08-02-01 Parks Commission Minutes

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MINUTES Parks & Recreatimt Commission August 2, 2001 CONCERTS Horwath stated that the concerts are now over and they went well. However, attendance did not increase from last year. The Commission felt that one sign by the fire station is all that is needed for next year. They also discussed having the Review place a flyer in their newspaper for distribution to our residents. The Director recommended evaluating the whole program to see if changes could be made to draw more people next year. It is difficult to justify the expenditure to some bands with low attendances. PROJECTS Sanders reported on the following projects: UPDATE Rondeau Park -The Commission was shown plans for the new park. Sanders recommended the grading/seeding portion of the project be bid infornially. Other improvements will come later. The Commission discussed the possibility of a groundbreaking ceremony next spring when the play area is installed. The Director stated that the depth of the pond was reported incorrectly at the last meeting. The depth is actually only 2.4-3.5 feet. Water Works Trail Connection -- The St. Paul Water Department gave their approval for the connection. This project will be finished this summer. Gervais Mill Park Entrance -This project will be finished by Public Works this summer. Pump House Restoration -This project is underway. There are still a few items left for completion - a door is needed and the roof will be replaced. RECREATION The Director reported on the following items: REPORT Soccer and volleyball registration is over. However, late registrations are still being accepted. Flyers on the soccer/volleyball registration and on the summer youth trips were distributed to the Commission. Registrations are being accepted for the following adult activities -senior exercise, 55 alive driving classes, and fall softball. Xcel Energy is clearing trees in the Thunder Bay area. Bnish is encroaching on the trails so they are clearing the brush back. The city has been working with them to keep as much of the desirable trees/brush as possible. Xcel has easements for the property and can clear it as necessary. OTHER Schabacker stated that he attended the first 694/Rice Bridge Task Force meeting in Shoreview. This meeting was essentially a brainstorming session to collect everyone's ideas. He stated that he suggested separated pedestrian and bike lane crossings be installed on both sides of the bridge. The next meeting will beheld on September 5. However, Schabacker stated that he has a conflict that night and cannot attend. He stated that the first meeting was very informative and he enjoyed attending. Page 2 of 3