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MINUTES <br />Parks & Recreation Commission <br />November 1, 2007 <br />_CATEBOAItll Mans asked the Director about the progress with the St. Paul Water Department. The Director <br />PARK reporCed that the City will be working on a rider that needs to be approved by the St. Paul Water <br />Department to allow the installation of the concrete base for the skateboard park The Director <br />estimated this would be applied for in the next few weeks once Sanders completes the <br />specifications for the concrete. He is currently consulting with concrete engineers. A major <br />concern is the impacf of the large equipment on the water main in the area. <br />Mans asked if there would be any major grading needed for the construction of the park. The <br />Director replied that removal of some of the existing soil would be necessary for the sub-base. <br />The base now consists of sand and he estimated about a foot of gravel will be added to the sand <br />base. <br />Neis asked if they should name the park. She suggested having a contest to acquire a name. It <br />was noted that the hockey rink does not have a name. The consensus was that if a name was <br />given to it, the Little Canada Recreation Association should be considered due to their financing <br />of the proj eet. <br />Mans inquired about the timing for having a neighborhood meeting. Neis inquired about the <br />notice to the neighborhood. 'the Director stated all the property owners within 350 feet of the <br />projected park location would be sent a letter about the meeting. Mans suggested informing the <br />schools of the meeting as that it could provide some input from the skateboard park users. The <br />Director commented that lie has already been in contact with Dr. John Nichols' son who wants <br />to assist with the planning of the park. It was also suggested to announce the meeting date and <br />time in the upcoming newsletter and post on the website. Neis asked if the neighborhood <br />meeting would be held in conjwrction with the regular monthly meeting night. Fahey had <br />concerns with the January meeting being so close to the New Year's holiday and recommended <br />the February 7 meeting date. 1/veryone was in agreement with holding the neighborhood <br />meeting on February 7, 2008. This would also allow the notice to be printed in the next two <br />issues of the city newsletter. <br />Neis asked what the lead time requirement would be to purchase the equipment. Mans asked if <br />they had the equipment on hand or if the equipment would be made to order. The Director will <br />inquire about the lead time and status of equipment. He projected that the concrete would be <br />poured in May or June. <br />TERMS Mans announced that the commissioner terms of Tony Mans, Kevin Steinert, and Ruth <br />OT OTrICE Steinwall will be expiring the end of this year. Tony Mans indicated that even though he has <br />thoroughly enjoyed serving on this board he is not going to seek another term as his life is now <br />very active with his children. He reminded Steinert and Steinwall that they will need to submit <br />a letter of intent to the City Council if they plan to reapply as a commissioner for another three <br />year term. <br />WINTER Mans stated he received an email about the Friday evening co-ed open volleyball activity. The <br />PROGRAM Director said the program was not offered last year because of poor attendance the previous <br />"CIVI1'IE5 year. He stated he had received some interest in having the program again and sent out an email <br />to inquire about any interest in the program. The program would run from the first I^riday in <br />January through the end of April, 2008. The program would require an attendance of twelve <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />