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• FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -5- April 14, 2004 Approval of Curtiss Field improvements and authorization to solicit bids (continued) Council member Talbot thanked everyone who has volunteered their time. He commented that he won't be able to swim around second base anymore! In response to his questions about the pond's incline along the western edge, vegetation, trees, path location, people and vehicular traffic at State Fair time, Parks and Public Works Director Maertz said the incline around the pond will be gradual. The trees and bushes, particularly along the western edge, will be quite dense. The trees will be very large and will have atwo-three year warranty. The path will loop around the pond and run along Snelling Drive. Idaho Avenue will be posted as a dead end street, but the only option for the apartment building tenants will be via Idaho. Council member Talbot asked if it would be possible to flood the pond and use it for skating. Parks and Public Works Director Maertz said the pond could be flooded and groomed, but until the actual pond contours are in place, he would not want to commit to that. Council member Talbot asked if any of the four funding sources are in jeopardy because of budgetary cuts and Administrator Worthington told him no. Mayor Gehrz thanked everyone, particularly the Park Commissioners and Council Liaisons, past and present, who contributed their time and energy toward this project: Patrick Dolan, Denise Deen, John Rothlisberger, Chuck Long, Jim Evans, David buckler, Donna Daykin, and Council Liaisons Bob Lamb and Laura Kuettel. She said that Curtiss Field is the only park that the City owns and it is a wonderful amenity for the community. She asked how the Park Commission will celebrate this park and what the implications are regarding maintenance and staff time. Parks and Public Works Director Maertz said that a special ribbon cutting ceremony might be held. H. R. Green is putting together a maintenance schedule, which will include vacuuming of the leaves every fall. Mayor Gehrz recommended the planting of native plants and asked if the City will be able to get anything donated. Parks and Public Works Director Maertz said there have been some conversations about that. Council member Kuettel said that it is important to have trees that will be hardy and appropriate for this climate. Parks and Public Works Director Maertz said the trees will be tolerant for this zone, plus they will be salt tolerant. RESOLUTION 2004-08 Kuettel moved adoption of Resolution 2004-08 accepting the plans and specifications for Curtiss Field and authorizing advertisement for bids. The motion was unanimously approved. • as