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9. NEW BUSINESS A. Discuss Adopt-A-Park Program: We have a program in place. Encourage interested parties to contact Steve Dazenski. Will advertise on website and MVMatters. Have MVCC pass out flyers to building renters to promote. B. Review Municipal Code Chapter 203 (Funds): Discussed Lakeside Park Fund, Park and Playground Fund, and Recreation Activity Fund. 203.04 Subd 2, 4 and 5: Lakeside Park Fund: Need to clarify “Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry…” Is this the Commission or the Public Works Director? 203.04 Subd 6: The Council may transfer funds into the “Recreation Activity Fund” from any source… should say “into Lakeside Park Fund.” 203.05 Park and Playground Fund. Is this the Park Dedication Fund? Should it be renamed? 203.06 Subd 2, 4 and 6: Recreation Activity Fund: “Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry” How do we get errors or questions answered regarding changes in the terminology of the code? Do we need to go through the Charter Commission? City Council? City Attorney? Should we invite Mark Beer to a meeting to discuss funding sources? C. Added Item: Ordinance 871 Chapter 605: Shade Tree Disease and Pest Control adjustments made by City Council D. Discuss May Parks Tour Agenda and Yearly Tour Schedule Lambert Park (5:30) then Lakeside Park if time. 10. REPORTS A. Reports of Commission Members: Peterson: We need to be realistic about our priorities each year for what our staff can handle and what our financial resources can accomplish. Kroeger: Status of Lambert Building? Not ready for rental as final inspector has not occurred. Need to hear from City Staff if they feel we cannot complete Lambert playground, Silverview Trail, and Hillview Rink all this year so we can prioritize. Palm: What is the process for signing trails when we spray? Once it’s dry it’s fine. B. Reports of City Staff: Dazenski: Sprayed for crabgrass, broad leaf and clover control. Spring fertilizing done in all parks. Irrigation has been turned on. Drinking fountains on, nets are out. Ball fields are in operation as is soccer at Silverview. Litter and vandalism is still an issue. 11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS A. Next Regular Commission Meeting: May 24, 2012 (7:00 start time) 1. Parks Tour (5:30 – 6:30 before meeting) 2. Review Municipal Code Chapter 909 (Parks & Recreation) 3. Cost estimates and layout options for Hillview rink 4. Silverview Trailway replacement: Debar and Dazenski 5. BBC history and update 12. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn at 8:00 PM by Long, 2nd by Kunz. Motion Passed 7-0.