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MINUTES <br />PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION <br />March 1, 2018 <br />being taken. He stated the plaque was $35. Darling asked if the plaque <br />could be larger. Chair Miller said a larger plaque on the backstop fence <br />may impede viewing, but suggested two plaques be created. The <br />Community Services Manager stated the plaque was 8 inches by 12 inches <br />and they could be placed on the fence near both dugouts. Chu noted the <br />print was in all capital letters. She suggested the lettering be larger for the <br />first letter of each word to make it easier to read. Chu asked positive <br />kerning be used to make it easier to read. Darling made a motion to <br />approve two 8 inch by 12 inch plaques to be placed on the dugout <br />fence. Abruzzese seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously <br />approved. <br /> <br />Chair Miller asked if the Commission should send a formal thank you to <br />the LCRA. It was suggested that Ray could thank them at an LCRA <br />meeting, and a picture of the new plaques could be given to the LCRA as <br />well. Chair Miller suggested a newsletter article be written to <br />acknowledge the LCRA and the field improvements. He suggested the <br />LCRA President, Jon Joriman, be invited on the park tour and a picture be <br />taken of the plaques. <br /> <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager reported the Public Works Director <br />was receiving many phone calls regarding the trees and other vegetation <br />being cut down by Xcel Energy underneath the powerline trail. He <br />explained a federal law was passed that required Xcel Energy to clear the <br />area below the powerlines to prevent outages. The Community Services <br />Manager stated many residents were upset because Xcel Energy’s <br />easement included their property, and their trees had been cut down. He <br />explained the area looked very bare, but the Commission could consider <br />pollinator gardens and a list of acceptable plantings to restore the area. <br />The Community Services Manager stated residents of the area would like <br />to be involved in this process. Darling asked if Xcel Energy would have to <br />come back in a few years and cut the new plantings down. The <br />Community Services Manager stated the handouts regarding new <br />plantings were given to the City by Xcel Energy and were acceptable <br />under the new law. Chair Miller noted the plantings couldn’t begin until <br />next year so the Commission had time to think about the plantings. Chu <br />asked if this would be included in the Parks Master Plan. The Community <br />Services Manager stated he had spoken with SEH about this project. <br />Horwath asked if the ponding near Valento and Arcade would also have to <br />be cleared. The Community Services Manager stated the vegetation would <br />be taken out there as well. Chu asked if SEH could propose a plan for the <br />plantings. Chair Miller stated it would be an additional cost. Chu <br />suggested information about the new law and the City’s plans to restore <br />the area be included in the next edition of the Le Petit. <br /> <br />THUNDER BAY <br />WESTWINDS <br />TRAIL <br />CLEARING