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AUG. -14'..98 (FRI) .12: 10 TEL:612 421 9511 P. 011 Parks Commission Meeting Minutes August 10. 1998 Page 1 I 1 Tindra asked if the Commission would like to meet on August 24. Morris stated he would 2 not be able to attend on August 24. Louiselle stated a special session could be held with 3 the Commission members that can attend, as long as a quorum is present. 4 Morris repeated his request for the Commission to slow down and wait. He felt that 5 having two weeks to make decision that would have to last 30 years was unacceptable. 6 Siggelkow asked if the bid would be for landscaping only or for the entire plan. Hubmer 7 replied that the excavation and park restoration work is included in the bid. If needed, a 8 change order could be added to switch locations, for an extra charge. 9 Siggelkow said the excavation work would be done regardless of the rest of the plan. He 10 asked if the bid could be in two parts. Hubmer replied that one bid is more economical, 11 and could wait. 12 Jensen asked whether the bid could be split into two parts, as the elevation is the same in 13 both plans. Hubmer answered that components could be bid on individually, such as the 14 softball field as one component. He added that softball field construction would not take 15 place until May, unless reconfiguring would change the grades. 16 J'indra asked if the Commission waits until September 14 to meet, could the Council then 17 hold a special session.. Hubmer replied that work is scheduled to begin by October or 18 November, so this wouldn't allow enough time. 19 Morris asked whether the project could wait until Spring, since the park would be 20 unusable at that time. Hubmer replied that the 29'Avenue street construction would 21 begin in the Spring. There would have to be space for this area's water to flow, which is 22 planned for Silver Point Park. He said that without this water storage plan in place, the 23 street construction couldn't occur. 24 Lambrecht asked if the Harding community might fight this project. Hubmer.replied that 25 the neighborhood is holding an informational hearing on the matter on Wednesday, 26 August 12. There is no alternate plan, he added. 27 Kosciolek stated it is crucial for the Commission to review the plan before it is presented 28 to the Council. She suggested Commission members meet, if possible, or review the plans 29 by mail or e-mail, and then voice their concerns. 30 Siggelkow reiterated that the Commission first bid on the excavation plan. Next,he 31 suggested the Commission bid on the configuration of the park subject to minor 32 modifications.