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MOUNDS VIEW Exhibit A • Parks and Recreation Commission May, 26, 1999, 6:30 p.m. Minutes Commissioners present: Sherry Gunn, Gary Stevenson, Stan McDonald, Mary Benz, and Rob Marty (Council liason). Commissioners absent: Pam Starr, Dave Long, and Frank Silvis. Staff present: Terri Blattenbauer(YMCA) Meeting called to order at 6:40 p.m. at City Hall. There were 11 community members also present for the Silverview trail discussion. A motion was made to approve the minutes from March 24 by Gary, with a second to the motion by Stan. There was no April meeting. Several community members spoke in favor to pave the remainder of the trail that surrounds Silverview pond. Some additional considerations asked of the group: • • To add a bridge across the narrow area of the pond. • They appreciate the vistas, which right now there are none. • Would like to see a planting plan and canoe access. • Fishing pier • Cut grass closer to water • Boardwalk in low and "wet" areas • More swings • Maintain path,trim bushes, spray for wild cucumbers and burn weed. • Finish Greenfield trail • Remove lillies from pond(Cliff Ash provided information on DNR approved product.). Gary made a motion to pass by resolution the paving of the remainder of Silverview path surrounding the pond. Also,that the item be moved to the Planning Commission and on to the City Council. Seconded by Stan. Terri reviewed the next agenda item which was a synopsis of tabled items from some past items. This was developed in lieu of the April meeting. Updated items discussed include: The landscape timeline which is pending due to the completion of the outdoor basketball courts. The NYSCA coaching certification has been implemented into our youth baseball program. The additional gym amenities have been ordered and will be shipped on June 4. We are continuing to pursue the refrigerator donation, 4 safety bases