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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />JANUARY 7, 2021 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />3 <br />The Community Services Manager replied that the contract with that group has concluded and <br />explained that the group was brought on to assist with engagement. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hipp commented that she lives nearby the park and reached out to some of the <br />property owners in the area. She commented that the younger homeowners in the area stated that <br />they tend not to use the park and the other residents in the area tend to use the park for walking <br />and wanted to ensure that the amenities that would be added would not disturb the serenity of the <br />park. <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS: 2021 PARK ASSIGNMENTS <br />The Community Services Manager stated that the Commission provides park assignments each <br />year, which provides the opportunity for members to visit certain parks and determine if there are <br />things that could be done to make the parks better. He stated that if maintenance issues are <br />noticed, Commissioners should alert staff so that those issues could be immediately addressed. <br />He noted that the assignments for 2021 were included in the packet. <br /> <br />Chair Miller asked that the park assignments be included in the packet each month as a reminder <br />to the Commission members. <br /> <br />REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS <br />Commissioner Abruzzese had nothing to report. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu had nothing to report. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hipp commented that she visited the park today and noticed a lot of wildlife <br />signs. She asked if there would be a way to put an additional walking trail to further explore the <br />area. She commented that the park was well maintained. <br /> <br />Commissioner Horwath stated that at the last few meetings he mentioned that he wanted the trail <br />connections cleaned and has noticed that City staff has been doing that. He thanked City staff <br />for providing safe access to the trails. He commented that he started a fat tire track at Pearl Park, <br />where he works, and noted that it would be nice to have something like that in Little Canada, <br />perhaps at Spooner. <br /> <br />Chair Miller had nothing to report. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager commented that staff does not complete much maintenance <br />in the winter at Veterans Memorial Park because of the pavers and possible damage that could <br />occur. <br /> <br />Commissioner Schletty had nothing to report. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ray had nothing to report.