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Park Board Minutes August 5, 1991 Marty Asleson asked the Board members if they would like a tour through this area. Both Candi Toffoli and John Baumann made arrangements to meet with him on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Corson will come back to the board next month after Marty Asleson has gotten more information from the County regarding access to the County road easement. Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Planning Update - Marty Asleson gave an update on the progress of this committee. He commented on what a good working group the committee was comprised of. There seems to be a variety of skills and interests among them. The group is using the structural guide from Brauer and Associates, and this is adding to the quality of the finished product. The overall plan will not be completed in August as originally anticipated, but this group will meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday until it's finished. The plan will include forestry and watershed issues. Recreation Activity Summary - Marty Asleson noted that Barry Bernstein has been hired as a permanent full time Parks and Recreation Program Supervisor. Barry handed out summer activity reports to the board members. He explained how successful our parks and T-ball programs were and also the Men's Softball league. He talked about expanding those programs next year, and adding new ones. Barry will be coordinating fall activity programs with the schools. He noted that he will probably be working with the North Metro Park Association. Ken Johnson suggested working with all of the school districts. John Baumann commented on what a fine job Barry did with the T-ball program and how much the kids enjoyed it. OTHER OLD BUSINESS: Forestry Update - Marty Asleson gave an overview of the city forestry program. He explained that city forestry crews are currently doing surveys regrading the forestry needs in the city. Lois Lane is looking better. There is some new oak wilt infestation. The county will be talking to us about the use of the vibratory plow. The Tree Preservation Policy seems to be working pretty well since it's beginning a couple months ago. The city has made arrangements with about four developers to do the planting for them next spring. Marty Asleson feels there is a need for more staff people since the new Tree Preservation Policy increases the need. Marty noted that Columbus Township contacted him regarding hiring some of our people and working together to meet the forestry needs for both communities. That plan could possibly justify the need for more 4