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ways to health" supporting walking for leisure or as a form of transportation, and connect people to destinations. The county will match 50 percent of the • cost of the benches up to a maximum price. Abernathy noted that there is an application process so as a Commission we will have to come up with desirable location for these benches. Abernathy will be looking at the depth of the application process and report back with what direction the Commission should be taking next. Rink Updates- Pittman reported that flooding is on track and will continue as weather permits. The mini mobiles to be placed at Falcon Heights Elementary and Grove Park are delayed but are in contact with the mini mobile company on getting some type of shelter out to those sites. 4. 2008 Winterfest event and 5K-Abernathy passed out a list of duties needing to be done if a 5K run/race is to be done at the 2008 Winterfest event. Her suggestion after discussing the event with Staff is to wait until 2009 to implement a 5K and have it be an event on its own. By waiting until 2009, resources can be allocated, money can be budgeted, and planning can be well thought out rather than implemented this coming year. The Commission agreed to wait until spring of 2009 to implement a 5K fun run/race. In the mean time, Abernathy and the Commission will work on details and outside groups/resources that may be helpful for this event. . 5. Comprehensive Plan Mielke reported that the next section in need of work is the future needs analysis and planning section. Mielke suggested using an upcoming meeting to begin thoughts for this section. 6. Elect New Chair Green volunteered to be the Chair for the 2008 year. 7. Commission Goal for 2008 This item will be moved to the January meeting. 8. New Business Thomas asked the Commission if there were any updates on the chemicals used in our parks as well as if the Environment Commission has this as an item for discussion this year. Abernathy reported that after talking to Justin Miller the City Administrator, it is not a topic on their agenda at this time. Pittman reported that the City has recently cancelled Trugreen-Chemlawn's (who use spray fertilizers) service on City grounds. The City will begin using granular fertilizer and doing the application in-house. Thomas suggested researching other cities to see what other cities are using and still meet with the Environment Commission to get their thoughts on this hot topic. Abernathy will be talking to Justin Miller on setting up a joint meeting. • Next Park Commission meeting will be Monday, January 14 at 6:30pm