03-01-01 Parks Commission Minutes

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MINUTES Parks & Recreation Commission March 1, 2001 The City Administrator commented that fire sidewalk on Jackson Street from Little Canada Road to the new park will be installed this spring. Our goal is to complete this work before driveways and yards are established for the townhomes. CONCERTS Danielson stated that she will soon begin contacting bands to schedule this year's concerts. The Commission members commented that more advertising is needed this year with the use of temporary signs. PROJECTS Sanders reported that Public Works staff will begin the Gervais Mill JJntry Project in mid- May. RECREATION The Director reported on the following items: REPORT A proposed parks and recreation fee schedule was presented for approval. The procedure of establishing the rates was explained. The LCRA pays 20% of any activity over $20. Larson recommended approval of the 2001 parks and recreation fee schedule as presented Motion seconded by Gray. Motion carried S - 0. • The current recreation registration flyer acid the annual youth activities schedule were presented. • A brochure from the Friends of the Parks & Trails was presented outlining their 2001 tree sale. • A bus trip to the Timberwolves game was held last Friday. 70-75 people attended. This activity was marketed to our basketball teams. The LCRA fimded the bus. • Fastpitch tryouts will be held this weekend. Our staff will oversee this event which will beheld at Roseville Area High School. • Adult softball will be held four nights this sunnier with leagues on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at Pioneer Park. • Three 55 Alive Driving Refresher Classes will be held at Little Canada City Center this month. Two of the three classes are already full. • A firearms safety class for youth may be held at the Old Fire Hall this fall. An instructor needs to be solicited for this class. Page 4 of 5