Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Packet - September 27, 2007

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Concerning BBC Donations From January 27, 2007 minutes: a.) Bethlehem Baptist Church: Dedication of Funds — Annually the Bethlehem Baptist Church makes donations to several charitable organizations. It would be advantageous for the City to create a list of civic items that would benefit from such a donation and submit this to the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Ideas include: Supporting improvements at Oakwood Park —Toddler playground equipment? Disc Golf? Improving ball fields, specifically an artificial pitching mound at Greenfield Park ($3500?) Permanent field lining JoxBox at home plates From April 26, 2007 minutes: J) Greenfield Baseball Field - The Commission wanted to know the cost of an artificial turf pitchers mound for Greenfield Park. That cost has been determined to be $4,000.00 (includes shipping). There is an option to have a self weighted, roll up tarp (with roller). Tarp cost $800 Roller apparatus $400. Motion by Long, 2" by Aukee to purchase tarp / roller set up along with artificial mound. Motion Passed 5-0 Commission wanted to see if the associations would provide contributions for this item. Also look at Jox Boxes at $800 per box. Suggested ideas to work from for park memorials: The Mounds View Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission recommends the following policy for residents wishing to place memorials in city parks: 1. Resident(s) will be allowed to request any city park for their memorial, to be approved by the Commission. 2. Resident(s) will agree to pay for the cost of proposed memorial and installation. 3. Resident(s) will work with city staff to purchase a product similar to existing park equipment so it will compliment or enhance existing park aesthetics. 4. If a tree is requested, resident(s) will work with the city forester to purchase a tree of desirable type for preferred park location. 5. Resident(s) will pay for a plaque, if desired, to attach on or near the memorial. 6. The Mounds View Parks Department will provide for general upkeep of the memorial, as it fits with any regular park maintenance. 7. The City of Mounds View will not pay to replace any memorial that is damaged beyond repair by vandalism or weather -related incidents. However, the resident(s) will be notified if such an incident occurs. 8. The Mounds View Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission will make every effort to work with resident(s) to honor the memorial request and make a recommendation to the Mounds View City Council for final approval.