02-22-2018 Parks & Rec Commission Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION WORKSHOP February 22, 2018 the types of parks in the plan, Springer stated there would be definitions in another section of the chapter. In the Old Fire Hall section, the Commission wanted to add plans to study the lighting at the skate park, add a grinding rail, study the useful life of the current equipment, and include that the Old Fire Hall was undergoing a facelift. In the Firefighter Memorial Trail section, the Commission suggested adding lighting, possibly solar lighting. Councilman Fischer stated adding lighting would mean changing the park hours as well. The Commission decided not to add lighting. In the Gervais Lake Beach section, the Commission discussed a boat launch/access for vehicles in the winter. It was mentioned that the County owned the beach and the City would need to talk with them to make any changes. In the Gervais Mill Park section, the Commission discussed their number one priority to update the gardening area and add a drinking fountain. The Commission also discussed the crosswalk at the trail along Noel Drive, where they would like to improve safety measures. The City Administrator mentioned the Commission had discussed completing the sidewalk which now ended at City Hall. The last segment from City Hall to Gervais Mill Park was very expensive due to the retaining wall and fire hydrant. Horwath suggested the sidewalk be reprioritized based on use. The Commission reviewed the descriptions for Little Canada Elementary School, Pioneer Park, Nadeau Park, Rondeau Park, Roseville Area Middle School, and Spooner Park. In the Thunder Bay Park section, the Commission discussed implementing a pollinator initiative under the powerlines because Xcel cut all of the trees out of the area due to federal law. The City Administrator stated there should be discussion of extending the Thunder Bay Trail when the Heinel Property develops. The Commission agreed. In the Veteran’s Memorial Park section, the Commission discussed buying the two remaining properties east of the Memorial. The Commission asked for ideas for the future use of the space. The Commission also discussed planting a pollinator garden or pollinator plants in the park. In the Waterworks Trail section, the Commission discussed a pedestrian bridge over 35E and 694, and partnering with St. Paul to remove buckthorn.