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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes November 8, 2004 Page 3 22 23 Commissioner Hallada referenced the lower, short retaining wall next to ball diamond at Silverpoint, 24 stating that there is a considerable dip in the pathway that retains water. She asked if there were any 25 plans to repair the drainage in this area and eliminate the dip. Public Works Director Hartman explained 26 that this is the way the area was designed for drainage to get the water overland to the storm drainage 27 pond. He stated that he would review the area and update the Commission. 28 29 Commissioner Hallada asked if there is a warranty on the retaining wall work. She stated that the walls 30 on both retaining walls are bubbling and appear to be settling more than they should. Public Works 31 Director Hartman stated that he would take a look at it noting that it could be a problem with too much 32 water. 33 34 Vice Chair Koehntop stated that he spoke with Council Liaison Stille prior to the Commission meeting 35 noting that he was unable to attend this evening due to an annual Council Retreat. He stated that 36 Council Liaison Stille suggested that the Commission consider and identify park projects that could be 37 included on the Council agenda. He suggested scheduling a workshop session prior to the regular Parks 38 Commission meeting in December. He stated that the Commission could discuss and set priorities for 39 two to three specific projects and formally discuss at the open meeting that would follow. 40 41 Vice Chair Koehntop referenced Emerald Park noting that issues with the steps that lead down from the - s pavilion to the parking lot. He suggested that the Commissioners visit and review the area and provide their feedback at the next Parks Commission meeting. 44 1 area he is referring to adding that he would review the hockey rink to ensure that the boards have been 2 installed properly. 3 4 Commissioner Gebhardt asked if they leveled the area by the pleasure skating rink. Public Works 5 Director Hartman stated that he did not recall any re -grading in the area noting that it was all based on 6 drainage. 7 8 Commissioner Gebhardt acknowledged the discussions regarding slow drainage in the area and asked if 9 this issue has been resolved. Mr. Koechlien indicated that the ramp is what caused the majority of the 10 problems stating that he would re -check the area. 11 12 B. Overall Park System Discussion\Comments 13 14 Commissioner Ganley stated that the Maplewood extension is coming along. He noted that they are 15 approximately a year away from good grass in the area stating that it takes time for turf establishment. 16 He stated that whoever is maintaining the area is doing a great job. Public Works Director Hartman 17 stated that staff would take a look at the area in the spring and will oversee the area as a part of the 18 overall maintenance process. 19 20 Commissioner Ganley asked if there are any plans to over -seed at Silverpoint next year. Public Works Director Hartman stated that they would review the area in the Spring to determine if there is a need.