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MINUTES <br />Parks & Recreation Commission <br />January 15, 2004 <br />Sanders stated that he will meet with City staff about combining this project with bids for other <br />City projects this spring. He also commented that there are two other trail connections that are <br />scheduled to be made this year...a connection under the powerlines from LaBore Road east to <br />Maplewood and a connection on the Water Works right -of -way north of South Owasso <br />Boulevard up to Country Drive and over to Rice Street. The Director commented that a <br />neighborhood meeting should be scheduled on the Maplewood connection to answer residents' <br />questions. Broten commented that pedestrian stop signs should be added at LaBore Road for <br />safety reasons. Sanders commented that issues with the railroad need to be resolved on the <br />Water Works trail connection. <br />LITTERBAGS The Director stated that one or two litterbag dispensers /containers to be used by people walking <br />dogs will be placed in selected parks this spring on a trial basis. <br />11 OALS Sackett Glaser and Gray attended the goal setting session on Monday, January 12, 2004 with the <br />City Council and staff members. They were pleased to see that "Completing the Trail System" <br />was ranked #3 out of 42 goals. They also commented that it's nice to have a Mayor and Council <br />that supports our park system. <br />The Director stated that the Council was looking for input from the Commission on the <br />MBIEMR proposed Watershed building. Larson felt it was tough to make a recommendation without <br />seeing a site plan. The Commission commented that they would like to see some type of public <br />use of the building. They felt the concept could be workable, but they would like to see a site <br />plan The Director stated that he will get more detail for next month's meeting. <br />DIRECTOR'S The Director reported on the following items: <br />tEPORT <br />• The Director stated that he has not received any applications for the Commission vacancy <br />yet. However, he has talked to someone who is interested. <br />• The Director will not be able to attend next month's meeting due to a planned vacation. <br />ADJOURN Gray recommended that the meeting be adjourned. <br />Motion seconded by Crary. <br />Motion carried 6 - 0. <br />There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Kris Pechman <br />Page 4 of 4 <br />- 2 7 - <br />