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MINUTES <br />Parks & Recreation Commission <br />May 2, 2002 <br />Some Commission members felt that this motion needed clarification so that if the appraised <br />value was too high, the City would not be bound to purchase it. <br />Sackett Glaser recommended that the entire Turrz7uist/Palmen site be considered for <br />acquisition by the City since the site is beneficial to our park system. However, the <br />Commission would like the opportunity to review this item again once a pure{:ase price is <br />determined to make sure that purchase of the property does not overly in:pact our park <br />needs in the City. <br />Motion seconded by Schabacker. <br />Motion carried 5 -1. Gray voted against. <br />CONCERTS Horwath stated that the Roseville Area Schools Jazz Band is available to perform on <br /> Wednesday, July 17, 2002. She stated that she favors holding an ice cream social in <br /> conjunction with the event. She asked about businesses within Little Canada who maybe <br /> willing to donate ice cream. The Director indicated that there are several organizations that <br /> he knows of who have sponsored ice cream socials in the past. He stated that he would do <br /> some research before next month's meeting to see what is involved. He also stated that <br /> solicitations can be sent to the business community asking for their donations. City staff will <br /> be present to coordinate the event as well as Commission members. Advertisements could <br /> be placed on Cable TV, on the web site, in the City's newsletter, and in the local newspaper. <br /> This item will be placed on next month's agenda so the details of this event can be decided. <br />MEETING The Commission unanimously decided to change their July 4`h meeting date to Tuesday, June <br />CHANGE 25 beginning at 7:30 p.m. <br />RONDEAU Sanders stated that bids for Rondeau Park should be received in early June. The Commission <br />PARK felt that the neighborhood meeting could be held on June 25"'. <br />TRAIL Sanders presented the trail grant ranking details to the Commission for their review. Any <br />GRANT questions that the Commission has will be placed on next month's agenda for discussion. <br />GERVAIS Sanders outlined the three alternates received on paving of the trails at Gervais Mill Park. <br />MILL PARK Mariann Simmons, a resident from the area, stated that she is not in favor of blacktopping the <br />trails at Gervais Mill Park. She loves the natural appearance of the park. Sackett Glaser <br />agreed stating that there are enough parks with blacktopped trails, and Gervais Mill Park was <br />intentionally developed as a natural park. <br />The Director stated that the current wood chipped trails require much maintenance and are <br />very expensive to maintain. The Commission discussed other surfaces that could be used <br />which would give a more natural appearance. Sanders stated that a section of boardwalk in <br />the low area would fit in with the natural theme of the park and also solve the problem where <br />the trail is often under water. <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />