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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />September 1, 2022 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />3 <br /> The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Schletty. <br /> Ayes (7). Nays (0). Motion passed. <br /> <br /> <br />RECREATION COORDINATION UPDATES <br />The Recreation Coordinator provided an update on recent events and upcoming activities and <br />events. She also noted the sponsorship opportunity for those that wish to participate in <br />programing but cannot afford the cost. <br /> <br /> <br />REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS <br />Commissioner Abruzzese stated that her family have been to Rondeau quite a few times per <br />week since the park reopened and it is great to see the community engagement at the park and <br />everyone enjoying the park. <br /> <br />Chair Miller echoed those comments noting the addition of the bike rack as well. He asked <br />where and when the next bike rack would be installed. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director replied that the next bike rack will be installed at City Hall this fall. <br />He noted that the racks for Pioneer Park and Gervais Mill will occur with those park projects. <br />He stated that he did purchase additional bike racks to go in locations other than parks and noted <br />that almost all the bike racks will be installed in the next month. <br /> <br />Chair Miller commented that there was great participation from the public this summer for the <br />different programing and events. <br /> <br />Commissioner Horwath stated that he is a mountain biker and has friends on the Roseville <br />mountain bike team. He commented that while there are trails in other communities, that <br />amenity is lacking in Little Canada and its immediate neighbors. He believed that the City and <br />surrounding communities should attempt to find a way to serve that biking population. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director replied that he has a work order to plan out a trail in the area where <br />they have the goats. He recognized that it would not be a large trail because of the lack of space <br />in the overall community but believed it would be a good space for trails. <br /> <br />Commissioner Horwath provided potential suggestions around Lake Vadnais, that would be <br />partnership opportunities with other communities. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu commented that she has noticed multi-use trails in other communities that <br />she enjoys. <br /> <br />Commissioner Horwath noted a community that has crossing trails, which is a nice feature. He <br />cautioned that multi-use trails may be unsafe because people may not always be watching for <br />mountain bikers.