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Approved October 2, 2020 Rick DeGardner, Director of Public Services, updated the Park Board on the 12th Avenue Trail Project. Rick gave the background and the update by stating the city received resident request to construct a trail along 12th Avenue. The trail was discussed at City Council work sessions throughout 2019 and as a result the City Council budgeted for this project within their 2020 budget with funding through the Park and Trail Improvement Fund and through State Aid. The 12th Avenue Trail Project includes construction of a new trail between White Oak Road and the existing trail head approximately 720 feet south of White Oak Road, pedestrian ramp improvements, and ditch grading and culvert repairs to facilitate drainage in the project area. Construction will be completed this fall. The City anticipates that this trail will be widely used and enjoyed by the community. C. North Pointe Park Update Rick DeGardner, Director of Public Services, updated Park Members on North Pointe Park. DeGardner address the Board by stating some recent improvements have occurred at North Pointe Park. After observing numerous skid marks on the hardcourt surfaces, staff installed, "No Skateboarding, Roller Blading, or Bicycles on Court Surfaces" sign (the sign was also at Arena Acres Park). The additional signage seems to be helping. Some residents also requested fencing on both end of the pickleball court to prevent the balls from rolling into the wetland area. The fencing was installed a few weeks ago. Pat Huelman, Park Board Chair, asked DeGardner is he had an idea of how much use the pickleball courts are getting. DeGardner responded that there are a couple ladies who use it a few times a week but unsure who else or how many more are using it. Huelman followed up by stating that the Park Board should keep hard surfaces in mind in future discussions regarding the Recreation Complex as it seems to be what people want. Page 4