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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MAY 7, 2015 reported that he would be assisted by fellow troop members, friends, and family in constructing the project. Maida suggested that if the entire structure could not be recycled materials, perhaps at least a portion of it could. Sanders indicated that the recycled materials are heavy and difficult to work with. Maida indicated his concern for increased maintenance for the City in coming years. Huot again indicated that he would use treated lumber. Miller asked if Huot wanted the City to help pay for the cost of materials. Huot asked if the City would pay for all the materials so that he would not have to fundraise for this project. Huot asked if the City would give him a check and indicated that he would then purchase the materials. Fahey asked if the Boy Scouts had any requirement that the Eagle Scout candidate fund their own project. Huot stated that the project could be funded totally by the beneficiary or the Scout could fundraise. Craig Miller, Scout Leader, indicated that the project can be paid for totally by the beneficiary, the Scout could fundraise, or it could be a combination of the two. Sullivan asked if an organization such as the Little Canada Recreation Association (LCRA) would fund a project like this. The Director indicated that he could not speak for LCRA, and suggested that Huot ask LCRA. The Director pointed out that there are no funds set aside in the City's budget for projects such as this and suggested that if the City were to fund it, that would require Council approval. Huot indicated that if he has to fundraise, then there is paperwork that he has to fill out and submit to the Boy Scout Council. Craig Miller indicated that Huot could fill out the fundraising paperwork and submit it. If the City or another organization then decides to fund the project, that paperwork could be withdrawn. Vang indicated that he likes the idea of providing shade at the picnic table area, but stated that he was not ready to commit to the project this evening. Vang suggested that perhaps a shade structure over a bigger area where more people would benefit was preferable. Maida suggested that a broader look at the park may be necessary and suggested that perhaps another picnic table area at the other end of the park was something to consider. Maida asked if Huot was considering any other projects. Huot indicated that he had not. Fahey felt that an open lattice structure would not be intrusive in the area. She indicated that she liked the idea and preferred the open lattice concept. Maida asked if another picnic table at the opposite end of the park was something that should be considered. Sanders suggested that perhaps the whole park area should be looked at to determine what elements are desirable for the park. Sanders suggested that the Commission consider this and that additional discussion be scheduled at the June meeting. 5