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C. Ball Field Fencing Improvements: Bids have been received and Staff will draft a resolution for City Council meeting on Oct. 12th. Staff will send Commission a copy prior to the meeting. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Parking Lot Lighting at Random Park: We need lights at the parking lot. Motion by Palm, 2nd by Long to direct staff to pursue providing lights at Random Park Parking Lot and bring to the City Council at the meeting on Oct. 12th using Park Dedication Funds to provide the installation cost of no more than $2000. Motion Passed 6-0. B. City Forestry Update / Recognition: City Forester, Rick Wriskey, is retiring. With the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of New Brighton, the City of Mounds View and City of New Brighton has postponed replacing this position until March of 2010. Calls will be sent to Public Works. Public Works will work for Tree City USA application status and tree trimming of boulevard trees. Consider providing a list of reputable companies that have a certified arborist that can evaluate trees at resident request. City Council will present a plaque to Rick at the meeting on Sept. 28th. Consider planting a tree in a city park in honor of Rick. Motion by Kroeger, 2nd by Aukee to plant a tree of his choice in at city park in honor of Rick Wriskey, with a plaque mounted at the site of the tree. Motion Passed 6-0. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Commission Members 1. Recap of Meeting with City Council (Sept. 8, 2009 Work Session): Discussed Lambert Park building. Council wants a proposal to include need (with photos), operational cost, maintenance, proposed layout and funding source. Music-in-the-Park- discussed above. Eagle Scout recognition should be done as soon as possible at City Council meetings. Requested 2 handicapped spots (one spot and one access vs. two spots with one access). 2. Woodcrest Park getting cattail overgrowth. Nothing we can do. 3. Silverview Park disc golf getting tons of use. 4. Irondale Youth Hockey Association sponsoring a 5K run on Sept. 26th beginning at 8:00 a.m. B. Reports of City Staff 1. Project Updates (Ball Field Fencing Improvements, Parking Lot Lighting at Silverview Park, Hillview Park Building Water Supply Replacement, County Road 10 Trail, Street/Utilities) Concerns by Commission about County Rd. 10 trail ways crossing streets and traffic coming into trail way crossings. 10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS A. Next Commission Meeting: October 22, 2009 1. Lambert Park Building Replacement 2. Hours of Ice Rink Attendants 3. Financial Reports (Park Dedication, BBC, Etc.) 4. Park Improvement Plan 11. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn at 8:35 pm. by Long, 2nd by Kunz. Motion Passed 6-0