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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MAY 7, 2015 PIONEER PARK PONDING — EDUCATIONAL PLAQUES BROECKER MEMORIAL FRIENDS OF THE PARK TREE DONATION REGISTRATIONS MARKET PLACE Sullivan noted that Rocky Waite of the Veterans Committee brought the suggestion to Huot. Sullivan felt that the canopy would benefit the Veterans Memorial Park. She indicated that she liked the lattice structure over the table, and she felt the project was not detrimental to the park. Fahey agreed. Miller recommended concept approval of the lattice canopy over the picnic table in Veterans Memorial Park with the understanding that the Commission would have to review and approve the final plans for the project contingent on the City Council's approval of the project as well as the Council's consideration of providing any or all funding for the project, and authorizing the Director to sign Huot's paperwork that will be submitted to the Boy Scout Council indicating concept approval of the project. Motion seconded by Darling. Motion carried 6 — 0. Vang clarified to Huot that there is still the potential that the project may be rejected by the City. The Director reported that the City Engineer is working with the Watershed on educational plaques for Pioneer Park relative to a description of the environmental benefits provided by the swale and drainage area in the Park. Sanders indicated that after discussion of the reforestation plan for Spooner Park that is proposed as part of the Broecker donation, he felt the first step would be to do buckthorn removal and clean up within the wooded area in the northwest corner of the Park. He suggested that it may be possible to move forward with some tree planting in the fall, although some species would need to be planted in the spring. Sanders reported that the City received donations of five trees through the Friends of the Parks Program. One of the donations was specifically requested to be planted in Rondeau Park. Sanders recommended that all five trees be planted in Rondeau Park. The Director reported that once planted, Friends of the Parks will be notified of the location of the plantings, and, in turn, will notify those making the donations. The Director reported that registrations are currently being taken for Archery Lessons, Firearm Safety Class, and a new program called Fishing Fun. The Director reported that the May 13th Market Place Morning Talks will 7