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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION July 9, 2019 Coordinator had put together these options and renderings. He noted the first option was the least expensive and the third option was the most expensive. The Community Services Manager asked what elements the Commission liked or did not like. Horwath stated his favorite option was the creek overlook, but he was worried there may be issues building it. He also explained that the pergola and picnic tables invite people to the area, but there may not be enough parking nearby to accommodate more visitors at the entrance. Horwath wondered if the area could be more of a quick stopping place. Darling stated she especially liked the benches and sitting areas as a place to stop and relax midwalk, or even to play checkers at. Abruzzese asked about the community garden option. The Community Services Manager explained the Commission could share their input, but a volunteer group could take over the space, or the City could maintain it. Abruzzese stated she liked the community garden feel mixed with the overlook. She explained the homeowners in the area have nice gardens, and having a range of plantings at the entrance would make the area flow with the neighboring homes. Ray stated the overlook would flow well with the other overlooks/fishing piers throughout the park. Schletty noted he would like staff to contact the watershed and also incorporate pollinator- friendly plants. The Community Services Manager stated he would get some cost estimates to bring to the September meeting. He noted there would not be an August meeting. Darling stated the presentation was a great way to help the Commission brainstorm and noted it was very well done. The Community Services Manager noted City staff was also working to improve the Gervais Mill Park entrance off Edgerton and that work would be done in-house. Abruzzese asked if the unpaved section in Gervais Mill Park could be paved. The Community Services Manager explained the area is low and floods often, so it was not in the Master Plan to be paved, but it was identified for a boardwalk. The Community Services Manager reported the Ice Cream Social would be held on Thursday, August 1 from 6:00 – 8:00 at the Spooner Park Amphitheater. He explained the Little Canada Fire Department would be at the event, as well as the Bazillions family band, and face painting. The Community Services Manager noted Culvers sponsors the custard and root beer floats for the event, and the Little Canada Recreation Association sponsors the entertainment. The Community Services Manager reported the first Farmers Market of the year was held on Monday in the Hardware Hank parking lot. He ICE CREAM SOCIAL FARMERS MARKET