02-02-2012 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 2, 2012 Water Works Trail. Lolmaugh pointed out that currently the Water Works Trail does not go anywhere. She indicated that she utilizes trails in Roseville because of their looped system. Slain noted that the project is very expensive, and questioned how much usage a sidewalk would get from the railroad to Rice Street. The Director pointed out that without estimates, usage would be difficult to determine. He noted that people from the residential areas along Country Drive walk the street to access the gas station /convenience store on Little Canada Road and fast food on Rice Street. The Director felt the sidewalk improvement was more for destination walkers than recreational walkers. Heikke stated that he has seen runners and people pushing strollers along Country Drive. Maida asked if a trail improvement would be less expensive. Sanders reported that a trail would need to be 8 to 10 feet in width. While the materials would be less expensive (bituminous versus concrete), a trail would require more right-of-way, thus increasing the cost. A trail would meet biking standards, however. Sanders also indicated that he was not sure whether a portion of this project could be assessed, but noted that that would be a City Council decision. Fahey asked what the City Engineer's review would add. Sanders replied that the City Engineer could help refine the project estimates, review and comment on design issues, and possibly suggest funding sources. The Director noted the Goal Setting session scheduled for Monday, February 6111, and suggested that this trail project be suggested as a goal which will then determine whether or not there is Council support for the project. If there is support, the feasibility report could then be submitted to the City Engineer for refinement. The Commission concurred. DEMONT The Director reported that the Demont Rink was re- opened on an RINK abbreviated schedule, being closed on Mondays, open the remaining SCHEDULE weekdays from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and open on the weekends from 12 noon to 9:00 p.m. The Director indicated that he had staff keep a count of people using the rink and will have that report shortly. The Director also indicated that the Recreation Department will keep the Fire Barns rink open as long as possible. The ice at that rink is shaded, therefore, can he maintained longer than the ice at the Demont Rink which is in the full sun. Sullivan noted that Little Canada has been able to maintain its rinks longer than Roseville. The Director attributed this to the Department's flooding of rinks during the evening rather than the daytime hours. 4