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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION LITTLE CANADA, MINNESOTA AUGUST 1, 1996 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission of the City of Little Canada, Minnesota was held on the 1st day of August, 1996 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall located at 515 East Little Canada Road in said City. Chair Karen Johnson presided and called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. and the following members of the Commission were present at roll call: MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Karen Johnson, Chair Ms. Pat Ables Mr. Jim Greger Mr. Troy Rajanen Mr. Howard Remerowski MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. Tom Holm ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Jim Morelan, P & R Director Ms. Mary Granley, Recording Secretary MINUTES Ables moved that the minutes of the June 6, 1996 meeting be approved as read. Motion seconded by Greger. Motion carried 5 - 0. Johnson moved that the minutes of the July 9, 1996 meeting be approved as read. Motion seconded by Rajanen. Motion carried 5 - 0. REVIEW OF PARK Johnson asked if commission members had any changes they MASTER PLAN would like to add to the Park Master Plan. Greger stated he would like to see the option to make changes kept open, and to have the ability to make changes in the future. Morelan stated the City overall comprehensive plan must be filed with the Metropolitan Council. Morelan explained that our Park Master Plan is part of the comprehensive plan. He stated several items in the Park Master Plan are out of date, and his concern is whether an update would be justifiably beneficial. Morelan indicated the trail plan, facilities in parks and playgrounds have changed. Johnson asked when the Park Master Plan would need to be submitted. Morelan responded early this fall. Johnson remarked the plan we submit should reflect an accurate description of our facilities. Page 117