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ROSEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 2009 ROSEVILLE CITY HALL ~ 6:30PM PRESENT: Etten, D. Holt, M. Holt, Hiber, Jacobson, Pederson, Ristow, Stark, Willmus ABSENT: Brodt-Lenz STAFF: Brokke, Anfang INTRODUCTIONS/ROLL CALL/PUBLIC COMMENT 1. No Public Comment APPROVAL OF MINUTES – NOVEMBER 2, 2009 MEETING 2. Commission Recommendation:. Minutes for the November 2, 2009 meeting were approved unanimously CLEARWIRE PROPOSAL at ACORN PARK 3. Brokke briefed the Commission of the status of the Clearwire Proposal. Planning Commission discussed the Clearwire proposal following this Commission’s November discussion and recommendation. City Code suggests considering a multi-location tower when considering the addition of a communications tower to minimize the number of tower locations in the City. The original Clearwire proposal was for a mono pole. Although there are no specific additional proposals there has been discussions relating to a multi-provider pole/structural tower. The mono- pole is a 120’ structure with ground space of approximately 7’ x 7’, the multi-provider pole is 150’ tall and requires about 40’ x 60’ of ground space. Brokke has met with the City IT department and the City Manager to discuss locating a communications pole in Acorn Park. The City has sent out inquiries to gauge the interest by other providers. Commissioners questioned; Whether it is appropriate to have a multi-provider tower in Acorn Park. What is the potential for ice forming on the tower and dropping to the ground, especially since this is an activity area? Can the Commission recommend a single provider tower for Acorn Park? The unanimous concern is that a 40’ x 60’ ground area will impact the park. Commissioners commented that it is difficult to comment without a specific proposal. PARKS AND RECREATION SYSTEM MASTER PLAN UPDATE 4. Brokke updated the Commission on the progress of the Master Plan Update. The planning process is moving along. First Community Meeting was held on November 5, 2009. The workshop-like meeting involved over 70 community members. Listening Sessions are being scheduled for January and February. These sessions will involve community organizations as well as site specific sessions for each sector of Roseville. Commissioners recommended; Providing the Community Meeting findings online. o Revising the parks and recreation questionnaire into a shortened, more condensed version. o 2010 BUDGET UPDATE 5. Brokke reviewed the current status of the 2010 budget. Outdoor rinks were originally identified as a service to be cut from the 2010 budget. At recent Council meetings, there appears to be support to keep funding for the neighborhood rinks. A Diseased and Hazardous Trees line item has been established and identified as a “new 2010 item.” $100,000 was originally submitted because of the concern for Emerald Ash Borer. The o recommended budget is $50,000.