06-06-2013 Park & Rec Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION JUNE 6, 2013 The Director reported that the chair of the Veterans' Memorial Committee has asked that a member of the Parks & Rec Commission attend their next meeting on Monday, June 17`11, 6 p.m. at the City Center. Slain volunteered w attend the meeting. The Director noted that all members of the Commission are welcomed to attend these meetings. ICE The Commission discussed and agreed that an Ice Cream Social should CREAM be held on Thursday, August ls`, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Spooner SOCIAL Park utilizing the same format as in previous years. Steinert will coordinate this event, and the Director indicated that he would arrange for clowns as well as approach Culvers relative to refreshments. NADEAU The Director reported that the Nadeau Park play equipment upgrade is PARK PLAY nearly completed. There is some site work yet needed which should be EQUIPMENT completed shortly. The Commission commented positively on the play UPGRADE equipment upgrade. The Director suggested that in lieu of the August Commission meeting, that a grand opening celebration be planned for the week after Canadian Days. The Commission agreed and plans will be formalized at the July Commission meeting. FIRE BARNS The Director reported that the architect is working to finalize building WARMING plans. The building will include a warming house area, a storage area, HOUSE as well as restrooms. The restrooms will be at the end of the building PROJECT and will be accessible from the outside during warmer months for use by the skateboard park and from the inside during the winter for use by people using the rinks. The Director noted that the site poses some challenges in that room must be provided between the building and rinks for vehicle access both for the City and St. Paul Water Department as well as must be handicapped accessible. The architect is working with the City Engineer to finalize these issues. The architect is hoping to have plans finalized within the next two weeks. The Director noted that the plan is to have the Council approve the plan at its June 24th meeting so that the project can get out to bid and constructed this fall. He indicated that he will provide the Commission with copies of the plans for their review and comment as soon as they are available. FRIENDS The Director reported that the City received the donation of two trees OF THE for installation in Thunder Bay Park which were purchased through the PARKS Friends of the Parks Tree Sale. The City provided assistance in planting TREE SALE these trees. 3