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c.) Developing a Volunteer Coach of the Year award and naming it after Patrick "Homer" Holmes — The Commission developed selection criteria, who would be eligible, and the process for approval. The Commission will next finalize the application and set deadlines for this award. The Connnission may want to review and recommend the wording for the plaque. Attached is a copy wording that was on the Citizen of the Year plaque along with the current draft of the nomination form. Kroeger will contact Mrs. Holmes regarding the name of the award itself. How will we get the word out that this award is available? Through MVCC and area associations as well as the Mounds View Matters 6. New Business: a.) Establish 2008 Meeting Dates — a draft schedule has been developed with the meetings scheduled for the forth Thursday of the month (except for November and December). Motion to approve dates by Palm, 2"a by Peterson. Motion Passed 7-0 b.) Commission to recommend a Chairperson, Appoint a Vice -Chairperson, and Secretary for 2008. Jerry Kunz will continue as Chairperson, Gerald Arel will be Vice -Chairperson, Cindy Palm will continue as Secretary. c.) Oakwood Park: 2008 Striping and Implementation Plan - The YMCA and Staff will present a plan for review and approval by the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission on how should Oakwood Park be utilized in 2008. Kroeger is receiving feedback from area soccer associations concerning field usage and recommendations. Currently we have room for one IJ12 and two U8 size fields or two U12 fields. Discussed options to use moveable goals and rotate as needed to preserve the field so as not to overuse the new turf. Priorities for 2008 would be for MVCC YMCA programs with the options of renting to area associations if/when the Parks Department feel it is ready. d.) Neighborhood Park Meetings — discuss the concept of holding Neighborhood Park Meetings for selected parks each year. The intent would be to solicit more public input regarding the long term vision and plan for a particular neighborhood park. The Commission provides the venue for public input at each meeting. If residents have concerns about other parks, they are welcome to attend future meetings. e.) Other New Business? Winter park activities: Sliding hills at SilverView, Pinewood Elementary, and Edgewood Middle School. Walking trails at Silverveiw, Cross Country Skiing at SilverView Commissioner/Staff Reports: a) Parks and Recreation Appointments — On December 10, 2007 the City Council appointed Jerry Kunz and Cindy Palm to another term on the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission. Attached is an updated Commissioner List. b) Woodcrest Park — As directed by the Commission, and based on the guidance from City's Forester, Rick Wriskey, Staff has removed some trees from around the two ponds closest to Woodcrest Drive. Mr. Sonterre, area resident who brought this to the Conunission's attention, contacted Aukee with appreciation of efforts. c) Tree Preservation Ordinance - On December 10, 2007 the City Council approved Ordinance No. 785 establishing a Tree Preservation Ordinance. This version of the ordinance targets undeveloped areas and not existing residential property. Attached is a copy of this ordinance.