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MINUTES <br />PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION <br />MAY 3, 2012 <br />Fahey asked if there has been any discussion of this idea with the Little <br />Canada Recreation Association (LCRA). Heikke reported that there has <br />been some discussion, but noted that this would be a large expenditure. <br />The City Clerk again pointed out the 2012 Goal to review "spot- zoned" <br />properties for redevelopment potential. She indicated that the former <br />Norm's property was identified as one such property, and indicated that <br />the Commission's discussion of this property would be presented to the <br />Council. <br />Sullivan noted the property had a great location and felt this would be a <br />great place for a park. Sanders indicated that a park usage could be <br />incorporated into the redevelopment of the site tying into the adjacent <br />Watershed property. Sanders stated that in his mind the site would <br />include some development such as senior housing with community space <br />and park space. Heikke stated that he could not envision a better spot in <br />the City for a development of this nature. <br />The Director reported that the Commission's comments will be forwarded <br />to the Council. <br />JULY 5 The Director reported that the July meeting falls on July 5' and suggested <br />COMMISSION that given the holiday, there may be Commissioners unable to attend this <br />MEETING meeting. The Director indicated that the Commission can decide at its <br />June meeting whether to reschedule or cancel its July 5th meeting. <br />Sanders indicated that he would not be present at the June meeting. <br />SPOONER The Director reported that the Spooner Park clearing project has been <br />PARK completed, for the most part. The newly cleared space should be ready <br />CLEARING to be used for this year's Canadian Days Celebration. He indicated that <br />PROJECT FOR after this morning's heavy rain, he would ask the City Engineer to review <br />CANADIAN the site to determine if reseeding will be necessary. <br />DAYS <br />The Director also shared with the Commission, thank -you notes that he <br />received from Sue Nelson and Janene Connelly, thanking the Commission <br />for their support of this project. <br />DONATION The Director reported that he received a letter from an attorney <br />TO representing the Estate of Leah Broecker notifying him of Mrs. <br />SPOONER Broecker's bequest of $5,000 to the City for use in Spooner Park. Mrs. <br />PARK Broecker had been a long -time Noel Drive resident. The Commission <br />discussed how to use the money, and the consensus was to use part for a <br />bench to be placed in Spooner Park (approximate cost $1,000), and the <br />rest toward the cost of the Spooner Park clearing that was just completed. <br />3 <br />