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MINUTES Parks & Recreation Commission May 6, 1999 monetary donation toward the construction of a bog walk. The City would hire another contractor to install it. Bianchi asked what the construction of a bog walk would cost. The Director stated that he was not sure. However, the cost would probably exceed $12,000. Sackett Glaser suggested having Sanders prepare a sketch of what the bog walk would look like and where it would be placed. She also suggested having Sanders prepare cost estimates to review. The Director stated that he prefers trail construction on dry land since it is the most economical. Construction of a long bog walk would be very expensive. He stated that a trail could be placed on dry land from McMenemy Street down to the cul -de -sac where it could connect north to a bog walk. Bianchi stated that this property has a unique potential for a nice addition to the park system. She would prefer to make the development a win/win situation for everyone involved. However, if a trail on dry land is in the best interest of the City, the Commission would have to give it serious consideration. Sackett Glaser felt the bog walk would add diversity to the City's park system. Bianchi asked the Director to have Sanders prepare general cost estimates, sketches of the trail and bog walk ideas, and a timeline for construction. She suggested that the Commission meet at her house, 515 Viking Drive East, at 6:30 p.m. before the next meeting to take a tour of the property. Letendra stated that he would notify the Pahnens of their tour. MN TREE The Director stated that the Public Works Director has not received a definitive answer from TRUST the Minnesota Tree Trust on their participation with the park projects. Their participation should not be a factor on whether or not the City proceeds with the project. BLEACHERS The Director stated that the Building Official will submit a written report on the bleachers. All of our bleachers will need to be retrofitted or replaced with the possible exception of the bleachers at Pioneer Park. However, age of the bleachers may not warrant retrofitting. This project will not be started right away since the State may be appropriating funding. CONCERTS Bianchi stated that there are four concerts scheduled this year for Wednesdays in July at 7 p.m. The bands and their costs are as follows: July 7 Splatter Sisters $425 July 14 Hektor and the Gas Giants 500 July 21 RAHS J877 Band 200 July 28 Teddy Bear Band 595 $1,720 The Director stated that the City has budgeted $1,000 toward these concerts. In addition, he solicited donations from the charitable organizations in the City. To -date, the donations received are as follows: Page 23