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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SILVER VIEW PARK TASK FORCE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA Wednesday, April 4, 1990 Mounds View City Hall Lower Level CALL TO ORDER: 7:10 p.m. ROLL CALL: David Long, Adeline Lee, Deborah Ashworth, Ron Fagerstrom, David Rademacher, and Mary Saarion. Ron Margo and George Andres were absent. DISCUSSION: Ron Fagerstrom wanted to further describe the pond buffer maintenance guidelines. A map was presented to provide an illustration of the buffer areas. The group reviewed each section of park improvements as discussed at the first meeting. Priorities for each section were reviewed as well as descriptions of improvements. Funding sources were reviewed and discussed. Issues were also discussed. These issues will be present in a narrative with a recommendation to Council regarding the Silver View Master Plan. The letter requesting residents to comply with use of low or no phosphorus fertilizers was distributed to residents of the Silver View drainage area and to Spring Lake and White Oak pond residents as requested by the City Council. Staffs list of issues were discussed and the committee recommendation for each is as follows: Question #1. What other alternatives are there for the amphitheater? Answer. There were several options discussed for the amphitheater, but it was unanimously agreed that it should remain just as is and permitted to let grow. At some time in the future, a purpose or improvement may be decided, but at present, it is a low priority and safety hazard for mowing. Consensus: Let grow and leave it alone for the time being. Question #2. What should the buffer area distance be from the pond? Answer. Environmental Specialists suggested that a larger buffer area would attract wildlife because it offers more nesting area. Also, the buffer provides a filtering service, trapping litter and contaminants before they enter the pond. 64