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n December 20, 1976 The regular meeting of the Park, Recreation and Environmental Commission was called to order at 8:20 P.M. December 20, 1976 by Chairman Resch. Members present: Ring- aman, Gredvig and Scherer. Members absent: Olson, Hanson, Liljedahl . Mr. Schneider and Mr. Volk were also present. Susan Spain, a University student who is working with Jolly Roberts on planning a - park at City Hall was present to discuss her letter to Mr. Resch which outlines their schedule for completing their planning and the cost of the planning. Mr. Schneider explained to the Commission that Mr. Gotwald at the Council meeting on December 13, 1976 had stated it was almost impossible to apply for any special park grants without a comprehensive park plan. Mr. Schneider felt the Council would pro- bably be more receptive to this sort of planning now since this statement was made by Mr. Gotwald. Mr. Schneider further explained that theee will . be dedicated monies available to pay the student requests. Ms. Spain explained to the Commission Heir stage by stage planning. She presented three preliminary concept maps for the Commission to consider and to show the work that has already been completed. Ms. Spain explained students working on such projects usually earn $4.00 per hour. She and Ms. Roberts calculated they would earn less than a $1 .00 per hour_ doing this project. Mr. Ringaman asked Ms. Spain if she was receiving credit for this project. She said No. She explained that this year was the first opportunity they had to do this sort of thing. Mr. Gredvig asked her what her field of study was. She said Landscape Architecture. Mr. Scherer arrived at 8:35 P.M. Mr. Schneider asked Ms. Spain what the next step it? She explained more refined and accurate detailing, land contours, etc. Mr. Gredvig asked if their design would include a planting plan, specifications of plants etc. Ms. Spain said, Yes Mr. Gredvig moved to recommend to the Council that the City contract with Ms. Spain and Ms. Roberts to prepare a master plan of the park at City Hall as per their letter to Mr. Resch. Motion seconded by Mr. Scherer. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Ringaman asked Ms. Spain if it was possible to complete stages I and II of their plan and then re-evaluate the situation. Ms. Spain said, Yes, they would like to work stage by stage. Mr. Schneider will present the motion to the Council and will then contact Mr. Resch and tell him of their decision. Mr. Resch will then contact Ms. Spain and return the prel iminary maps to her. n Mr. Scherer moved to approve the minutes of November 15, 1976. Seconded by Mr. Gredvig. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider explained to the Commission that he, Mr. Volk and Mr. Ringaman had met with the Centennial Hockey Assn. to clear up some communication problems.