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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes August 10, 1998 Page 8 1 Morris asked if the shelter house and picnic area could be joined. He suggested a 2 modular structure with the walls being removed in the summer. 3 . 4 Siggelkow stated that demographics are needed.before the Commission can decide on a. 5 park concept. 6 7 Wagner stated the demographics show middle and high school ages increasing,with 8 elementary ages remaining stable. 9 10. Wolff stated that open enrollment for schools is a demographic factor. She said there 11 would be 30 incoming kindergartners this fall due to open enrollment. 12 13 Hubmer said there has been an increase in youth sports, and this'need should be provided 14 for in park accommodations. 15 Jensen added that spring softball programs for girls would be increasing, and five new 16 ball diamonds are needed. He said that park concept#1 would meet these high school 17 and middle school needs. 18 Lambrecht voiced concern about the use of parks in conjunction with community 19 services, sports boosters, and school activities. She added that this is a community of 20 people of various ages with differing needs. She went on to say that there are limited 21 resources for park space and all of the green space in St. Anthony shouldn't be used for 22 organized programs. She suggested addressing multi-generational needs, and looking 23 outside the school-aged bracket. She would like the Commission to represent a broad ,24 range of interests in this community, such as seniors, the disabled, a changing 25 community, etc. She feel the Commission may miss a component of good community 26 interests and involvement if it fails to be inclusive. She said parks should be assets to the 27 community. 28 Morris asked for specific suggestions in this area. Lambrecht stated residents have rated 29 St. Anthony parks as low in the areas of green space,walking paths,nature space, quiet 30 area, and community musical space. 31 Wolff said the Commission is concerned about family needs. 32 Morris approximated Silver Point Park at 5.5 acres and Emerald Park at 4.3 acres. 33 Jensen stated some houses would be coming down, and this could create more green 34 space. 35 Morris said he was at several State parks recently, and there is much less space available ' 36 in St. Anthony.