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MINUTES <br />Parks & Recreation Commission <br />August 1, 2002 <br />set aside for the Releaf Program to another item. Ponding vegetation was discussed as a <br />possibility for those funds. The City Administrator recommended leaving the fwrds where <br />they are until other options could be discussed. <br />The City Administrator stated that the Mayor and City Council have made it known that they <br />would like to find a way to finish the trail connections. He recommended that a workshop be <br />scheduled in October with the Mayor and Council to set priorities for this work. The City <br />Administrator stated that the Director will supply the Commission with a report on the trails <br />for their next agenda. <br />Sackett Glaser stated that the $812,500 budgeted for trail connections in 2004 be moved to <br />2005 since we did not receive a grant this year. <br />ASPEN POND Broten commented that there are invasive willows surrounding Aspen Pond that are <br />sending shoots through the pavement on the far east end. These willows are also screening <br />the pond so residents can hardly see the water. Broten felt that the pond could be dressed up <br />to be an amenity. One resident has removed the willows adjacent fo his property and it looks <br />very nice. The City also planted flowering trees in the area. However, wood chip barriers <br />need to be placed around the trees to prevent scaring from the mowers. The City <br />Administrator indicated that he would have Parks Maintenance look into this issue. <br />Sanders recommended limiting the willows so they aren't so invasive. However, they are <br />hard to completely eliminate. Possibly the Watershed District could help with this matter. <br />Sanders also commented that neighbors should be invited in to see what they would like in <br />the area. <br />RONDEAU Schabacker reported that he checked the water level of the pond after last month's meeting <br />PARK POND and it was overflowing. However, we had received lots of rain. The City Administrator <br />stated that city offices did receive some complaints from the townhome residents on algae on <br />the pond. He told them to refrain from using phosphorus when fertilizing their grass. Also, <br />the hot, humid weather has not helped the situation. <br />ADJOURN Scl:abacker recommended that the meeting be adjourned. <br />Motion seconded by Gray. <br />Motio~r carried 6 - 0. <br />There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. <br />Respe , f submitf ,d, / <br />~~~~~ <br />is echman <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />