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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
November 12, 1991, 7 p.m.
.Members Present: Carol Weisberg, Jeff Johnson, Lloyd Jacobson, Linda McLoon, Jyneen
Thatcher, Carol Kriegler, Parks Director, Sam Jacobs, Council Liaison
Members Absent: Dave Wickhem, Steve Schugel, Carol Huso
1. Curtiss Field Update
The dedication went well. Ideas for future improvements: higher fencing on the east
side by the play equipment and fencing on the south side for keeping kids in and other out from
that direction. Sam thought that this fencing southward would not really keep kids from
running away in that direction. It was generally agreed to wait for there to be a problem before
we add fencing.
Carol K reported that the hockey boards are mostly up. We will need to put in a smaller
pleasure rink than usual to avoid flooding the new sod.
The grade on the hardcourt was again discussed. Scott spec'ed it at 2.5% grade, which
was not what we requested (which was 1 %). Carol K will go and check slope (if the snow
permits), because everyone felt it seemed steep. If it is within the specs Scott gave the
contractor we will have a problem, since it would then be a city expense. What is
Barton/Aschmann's liability? Carol K will look into this, if the slope is unsatisfactory.
2. Cleveland Ave. Redo
This is slated for sometime in 1992. It will cut some off the west side of the park and
affect ponding along Cleveland Avenue. They anticipate a holding pond in the SW corner.
Jyneen suggested that they excavate into the existing swamp area, to prevent flooding over
~he running path there. MnDOT will reconstruct the path, putting it both in front and behind
the new pond. Sue Hoyt asked the city engineer to assess park drainage as a whole, to
ascertain the prospective pond size in different rainfall conditions. We also should try to
specify the prairie plantings we want in that area, as MnDOT also will do planting around the
pond. Jyneen said she could come up with a list of appropriate plants.
3. Community Park Play Equipment
We have 530,000 budgeted to replace the large Big Toy equipment in the park. Carol K
sent Big Toy another letter about whether the existing unit can be modified, but it probably
isn't likely. Carol K would like us to consider what we want there, so that RFP's can be sent
out this winter, and the new equipment can be put up in the Spring.
4. Sign
Carol K asked us all to go over to Curtiss Field and look at the park sign. Do we want a
similar sign at the Community Park? The Lions have committed 51,000 towards the sign. The
Curtiss Field sign cost 5964.
5. Breakfast with Santa
Because of concern Sue Hoyt had over the Santa theme at a city function, we thought it
might be nice to do a Breakfast or Lunch with Frosty the Snowman, with exactly the same
agenda as before. This could be held. after Christmas, but before school begins again.
6. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Linda McLoon, Secretary