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its appearance. <br /> • <br /> Commissioner Dentz made a motion seconded by <br /> Commissioner Gunn to recommend that a full 10% be <br /> requested for Park Dedication Fees for the O'Neil Property if <br /> the opportunity arrives in addition to requesting a trailway <br /> connecting with the Silver View Park trailway along Long <br /> Lake Road. Motion passed unanimously. <br /> ALARM SYSTEM <br /> RECOMMENDATION: Director Saarion reported that Silver View Park picnic shelter has <br /> been vandalized by teens with the metal door being damaged <br /> several times. Staff has researched into alarm options and provided <br /> information regarding these options. The options were discussed. <br /> Commissioner Long made a motion seconded by Commissioner <br /> Dentz to recommend the option of the motion detector/ <br /> telephone line/monitor system that would make a call to the <br /> police - stating that this would not disrupt the neighborhood <br /> and would give the opportunity to catch the vandals. Motion <br /> passed unanimously. <br /> COMMISSION REP <br /> • FOR HWY 10 STUDY: Director Saarion reported that the Economic Development <br /> Department is sponoring a design plan of Highway 10 with a group <br /> of Masters students from the U of M. A representative of the Parks <br /> and Recreation Commissioner is requested. Motion was made by <br /> Chair Burmeister and seconded by Commissioner Stevenson <br /> that Commissioner Dentz be appointed to that design team. <br /> Motion passed unanimously. The group will begin 6-8 weekly <br /> meetings on Tuesdays beginning April 14. The Commission <br /> reiterated their recommendations that the Highway 10 corridor <br /> have design features of trailways for pedestrians and bicyclists, a <br /> nice landscaping design for aesthetics and safety features such as <br /> decorative lighting, and easy access to destinations. <br /> PARK IMPROVEMENT <br /> UPDATES: Director Saarion reported on projects that will be scheduled this <br /> summer in the parks. Director Saarion requested direction from the <br /> Commission regarding the replacement of Groveland Park <br /> playground equipment. The playground is in need of replacement. <br /> To replace the same amount of playground equipment would cost <br /> approximately $40,000. The 1997 budget has $20,000 budgeted <br /> with plans to request another $20,000 for the 1998 budget so that <br /> the combined budget of$40,000 will be realized in 1998 - at which <br /> time a new playground could be purchased and installed. The <br />