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• MOUNDS VIEW Exhibit B <br /> Parks & Recreation Commission <br /> June 22, 2000, 5:30 pm <br /> Minutes <br /> Commissioners present: Rich Sonterre, Frank Silvis, Sherry Gunn, Mike Szczepanski, <br /> Dawn Little, Theresa Lexcen. <br /> Commissioners absent: Dave Long, Tony Zuk, and Stan McDonald. <br /> Staff present: Terri Blattenbauer(YMCA), Mike Ulrich, Steve Dazenski, (City of <br /> Mounds View). <br /> Guest: John Hammerschmidt (Bridges Golf Manager) <br /> John Hammerschmidt was present to discuss and inform the Commission of an <br /> opportunity for the Community in terms of Park development. He talked of the area near <br /> Greenfield and Oakwood Parks that Rice Creek could provide some alterations to the <br /> area at no cost to the City. Amenities would not need to be implemented at this time but <br /> could be added to the wish list. Sherry Gunn volunteered to serve as an information <br /> • seeker with the DNR to check on the availability of grants, and Rich Sonterre will be <br /> serving as the liaison on the Rice Creek Development Committee. <br /> Mike S., a long time resident and coach of several sports, indicated a need in the <br /> community for soccer and baseball. The Commission was hesitant to commit to changes <br /> in that area of the community. John re-iterated that this would not cost the City anything <br /> for the initial changes, and reinforced that it would be an enhancement to the area. <br /> There was a community resident at the meeting that has an interest in having a place for <br /> kids that would allow skateboarding, BMX bicycling and in-line skating in a safe <br /> environment. <br /> There was discussion on matching grants and the cost of a soccer field. Mike U. <br /> indicated that there would need to be a study to determine the soil conditions. <br /> The remainder of the meeting was spent brainstorming a "wish list" of park <br /> improvements. No priorities have been set. The updated list is attached as Exhibit B-a. <br /> The Commission agreed that it would be an effective way of confirming this list by <br /> providing neighborhood meetings (focus groups) at each park. Staff will assign two <br /> Commissioners at each park to assist with the question and answer sessions. <br /> • Meeting adjourned: 8:30 pm <br /> Next regular meeting: June 28, 2000, 6:30 pm <br />