09-06-01 Parks Commission Minutes

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MINUTES Parks & Recreation Commission September 6, 2001 that due to the timing, it may be wise to wait until next year for this project. A cost savings could result if it is combined with other projects. • Water Works Trail Connection -This connection is in - it was paved a week ago. Neighbors are happy with it. • Gervais Mill Park Entrance- This project is finished. • Pump House Restoration -This project is ongoing. Completion will occur before winter. BUDGET The Director reviewed each line item of the General Capital hnprovement Budget. He indicated that the Council is planning to review the budget next Wednesday night and would like the Commission's input. He also stated that budget amounts for unfinished work in 2001 will be transferred to 2002. Sanders commented that on page 2 of the budget, the Releaf Grants are actually 50/50, not 80/20. He also stated that the T21 is 80/20. The Director stated that he woLild pass that information on to our Accounting Supervisor. Sackett Glaser noted that the Round Lake amenities are not included on the list. The Director stated that those items are being funded in the Little Canada Road reconstruction budget. Sackett Glaser asked if something has been budgeted for the ongoing maintenance of the trails. The Director stated that Public Works has included trail maintenance in their budget. Schabacker asked when Jackson Street is scheduled to be repaved. He was wondering when the trail in that area will be completed. The Director stated that the Public Works Director has all streets on a maintenance schedule, but the Director was unsure of Jackson Street's placement on that list. Schabacker commented that the final lift of bituminous on Little Canada Road was placed today on the north side of the street. RECREATION The Director reported on the following items: REPORT • A representative from the Wally Olson Band contacted the Director regarding perforniing at next year's Concerts in the Park. He stated that they did perform in Little Canada a few years ago, but the turn-out was not very favorable. • A flyer on the basketball league/fall gymnastics registration was distributed to the Commission. Registrations for these activities are being accepted through September 13. • Registrations are being accepted for the following adult activities -senior exercise and 55 alive driving classes. • A dog obedience group has been using the skating rink on Little Canada Road. They have been charged a fee for use of the facility and lights. • The shelters have been repainted this summer. Also, the overhead doors on the park maintenance buildings have been improved from a safety standpoint. Page 2 of 4