03-05-09 Parks Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA March 5, 2009 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission of the City of Little Canada, Minnesota, was held on the 5th day of March, 2009, in the council chambers of the city center located at 515 Little Canada Road East in said city. Chair Linda Fahey called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. and the following members of the commission were present: MEMBERS PRESEN'T': Ms. Linda Fahey, Chair Mr. Kevin Steinert Ms. Ruth Steinwall Mr. Tom Maida Ms. Katie Lolmaugh Mr. Dan Slain Ms. Patti Sullivan ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Bill Sanders, Parks Consultant Mr. James Morelan, Park & Recreation Director Ms. Dotty Norgard, Recording Secretary MINUTES: Maida made a motion to approve the February 2009 minutes, seconded by Steinwall. Motion carried 7-0. NEW BUSINESS: HUOT PROPERTY DIVISION Morelan stated the Planning Commission should consider having land available along the south end of the property for a future trail or sidewalk. Sanders commented that at last month's meeting this commission motioned to recommend that all consideration be given to the preservation of the trees and wetlands on the northern-most lot. Sanders thought that a possible sidewalk along Edgerton on this property would be very steep because of the grade of the land. He thought that a sidewalk on the Little Canada Road side though, would be a good suggestion. Morelan commented that there is a long range plan for a sidewalk to be built that would connect from Centerville Road to Edgerton Street on Little Canada Road. At the present time there is very little land for a sidewalk to be built just east of the Fire Station as the homes are located so close to the road. If and when a sidewalk is constructed it would provide a safer route for children to walk to the St. John's School. Page 1 of 5