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Z <br /> MINUTES <br /> PARKS RECREATION COMMISSION <br /> OCTOBER 19, 1994 <br /> PRESENT ABSENT <br /> Jackie Benson Morrie Nicholson <br /> Steve Schugel Alan Weinand <br /> Nancy Wickhem, Chair Secretary Carol Weisberg <br /> Carol Kriegler, Parks Rec Director <br /> Jan Gibson Talbot, Council Liaison <br /> INDOOR PLAYGROUND UPDATE <br /> Carol Kriegler gave an update on plans for an indoor playground. A meeting was held <br /> on October 10th for the families that have expressed an interest in this program. <br /> Falcon Heights United Church of Christ has indicated that their facility is available and <br /> scheduling very flexible. They plan to appoint a member of the church to act as <br /> liaison and participate in planning sessions with the city. Issues that need further <br /> investigating include licensing requirements, city insurance and program modeling. <br /> The commission should receive an implementation proposal by the next commission <br /> meeting followed by a presentation to the city council in late November. It is hoped <br /> that the playroom will be available by mid January. <br /> PARK IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE <br /> Carol Kriegler reported on park improvements currently underway. At Community <br /> Park trail improvement is expected to be completed next week and the new exercise <br /> stations have been ordered. The previously discussed volleyball sandpit needs to be <br /> reevaluated in light of the recent noise /nuisance issue. There is a possibility of <br /> locating it where the pleasure rink is. Carol Kriegler is researching the feasibility of <br /> flooding over sand to see if this is a viable alternative. Two proposals have been <br /> received for a sound system, both seem fairly high. Pete Klingenberg felt much of the <br /> labor could be done by the public works crew. Nancy Wickhem volunteered her <br /> husband's audio design expertise and access to discounted audio equipment. David <br /> Wickhem will do some additional research and put together a new proposal for the <br /> commission to evaluate at the next meeting. <br /> At the Grove, a new tire swing frame will be installed along with some new curbing. <br /> At Curtiss Field the pay phone has been pulled, the picnic tables moved, new waste <br /> receptacle and new lighting will be installed soon. <br />