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AUG. -14' 9.8 (FRI). 12:09 TEL:612 421 9511 P. 008 Parks Commission Meeting Minutes August 10,1999 Page 8 1 Morris asked if the shelter house and picnic area-could be joined. He suggested a modular 2 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 ball 16 diamonds are needed. He said that park concept#1 would meet these high school and 17 middle school needs. 18 Lambrecht voiced concern about the use of parks in conjunction with community services, 19 sports boosters, and school activities. She added that this is a community of people of 20 various ages with differing needs. She went on to say that there are limited resources for 21 park space and all of the green space in St. Anthony shouldn't be used for organized 22 programs. She suggested addressing multi-generational needs, and looking outside the 23 school-aged bracket. She would like the Commission to represent a broad range of 24 interests in this community, such as seniors,the disabled, a changing community, etc. She 25 feel the Commission may miss a.component of good community interests and involvement 26 if it fails to be inclusive. She said parks should be assets to the community. 27 Morris asked for specific suggestions in this area. Lambrecht stated residents have rated 28 St. Anthony parks as low in the areas of green_space, walking paths, nature space,quiet 29 area, and community musical space. 30 Wolff said the Commission is concerned about family needs. 31 Morris approximated Silver Point Park at 5.5 acres and Emerald Park at 4.3 acres. 32 Jensen stated some houses would be coming down, and this could create more green 33 space. 34 Morris said he was at several State parks recently, and there is much less space available in 35 St. Anthony. 36 Lambrecht reminded the Commission to consider multi-generational parks.