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Park Board Meeting - March 6, 2006 Minutes • members that the daily skaters count did not include the Centennial Hockey Associations practice skaters. • • Mr. DeGardner said this issue will come before the Board in November so a determination can be made as to which rinks will have warming houses for the 2006 -2007 season. OLD BUSINESS 2006 GOALS UPDATE: Rick reported that the City Council unanimously approved the 2006 Park Board Goals at their February, 27 City Council Meeting. The following items were presented for consideration: Birch Street Trail in Front of Rice Lake Elementary School Connecting Both Trails Along North Side of Birch Street and Underpass ($170,000) - There is currently a "gap" within the Birch Street trail in front of Rice Lake Elementary School. This project would essentially provide a complete, uninterrupted transportation trail along the north side of Birch Street from Hodgson Road to Sherman Lake Road. In addition, the proposed trail will also connect to the underpass which will provide direct access to /from the trail along the south side of Birch Street (Hodgson to Fawn Lane). Rick feels this project could be done by the end of June if everything goes as planned. Open Air Shelter at Behm's Park ($30,000) - This six acre park consists of playground equipment, court basketball court, open play area, looped trail, and a natural prairie area. This heavily used park is also one of the most popular sites for our summer playground program. Behm's Park most visible shortcoming is lack of shade. An open air shelter will be well utilized by area residents as well as our summer playground participants. Open Air Shelter at Highland Meadows Park ($30,000) - This four acre park consists of playground equipment, court basketball court, open play area, and looped trail. This park is also enjoyed by area residents as well as our summer playground program. Highland Meadows Park is also lacking shade. An open air shelter will be a tremendous asset for this neighborhood park. Rick anticipates that both shelters will be ready for use by the beginning of our summer playground program. Funding for the above goals will be from the Dedicated Parks Fund.