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MINUTES Parks & Recreation Commission July 6, 1995 spaces and expands the lot north into the woods. Approximately half of the woods and brush area would have to be removed with the second option. Remerowski asked how many nights the Spooner Park picnic shelters have been used. The Director stated that they are used a lot during June, July and August. He does have problems scheduling around Canadian Days since Spooner Park is used for the celebration. It was the Director's opinion that a third shelter is not needed in the City today. The City should wait until the demand is there. Remerowski stated that if additional parking is needed, it could be discussed when the shelter at Pioneer is added. Holm stated that there was talk in the past about sharing a parking lot with the businesses that are located north of the park. He felt that the City should wait on the additional parking until that option happens. Remerowski felt that the businesses would want a kick back. Holm stated that the businesses could donate land to the City for the parking. Holm stated that the increased traffic on Centerville Road is also a safety issue. Remerowski agreed stating that there are safety issues all around the park. Remerowski felt that parents need to watch their children and not let them play in the street. One resident of Desoto Street stated that there is an autistic child in the neighborhood who gets free and runs into the street from time to time which cannot be prevented. She felt that DeSoto Street would become a.speedway especially by people drinking beer. Remerowski felt that the Sheriff should be called to regulate speed if it becomes a problem. A resident stated that she would like to see a fire pit, shelter and grills added to Pioneer Park. She stated that she hardly ever sees the DeSoto Street parking lot full. Johnson stated that a shelter is budgeted for 1997. The resident asked if a fire ring could be built next to the pond at Pioneer. The Director stated that there are fire rings in Spooner Park now. He felt that her request could be addressed, but the fire would have to remain small if it was decided to install a fire ring. Remerowski stated that if parking was added onto the Centerville Road parking lot half way into the trees, there would be a total of 227 spaces including the DeSoto Street parking on the street. Greger felt that it was premature to expand the Centerville Road parking lot. He felt that people should be directed over to the DeSoto side, the Commission should review the designs for the Centerville parking expansion, and the -8- Page 86