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DRAFT <br />Superintendent M. Bouthilet said it currently has a climbing structure that cost about $25,000, <br />which is smaller than the equipment at Pebble Park, but approximately the same size and cost as <br />Stone -ate. Ridge, and Kleis. <br />Commissioner Steele asked for a bench in Kleis Park. Superintendent Bouthilet said he has an <br />extra bench that can be placed there. <br />Superintendent Bouthilet explained that portable toilets are placed where there are scheduled <br />activities. Three portable toilets were burned in Tablyn Park this year. They are no longer <br />placed in Kleis Park because it is no longer booked for activities but Sunfish has them all winter. <br />Commissioner T. Bouthilet suggested an additional $15,000 for playground equipment at Reid <br />Park. Superintendent Bouthilet said that would not be enough money and suggested $30,000 for <br />a play structure. <br />M/S/P, T. Bouthilet/Wagner to allocate an additional $30,000 into the CIP for additional <br />playground equipment at Reid Park in 2008. <br />Commissioner Ames said he believes we should remain true to the mission of the Park Plan. <br />Commissioner Bruchu noted that $30,000 is almost half of our park dedication money. <br />Assistant Planner Matzek said the income in park dedication is an estimated average over past <br />years and actually fluctuates year to year based on developments within the city. <br />Superintendent Bouthilet said if we are looking at building a central park, perhaps we should <br />allocate money elsewhere. <br />Vote: 6:2 Nay-Steele/Schumacher. <br />Superintendent Bouthilet said that $7,000 for VFW Park in 2007 is leftover for water service. <br />M/S/P, Watters/Ames to recommend the Parks CIP as amended. Vote: 8:0. <br />City Council Update <br />Assistant Planner Matzek said the Basketball Court for Carriage Station was approved. <br />Superintendent Bouthilet said it is a modified court with two hoops. <br />Assistant Planner Matzek said the Parks Commission has received an application and action is <br />being postponed in order for all commission interviews to occur at one time. <br />9:06 adjourn. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Kimberly Anez <br />Recording Secretary <br />Lake Elmo Parks Commission Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2006 2 <br />