01-07-10 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES Parks & Recreation Commission January 7, 2010 have many boardwalk trails. Sanders agreed that any trail in this area would enhance the total area acid preserve wetlands for an animal habitat with plenty of wetlands and open space. Fahey commented that the original development plan was designed with smaller lots and likes this uew proposal with the larger lot sizes. Sanders suggested to the commission that they propose a dedicated park charge for this development for a possible future trail between lots 2 & 4 or along the west property line in lieu of a land donation. Steinwall made a motion to recommend the park charge fee from the Gervais Woods Development and a trail easement to the wetland area. Maida seconded the motion, motion passed 6-0. OLD BUSINESS: PIONEER PARK - CENTERVILLE ROAD ENTRANCE ENHANCEMENTS - PLANTERS Morelan stated that at prior meetings Sanders had proposed limestone planters be made for this Pioneer Park entrance area. Morelan said that he has since been made awa~•e of four large stone planters that are currently owned by the city that could possibly be used for the north side of the south park entrance. He stated That the area south of the driveway might still be an area for a limestone planter. I3e also recommended putting the planters on a limestone pad or a brick base for ease of turf maintenance Sanders stated these planters were similar to the other planters throughout the city and were park-like in appearance and could be filled with plants that hang over the sides of the planters. Morelan suggested Sanders check to see how these planters could be used in the entrance of Pioneer Park. THUNDERBAY PARK IMPROVEMENTS Fahey asked Morelan if the City had approved the recommended improvements for the 1 hunder Bay Park in the 2010 budget. Morelan stated that the city has not met yet on the final Capital Improvements for 2010 but did say that the Little Canada Recreation Association has offered to help sponsor the new playground equipment for the "thunder Bay Park. OTHER: Morelan reported the Park & Recreation Department sponsored an adult trip to the MN Wild Hockey game on January 6°i. Thirty-five adults went on the bus to the game. The LCRA will be Taking the children who are enrolled in the basketball program to a Timberwolves game on January 31 They will receive the bus ride, ticket to game, hot dog, and pop. The Timberwolves are playing the New York Knicks. The coaches, assistant coaches, and Parks Department employees will be chaperoning the event. Sullivan reported on her meeting with the Phalen "frail Group. "]'heir meetings are also on the first Thursday of the month, so are the same nights as the P&R Commission meetings. She said the first meeting was held earlier this evening and everyone introduced themselves and it is a laz•ge group. Our involvement is important as Little Canada has an interest in the Page 3 of 4