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Park and Recreation and Forestry Committee Meeting Agenda <br />January 25, 2007 <br />6:30 P.M. <br />1. Roll Call <br /> <br />2. Approval of minutes from the December 21, 2006 meeting. <br /> <br />3. Public Input - Citizens are encouraged to speak to the Park and Recreation and Forestry Commissioners on issues of concern. <br /> <br />4. YMCA Update <br /> <br />5. Unfinished Business: <br /> <br />Oakwood Park Proposal <br />Phase I <br />Quotes for Phase I items such as grading, irrigation, fencing, and seeding will be submitted to the Commission on January 25th for review. If this project proceeds, construction of Phase <br /> I items is planned to commence first thing in the spring of 2007. <br /> <br />Phase II <br />Phase II is the creation of a playground area adjacent to the proposed soccer fields. The Commission has indicated a desire to investigate playground packages of varying price ranges. <br /> The Gametime web site displays numerous playground packages within three set cost ranges: <br />1. under $15,000, 2. $15,00 to $25,000, and 3. $25,00 to $35,000 <br /> <br />A computer linked to the web site with the display on the large screen will be available at the meeting to discuss various preferred playground packages. <br /> <br />Phase III <br />Disc Golf – An informational email was sent to the Parks Supervisor pertaining to costs and recommendations for setting up a disc golf course. <br /> <br /> <br />6. New Business: <br /> <br />Commission to Recommend Appointment to Vacant Commission Seat – The City has received two applications for the vacant seat on the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission. These <br /> two applicants were invited to attend the meeting. <br /> <br />Park Dedication Fund Review – The budget sheet and Park Improvement Program was last updated in June of 2006. A full review and update discussions of the Park Improvement Program should <br /> be scheduled for the February 22nd Commission meeting. <br /> <br />County Road 10 Trailway Project: Segments 1 -5 DNR Grant Application – The City will be submitting grant applications for Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Trailway Grant Program. <br /> There are two types of DNR Trailway grants the City will be applying for; Local Tail Connection Program and the Federal Recreational Trail Program. The City Council approved a resolution <br /> of support for these grant applications on January 22, 2007. In addition to the resolution of support, letters of support from