Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Packet - January 25, 2007

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b) T -Mobile's proposal to construct a building and antenna pole at Groveland Park Motion by Palm, 2nd by Kunza to reject any and all proposals to rent Groveland Park space for the installation of communication equipment. Discussion included encouraging T -Mobile to explore other options such as Abiding Savior Church. Commission needs to be careful to consider this type of usage in any of our parks, including Arden Park as it could set precedence. T -Mobile has changed their options regarding the building/structure which would interfere with the park aesthetics and usage, despite monetary benefits. Groveland is a park and needs to stay a park. Motion Passed 6-0. 6. New Business: a.) County Road 10 Trailway Project: Segments 9&10 Plan Review — Review the draft plans and provide recommendation. Motion by Aukee, 2" d by Kunz to eliminate the drinking fountain and bike racks as currently shown for segments 9 &10. Motion Passed 6-0. b.) County Road 10 Trailway Project: Segments 1-5 DNR. Grant Application — The City will be submitting a DNR Trailway grant application for this project. Letters of support from various agencies (including the Commission) will increase our probability of being successful. Commission reviewed letter of recommendation for previous grant and suggested staff revise and bring to January meeting for commission approval. c.) Set 2007 Meeting Dates — a draft schedule has been developed with the meeting scheduled for the forth Thursday of the month (except for March, November and December which will be the third Thursday) c.) Commission to recommend a Chairperson, Appoint a Vice -Chairperson, and Secretary Motion by Kroeger, 2"d by Kunza to appoint Jerry Kunz for Chairperson, Arel for Vice - Chairperson, and Palm as Secretary. Motion Passed 6-0 7. Commissioner/Staff Reports: a) Random Park Building Status Report As part of an Eagle Scout Project, the interior space of the Random Park Building was primed this last weekend. The process went well. The same group will be painting the building next Saturday. The carpet contractor will be installing the carpet on Thursday, December 29th. Suggested to invite the scouts to attend next meeting for recognition with a certificate. b) Groveland Park Building Status Report There was a glitch with the overhang; the material was not thick enough to accommodate the length of nails specified. The contractor had to put a layer of 5/8" plywood on the overhang before it could be shingled. The rest of the project is going well. The A/C unit has been installed and most of the mechanical work nearly completed. There was vandalism at Groveland shelter over the weekend, two screens were slashed and one window was broken. c) Indoor Playground Equipment at the Mounds View Community Center Report The playground equipment has been put together. There just needs a few things tweaked and the foam covering can be installed. Cost is $1.00 for ages 1-9 years for 45 -minute time block. Residents can rent this space as part of birthday party rental at MVCC. d) Skating Rink Update Weather permitting; the City is planning on opening the skating rinks the day after Christmas.