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MINUTES <br />Parks & Recreation Commission <br />March 24, 2003 <br />Another resident expressed concern about the park entrance across from Bryan Street. She <br />stated that entrance will be busy and she didn't care to be looking at the park. Sackett Glaser <br />stated that the City is willing to work with residents on screening issues such as the use of <br />landscaping. <br />A resident expressed concern about the setback of the play area from the street. Sanders stated <br />that the play area will be about 50 feet back from the street. The resident felt this was too close <br />to the sheet. Sackett Glaser stated that the play area was originally planned back further, but the <br />neighbors felt it should be kept in open view for safety. <br />A resident asked if bike racks were going to be installed. The Director stated that they are not <br />plamred, but can be added. He stated that bike racks do not typically get a lot of use and have <br />been removed from some other parks. <br />A resident asked how long construction trucks will be traveling on Jackson Street. The Director <br />stated that the actual construction should not take very long. The total project will last <br />throughout the summer, but the presence of larger trucks and equipment will be more <br />concentrated for short periods. <br />A resident asked what was planned for the property where the Stadler house was torn down. <br />The Director stated that he was unaware of any plans for that site. He stated that the area will be <br />seeded and mowed by the City. A resident commented that the mailboxes associated with the <br />former home should be removed since papers are still being delivered. <br />A resident asked if landscaping will be added around to the pond to discourage the kids from <br />playing near the water. Sanders stated that plantings could be added to keep the kids away from <br />the pond and prairie grass can be used to keep geese away. <br />The residents present stated that they are happy with the park plans and look forward to the <br />installation of the children's play area. They also thanked the Commission for their work on the <br />park. <br />Gray recommended accepting the bid received frorn Park Construction for the construction of <br />Rondean Park and recommending the advertisement for bids on the play area for that park <br />Motion seconded by Crary. <br />Motion: carried 4 - 0. <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />