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MINUTES .Parks ,& Recreation Commission May 6, 2004 STOP SIGNS ON TRAILS SKATEBOARD PARK TRAIL BIDS /ERECTOR'S 3EPORT Steinert recommended that cash be accepted in lieu of land for the park charge on the Gervais Hills residential development. Motion seconded by Gray. Motion carried 5 — 0. The Director stated that stop signs will be installed on an experimental basis on the trail under the power lines that run from Payne Avenue east. Sanders presented some options for a skateboard park to the Commission. The prices for parts range from $37,000 to $68,000. The parts are made of steal so they are portable and can be removed during the winter. Cost for the asphalt base would be around $30,000. This park would be considered a Tier I park which is limited to four feet in height and is covered under the League of Minnesota Cities' insurance. Additionally, supervision is not required. Tier II parks require supervision, helmets, and higher insurance policies. There was some concern expressed about where the parts could be stored and whether they could be easily moved. A suggestion was made to store the parts outside at the Old Fire Hall near the skating rinks. Sackett Glaser felt the addition of a skateboard park would help fill a recreational need for teenagers. Sanders agreed, stating that the park would see a lot of use. Sackett Glaser suggested adding this item to the parks priority list for future funding when money becomes available. Sanders stated that the trail bid plans are complete. Advertisement for bids will occur on May 20 with the bid opening to occur on June 8. He commented that there are still two problems that need resolution. First, approval is still pending for the railroad crossing. Secondly, Maplewood does not own the property all the way through to Walter Street. This area is very wet and may require a boardwalk. Sackett Glaser expressed concern with the boardwalk concept since they can require maintenance. She commented that the boardwalk in a Roseville park she recently visited is falling apart. Sanders stated that new boardwalks have superior quality and are very durable requiring little maintenance. He felt that the project should be bid with trail access to Maple Leaf Court and the access to Maplewood could be tinished later with a boardwalk. Sanders stated that there are areas where signs will need to be moved to accommodate the new trail connections. IIe felt that a meeting should be scheduled with the City Engineer and staff to discuss this and other matters. The Director indicated that he would set up a meeting. The Director reported on the following items: Residents of the Costa /Desoto /Allen area cleaned up Pioneer Park on April 24. Thanks to those residents for their help! Page 3 of 4