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• Park Board Meeting - March 31, 2004 Minutes Mr. Shoenbauer advised that if the City does not have the commitment to implement the plan, there is no benefit to the plan. Ms. Barb Bauman, Environmental Board, asked if there is a ranking system within the plan in regarding to valuable environmental areas. Mr. Shoenbauer advised there is somewhat of a ranking system. The plan looks at all areas and opportunities within the City, not such the valuable environmental areas. He encouraged the City to take that same approach. He also recommended the City try to keep the athletic complex land for development of a complex at some point in the future. Mr. Shoenbauer advised the next step in the process is to get some public participation. Participation by the public can include open houses, individual meetings and surveys. He indicated he would also talk to staff about strategies to develop in terms of including other entities within the plan. Mr. Huelman suggested the open houses include a focus on certain areas of the City along with certain aspects of the plan, such as park development or trail development. Ms. Mary Jo O'Dean, Environmental Board, suggested the Homeowners . Association's within the City also be involved in the public input process. Mr. Shoenbauer indicated the Homeowners Association's within the City could be contacted along with landowner's that may be developing their land soon. Community Development Director Grochala suggested developers within the community as well as outside of the community also be included in the public input process. Mr. Shoenbauer advised he would develop a strategy plan from this meeting and send e -mails to all Board Member's. He reviewed the schedule for the plan noting it is anticipated that the City Council will adopt the plan in mid July. A brief recess was called at 7:57 for each Board to disperse and reconvene their meetings individually. Acting Chair Huelman reconvened the Park Board meeting at 8:03 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MARCH 1, 2004: Bill Kusterman made a motion, seconded by Katie Boyle, to approve the March 1, 2004 minutes. The minutes were approved. • SETTING AGENDA: There were no changes to the agenda. 3