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MINUTES <br />PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION <br />MARCH 5, 2020 <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu suggested that the Commission visit different splash <br />pad locations for additional research. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager commented that most will not open <br />until after May, but stated that if that element is still desirable at that time <br />it could be helpful for the Commission to see that element in use. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ray noted that an alternative option could be a water <br />feature, using the example of Chanhassen which is more cost-effective. <br /> <br />Chair Miller commented that the desire would be to have an interactive <br />water feature rather than something that would be viewed more like art. <br /> <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager reported that registration is open for <br />youth activities using the new registration software. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager reviewed some of the available adult <br />activities that are open for registration. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager reported that the next Morning Talk is <br />scheduled for March 11th and the topic is Planning for Your Future. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager stated that staff is continually watching <br />the Coronavirus outbreak to determine if additional action should be taken <br />for the City facilities. He stated that handwashing continues to be the best <br />effort in Minnesota and staff ensured that all facilities are stocked with <br />soap. <br /> <br />Chair Miller asked if the parks tour should occur in April or May. It was <br />the consensus of the Commission to meet at Pioneer Park at 5:30 p.m. <br />before the regular April meeting, dependent on the weather. He stated that <br />the previous year the Commission each adopted a park and asked if the <br />group would like to shuffle parks. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu stated that if the Commission remains with the parks <br />from the previous year, they would perhaps be able to provide an update <br />on anything that has changed during that time. <br /> <br />Chair Miller stated that the benefit of rotating is to have a fresh set of eyes. <br /> <br />Commissioner Horwath agreed that it is helpful to have a fresh <br />perspective. <br /> <br />UPDATES <br />