02-05-09 Parks Commission Minutes

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MINUTES Parks & Recreation Commission February 5, 2009 members for their support and good working relationships in establishing a very nice parks and trails system within the city. Sanders was asked if the Round Lake Park area homes could be condemned by the city. Sanders indicated that that was a very expensive process and would probably not be considered an option. Fahey stated she and Steinwall had attended the city's Goal Setting Session meeting on January 29"'. The attendees defined short and long term goals for 2009 for the city. She commented that one of the major goals and concerns was the "Streetscape Plan" for the city. This was described as striving to improve the beauty of the city, whether it is with plantings at the parks or traffic improvements at certain intersections. She also reported that Councilmember Montour suggested to have a flag pole installed at Pioneer Park and Parks Maintenance Supervisor Anderson recommended extending the irrigation system to the west side of Pioneer Park to assist with watering of the plantings. Sullivan commented that if trees are planted they must be watered on a regular basis and bad soil is also a determining factor in the survival of new flowers, shrubs and trees. She stated that maybe the commission could recruit volunteer groups to assist with the planting or maintenance of plants in our parks. Lolmaugh commented on the Americorp Group. They organize groups to do community work. She stated she would check into the organization more and report back to the group at the next meeting. Slain asked if the commission was involved with setting the budget or the funding for park and trail improvements. Sanders stated that Parks Director Morelan was aotively involved with the parks section of the city budget. Sanders stated that some cities have a Parks Foundation that assists with the funding of parks projects. He will check on some of these and report his findings at the next meeting. Sullivan talked about the Central Park Foundation in Roseville and said she would inquire more about their funding. Steinwall suggested organizing a Garden Club which could assist with the planting and maintenance of the plants in the parks. Sullivan stated she was a member of the Lake Owasso Garden Club and they have a plant sale every year. She will inquire as to what they do with all the unsold plants. Norgard distributed the 2009 Tree Sale pamphlet to all commissioners for their review. The next commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 7:30 pm. ADJOURN Upon motion by Slain, seconded by Sullivan, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~~~~~~ Dotty Norgard Recording Secretary Page 3 of 4