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~ Minutes <br />City of Falcon Heights, Park and Recreation Commission Meeting <br />May 12, 2008 <br />6:30PM <br />Meeting Chair. Annie Green <br />Minutes By: Lisa Abernathy <br />Present: Tim Pittman, Michael Thomas, Melissa Weber-Sanders, Chuck Long. <br />Absent: Paula Mielke, Paul Faust and Gary Kwong <br />1. Meeting called to order 6:35 PM <br />2. Approval of minutes April 14, 2008 Meeting. <br />Motion made by Weber-Sanders <br />• <br />3. Tour Open Land Parcel. The Commission walked down to the open land <br />parcel that is located off of Lindig Street. Commissioners did discuss the <br />possibility that it could be used or turned into a dog park type area however it is <br />known that the neighbors in the area like their quiet and may not be open to it <br />being developed into anything. The Commission decided to leave it for now but <br />possibly discuss it in the future. <br />4. Staff Report <br />Recreation Update-Abernathy reported that registrations are still coming in <br />consistently, summer staff has been hired and she is working on preparing for <br />programs. Abernathy also reported that the individual she has hired for the <br />summer Preschool Activity Instructor position is also very qualified in the areas <br />of personal training/running and Rugby so she has been coordinating some <br />potential programs with him. Abernathy also updated the Commission on the <br />possibility of combining with the fire department and creating a new fall event. <br />Abernathy spoke with the Chief Kurhajetz and they were very excited to have us <br />on board. As of right now it is planned for the first or second weekend in <br />October. The City will also be acquiring the use of a "Safe Escape House", a <br />mini house that simulates a fire with smoke and heat and is operated by fireman <br />who then teach kids what to do if there is a fire in their house or bedroom. <br />• Abernathy then asked the Commission for other activities that may be included <br />in this event. Many Commission members collectively discussed it being a "fall <br />fest" of some sort where maybe the local businesses or restaurants are <br />included. Long reminded the Commission of the Southwest Corner's event- <br />