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MINUTES <br />PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION <br />JULY 11, 2013 <br />together a plan for a grand opening ceremony and inform the Commission <br />of the details. <br />PIONEER The Director reported that a Committee consisting of two members of the <br />PARK Commission, the two Recreation Program Supervisors, and himself have <br />USAGE been meeting during the last month. The Director reported that the <br />POLICY Committee felt it was not necessary that the usage policy be specific. <br />Slain served on this Committee and indicated that it was felt the policy <br />should be simple. Slain stated that the Committee felt that the director <br />should have the call on the usage of Pioneer Park, with the Director <br />keeping in mind the commitment that the City made to the neighbors of <br />the Park. <br />Vang served on this Committee and commented that it was felt that park <br />usage should be focused on usage that benefits the citizens of Little <br />Canada. He stated that the purpose in keeping the policy simple is that <br />there could be a variety of events proposed at the park, and the Committee <br />felt that the policy should not limit those possibilities. <br />The Director indicated that he will present the usage policy to the Council <br />for ratification. <br />Heikke asked if there was a usage policy for other parks. The Director <br />replied that the facilities at Pioneer Park are such that warrant a policy of <br />this nature. Usage of other park facilities are either controlled by the <br />School District or are rented to users with rental policies in place. <br />Heikke recommended adoption of the Pioneer Park Usage Guidelines as <br />proposed by the review committee. <br />Motion seconded by Fahey. <br />Adopted 6 — 0. <br />ICE CREAM Steinert reported that planning for the Ice Cream Social is underway. <br />SOCIAL The event will be held on Thursday, August 1, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 <br />p.m. in Spooner Park. Steinert reported that the K9 demonstration, Fire <br />Department, and Roseville Puppet Show have been scheduled for the <br />event. The Director reported that Culver's will be providing frozen <br />custard floats as well as the personnel to do the serving. He encouraged <br />the Commissioners to attend. <br />2 <br />