07-10-2018 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION July 10, 2018 Miller asked how much the City had budgeted for this project. The Community Services Manager stated the City had $5000 budgeted for this project. The Community Services Manager explained this was the amount requested by Huot, but the amount could be changed. Chu suggested signage be placed to recognize the project, or an article be written in the newsletter. Abruzzese made a motion to recommend the Council approve a $700 donation to Hunter Huot for the portable restroom screening project. Chu seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. The Community Services Manager reported Horwath had been arranging a tour with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to visit the new playground structures at Wabun Picnic Area, Lake Nokomis Recreation Center, and Powderhorn Park. The Community Services Manager stated the tentative meeting date was set for Tuesday, July 17 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. and would confirm that date and time with the Commission as soon as possible. The Community Services Manager reminded the Commission is scheduled to hold their August meeting on Tuesday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m. He asked the Commission if they would like to have another Parks Tour. The Community Services Manager suggested the Commission visit Veteran’s Memorial Park and Rondeau Park. The Commission agreed they would like to have a Parks Tour. Chair Miller explained the Commission had visited the dog park on Demont Avenue prior to the meeting. He stated the Community Services Manager had received feedback from the dog park and residents would like equipment for the dogs to use. He stated the Commission also visited the Waterworks Trail behind the Old Fire Hall. Chair Miller noted the Community Services Manager had also received feedback from the skate park users and the equipment may be a little out of date and worn. The Community Services Manager reported the Old Fire Hall exterior would be remodeled soon including the garage doors, doors, roof, brick on the front side, and stucco on the other three sides of the building. He explained a committee was formed over a year ago to plan the remodel. The Community Services Manager reported the Fall Youth and Adult Activities were open for registration. The Community Services Manager reported the Ice Cream Social will be held on Thursday, August 2, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. This is a free event with root beer floats from Culver’s being served the entire evening. Music and entertainment from the Tricia and the Toonies and a firetruck and OTHER BUSINESS JULY PARKS TOUR: MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD AUGUST PARKS TOUR