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B. Fencing at Hodges Park— Long Lake Road: staff has received multiple emails/calls for <br /> fencing. Concern is that children will run from playground to road. When playground was <br /> replaced, the footprint was enlarged. Fencing could go up to Ramsey county's right of way, <br /> and could be any height up to 8 feet. Ramsey County will be lowing speed limit on long lake <br /> road (and all county roads that have bike lanes) to 25 mph. Commission directed staff to <br /> get estimate of fencing for edge of playground to north edge of basketball court with <br /> different price options for varying heights considering goal of fencing and estimate <br /> for 1-3 benches for that side so park patron concerned about running child could be <br /> a block. Resident @ 8005 Woodlawn suggested community garden as block or buffer. <br /> Homework for commissioners: visit Hodges park. <br /> C. Review RAPP Strategies Inc.- Marketing for the Proposed Community Center expansion. <br /> Seeking commissioner input on brochure hoping to have completed and handed out for <br /> Night to Unite- National Night Out, Tuesday August 1st. Commissioners suggested brochure <br /> explain different between sales and property tax, and also highlight the why behind the idea <br /> of expansion. Current brochure hits bullet points on what and how much, but doesn't <br /> necessarily explain why. Suggested "our possibilities" instead of"our concerns." Brochure <br /> will have a qr code that will lead to website: website will hopefully spell out more. <br /> 9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS <br /> A. Memorandum from City Administrator—Trail Spring Lake Road: packet of information <br /> following misinformation that city had taken trees from private property. Trees had been in <br /> city right of way. Packed included background information for vision of Spring Lake trail. <br /> Homework for commissioners: review packet and reach out to Don with questions. <br /> B. Commissioner Mills requested cost information on changing signs at single stall bathrooms <br /> within parks to unisex. Commission directed staff to change signs. <br /> C. Commissioner Arel: no tribute park meeting in July, next one is August Stn <br /> D. Council member Gunn (stepping in for council liaison Meelhouse): thinking about inclusive <br /> park at Hillview is wonderful, and something the city is lacking. All the permits for the park <br /> are reading to go. City finance director is retiring, have found replacement, Gayle Bauman. <br /> E. Commissioner Lillemo would like to challenge city council to start shifting money to parks; it <br /> helps parks commission with discussions and planning to know how parks and rec will <br /> continue to be funded. <br /> 10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS <br /> 11. Next Regular Commission Meeting: August 24, 2023 <br /> 12. ADJOURNMENT: adjourned at 8:16 <br />