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MINUTES <br />PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION <br />MARCH 1, 2012 <br />25 years old and is sound, but there are elements of the structure that are <br />deteriorating. He also suggested that the addition of bathrooms to the <br />warming house would be beneficial and would be useful for the <br />skateboard park as well. In order to move the warming house, the <br />Director indicated it would be necessary to purchase a piece of property <br />from St. John's Church, and reported that St. John's has a sliver of <br />property in this area that is platted separately that would work for a new <br />warming house. The pleasure rink is currently on a piece of property <br />being leased from St. John's Church, and the hockey rink on a piece being <br />leased from St. Paul Water. <br />The next goal is "Expand Aquatic Offerings — Gervais Beach ". The <br />Director stated that the City could possibly offer swimming lessons at the <br />beach, which it did a number of years ago. He indicated that most <br />swimming lessons are offered at pools. Fahey noted the differences in <br />swimming in a lake versus a pool and felt lake swimming lessons was a <br />good idea. Sullivan noted that Joe's Sporting Goods holds some <br />demonstrations, etc. at Gervais Beach. It was suggested that perhaps <br />Joe's or another entity could be contacted to determine if a cooperative <br />venture could be offered. <br />The Director noted the goal of "Televising Parks & Recreation <br />Commission meetings ". Some Commissioners expressed a disinterest <br />while others seemed interested. There was also concern with the cost <br />involved with the suggestions that the Cable TV dollars that would be <br />used could go toward other purposes. The Director suggested that the <br />Commission discuss this with the Council at an upcoming workshop. <br />The next goal was "Evaluate replacement of Spooner Park lower shelter ". <br />The Director reported that the upper shelter at Spooner Park is very <br />popular and another facility similar in nature (larger size, bathrooms, <br />serving area) would be an asset to the park. The Director pointed out the <br />need to run sewer and water to the lower shelter area, but indicated that it <br />may be possible to tap into the Metro Sewer line that runs along the ditch <br />area. He also suggested that another location for a shelter similar to the <br />Spooner Park upper shelter may also be an option. <br />TRAIL Sullivan asked if the City was resubmitting for a trail grant to complete <br />GRANT the Water Works Trail connection. The Director replied that that is a <br />possibility, although questioned the availability of grant funds. The <br />Director reported that the City has obtained an extension from the railroad <br />to complete the trail crossing. The Director indicated that it may just <br />come down to the City funding the cost of this improvement. <br />FRIENDS <br />OF THE <br />The Director passed out a brochure advertising the Friends of the Park <br />Tree Sale that the City is helping to promote. The Director noted that <br />3 <br />