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MINUTES <br />Parks & Recreation Commission <br />November 6, 2008 <br />showing the locations of our entire parks system. Sanders stated the aerial photos were from <br />Ramsey County. They are fairly current as the pictures have the Gervais Beach improvements <br />included. Davis asked if Sanders could date the maps and he stated that could be done. <br />Sanders stated the maps would be in color on the final copy. The Parks & Recreation <br />Commissioners and City Council members would each be receiving a color copy. Davis <br />stated she thought a disclaimer should be added giving credit to the picture taker of all the <br />photos used in the cover and comp plan. Sanders stated that school sites have to be added yet. <br />It was suggested to include the Skate Board Park under the Old Fire Hall/Fire Barn section. <br />Davis recommended that all commissioners examine the preliminary comp plan and bring any <br />questions or suggestions to the December meeting to assist with the final updating. The <br />commissioners complimented Sanders on the great work he has done on the preliminary <br />comp plan. Sanders commented that once the plan was completed it will be included on the <br />city website. <br />LEGACY AMENDMENT: <br />Davis questioned whether Little Canada will benefit financially from the Legacy Amendment <br />which passed in the recent election. Sanders responded stating the city could indirectly benefit <br />by having more grant money available for programs. <br />SKATE BOARD PARK: <br />The Skate Board Park's Grand Opening was held in August. Morelan reported there was a large <br />turnout for the event, close to 100 people. There were door prizes donated by The House in Little <br />Canada and hot dogs were also given away courtesy of LCRA. <br />Morelan reported that the Skate Park is being used frequently, especially on weekends and after <br />school. Initially there were problems with graffiti, but there has not been any seen lately. <br />OLD <br />BUSINESS: RECONFIGURATION OF OLD FIRE HALL RINK: <br />Morelan reported that St. John's has agreed to move the pleasure skating rink onto their property. <br />St. John's might be in a position to sell the property to the city at a later date. The city will list <br />St. John's property as an additional insured. The city will put lights up in that area to face the <br />pleasure rink. All the equipment for the Skate Board Park will stay up all year. <br />LIGHTING PROJECTS: <br />Morelan stated that all the lighting projects have been completed except for some minor restorations <br />that should be completed next week. The city is currently waiting for the final invoice. <br />NORTH/SOUTH TRAIL CONNECTION: <br />Sanders reported he has no update on this project. At the present time they are waiting for <br />St. Jude to discuss allowing for an easement to have the trail go through the St. Jude property. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />