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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION October 1, 2015 VANDALISM The Director reviewed incidents of vandalism and theft that has occurred AND THEFTS in the City's parks. These include broken windows in the Pioneer Park IN PARKS building, damage to the concession roll -up doors, the theft of bronze plaques from parks, and a break-in at the Spooner Park garage with the loss of several valuable items. The Director reported that someone has been charged relative to the Pioneer Park building damage. He is also working towards the replacement of the plaques with the plan being to replace them with materials that will not have a scrap value. Maida asked if there were security cameras at these locations. The Director reported that cameras will be installed at Pioneer Park. There will be consideration given to installing cameras at Spooner Park as well, but the Director was not sure that the City has the same monitoring capabilities available to Spooner Park as it does at Pioneer Park. The Director also reported that there is a security system at the Pioneer Park building, but by the time there is a response to a call, the perpetrators are long gone. Vang suggested that just posting signs stating that a building is being monitored via a security system could serve as a deterrent. Horwath indicated that there may be some liability that goes along with posting a sign, so that should be checked into prior to putting up signs without actually having a security system in place. The Director also reported that the vandals broke the lights at the Spooner Park building prior to breaking in lessening the likelihood of being seen. Maida pointed out that there are vandal -proof lights available. Sullivan noted that at approximately the same time, the City of Roseville had several bronze plaques stolen. Maida suggested that police reports be coordinated between the Roseville Police Department and the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department. The Director indicated that he would do so. Sanders reported that there were also bronze plaques stolen in the City of St. Paul during the same timeframe. Vang suggested that an evaluation be done of the need/feasibility for security or camera systems at all park facilities, such as the warming houses, etc. The Director agreed that such a review would be done. FALL The Director reported that the City is currently taking registrations for REGISTRATIONS basketball leagues. Fall gymnastics are currently underway with 17 children participating. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT The Director indicated that the pergola has been completed over the picnic table area in Veterans Memorial Park. That project turned out well, and the Director suggested that the Commissions take a look at it. Miller suggested that pictures of the project be added to the City's web site or in a future newsletter. Sanders noted that construction of Phase II in Veterans Memorial Park is underway and it is hoped that most of this project will be completed in the fall. 2