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MINUTES <br />Parks & Recreation Commission <br />June 1, 2006 <br />Davis felt the concerns presented were all valid and the city should take them into account. <br />Boss agreed stating that the concerns should be addressed before voting on this issue. Steinert <br />was in agreement as well. <br />Sanders stated that since Nadeau Wildlife Area is a neighborhood park, the city should lean <br />heavily on the comments from the neighbors. He recommended that the Commission change <br />their direction on this matter to address the neighborhood concerns. <br />Davis asked who is responsible for restoring wetland. Mans felt that the Watershed District <br />would be the organization to contact. Davis stated that as liaison to the Watershed, she would <br />pass this discussion on to them. <br />Wenzel stated that he would volunteer to be the liaison for the neighborhood. Mans indicated <br />that would be noted. <br />Mans thanked everyone for attending the meeting to voice their opinions. Sanders encouraged <br />residents to pass on additional comments for improvements to this park to the Commission since <br />the Comprehensive Park Plan is currently being revised. <br />Wenzel stated that there are old tree stumps on the property that need removal. He asked if the <br />city would ever get involved in this matter. He also indicated that there are a few trees adjacent <br />to his property that are dead and must be removed. He was unsure if the trees were on his <br />property or the city's property. Mans stated that city staff would address these concerns. <br />XCEL Mans commented that the Director has met with representatives of Xcel Energy regarding <br />TREE their proposal to remove several trees located within their easement under the power lines <br />REMOVAL along Westwinds Park. The Director was successful in negotiating a five-year delay on the <br />removal of several trees thereby giving the city additional time to address this issue before it <br />happens. Mans commended the Director for his work on this matter. A letter explaining the <br />results of this meeting has already been mailed to area residents. <br />MASTER Sanders stated that the Commission has already discussed all of the park areas at previous <br />PLAN meetings. The next area to discuss involves trails within the city. Sanders stated that he <br />REVIEW does not have an update on the Maplewood trail connection, but this project is ready to begin as <br />soon as he hears from Maplewood. <br />OTHER Mans made the following announcements: <br />BUSINESS <br />There is currently one opening on the Parks & Recreation Commission and he encouraged <br />the public Co apply. Mans also stated that Gray has indicated that he may not be able to <br />continue serving as a member of the Commission due to other commiUnents. Davis <br />mentioned that she would be willing to serve as vice-chair of the Commission if Gray cannot <br />fulfill his term. <br />The lee Cream Social is scheduled on Thursday, August 3, 2006 at Spooner Park beginning <br />at 6:30 p.m. This event includes visits from the Roseville Puppet Wagon, Little Canada Fire <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />