital improvement needs and make 82 a recommendation. 83 84 Cedarholm was built in 1959, it was acquired by the City in 1967 and operates as an enterprise fund. 85 86 Golf Course staff are shared with other areas within the Parks & Recreation Department including 87 turf management and marketing services. 88 89 Commissioners questioned why we can't just raise fees to expand revenues. McDonagh explained 90 that our fees are based on the local market for similar courses and the philosophy to serve the local 91 golf community. We achieve the revenues we do because of our strength in rounds played. If we 92 raise green fees do we chase away the young golfers or the family golfing together. 93 • Gelbach commented that an additional $2/round will balance the budget. How do we 94 recognize that increase without raising the fees. 95 96 Holt inquired into bringing together a brainstorming group from a range of industry professionals to 97 share information. 98 99 7. PARK and RECREATION RENEWAL PROGRAM STATUS 100 • 4 Park Buildings are completed and opened for use, 2 more buildings are coming online in 101 April. 102 0 Work continues on the Park Shelters with facilities opening April 15.