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MINUTES <br />PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION <br />MARCH 7, 2013 <br />Sanders summarized the comments that the track glider be eliminated, <br />diggers retained, swings located together, slides consist of both short and <br />long slides, and additional shading be added. <br />The Director suggested that these comments be taken back to the design <br />people to incorporate in the Option 1 design. The redraft could then be <br />presented to the Commission at its April meeting for review and adoption. <br />The Director indicated that the public is welcomed to attend this meeting <br />as well. <br />FIRE BARNS The Parks & Recreation Director reported that he and the City <br />WARMING Administrator and City Engineer have reviewed the fire barns property <br />HOUSE and it appears that the fire barns warming house project will be entirely <br />PROJECT on City or Water Department property and no land acquisition from St. <br />John's Church will be necessary. This should be confirmed within the <br />next couple of days. <br />The Director reported that he has contacted an architect and will be <br />meeting with him next week to start the process of developing plans for <br />the new warming house. The Director indicated that staff is also currently <br />looking at how utilities will be put into the site to support bathroom <br />facilities. <br />Maida asked if the warming house project is budgeted for this year. The <br />Director replied that it was. <br />BUCHTHORN Sullivan reported that she discussed the availability of grant money for <br />REMOVAL buckthorn removal with Paul Bachensted of Stantec. He indicated that <br />there is grant money available, and they would be willing to help the City <br />apply for a grant. He suggested that the City put together a management <br />plan which identifies areas where invasive species need removal as well <br />as how the City would keep these areas under control. Sullivan indicated <br />that Bachensted also thought the Watershed District may have grant <br />funding available. Sullivan noted that some grants may require matching <br />funds from the City. She also noted that in addition to buckthorn there <br />may be areas where understory trees and shrubs are taking over habitat. <br />Steinert suggested that as part of the spring park tour the Commission <br />identify areas that need attention. Sanders stated that once the tour takes <br />place and these areas are identified, he could put together a management <br />plan. It was the consensus that the spring park tour be scheduled for May, <br />4 <br />