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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes November 8, 2004 Page 4 1 Commissioner Hallada asked if that area was intended as a storm water retention area. Public Works 2 Director Hartman confirmed that at one time the area was considered noting that it is no longer needed 3 for storm water drainage. 4 5 Commissioner Ganley suggested that the Commissioners consider any park related issues for the new 6 Apache Development and any long-range planning for potential pocket parks that would serve residents 7 along Diamond Lake on other side of 37t. 8 9 Commissioner Young suggested considering a park bench donation program. Vice Chair Koehntop 10 stated that he would contact Council Liaison Stille and ask if there are any prototypes of plans or policies 11 that the City follows with respect to a donation process. Public Works Director Hartman stated that he 12 would also follow up on the process and update the Commission. 13 14 Vice Chair Koehntop stated that Council Liaison Stille noted that concerns have been expressed 15 regarding adults smoking in the park area, on school grounds, during some of the softball games. He 16 asked for clarification on the school 'no smoking' policies. Ms. Dunn stated that no smoking is allowed 17 in the stadium during games noting that she is not sure outside of the stadium. Commissioner Gebhardt 18 suggested that they consider posting no smoking signs. 19 20 Vice Chair Koehntop asked if there has been any further discussion on tree donation program with the Student Council. Commissioner Ganley stated that he is not sure what the progress has been with the 22 Student Council. He stated that he has been told that they have discussed the program with the School 23 Board but have not received any feedback. Ms. Dunn stated that the School Representative, Steve 24 Kindy, has not presented or discussed this program with the School Board. Commissioner Ganley stated 25 that he would continue to encourage them to advocate the program, 26 27 Commissioner Gebhardt suggested installing signs along the walking paths that suggest exercises to do 28 at certain points along the path or provide markers that show the distance marks along the path. She 29 stated that she would research the signage used in other park areas and trail systems and provide for 30 discussion at the next Parks Commission meeting. 31 32 Commissioner Young referenced the tennis courts and suggested posting signage that outlines the rules 33 of conduct. He stated that the tennis courts draw from all over the metro adding that posting signage that 34 would outline the rules of conduct would help keep up their patronage. Public Works Director Hartman 35 stated that there are general rules outlined and posted at the skate park. He stated that they could review 36 and discuss further clarification of the rules. 37 38 V. REPORTS. 39 40 A. Community Services. 41 1" NONE 44 B. School Board.