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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes June 14, 2004 Page 4 1 Donation Program that is coming up in New Brighton and Shoreview. She stated that after the Grand 2 Opening of the Park it is her intention to relinquish her duties as Chair of the Commission noting that 3 before she steps down she would like to see some kind of donation program implemented in St. 4 Anthony. She reviewed with the Commission stating that it could be a program for individuals or 5 groups interested in donating an item to the Community. She stated that the donation could include 6 trees, shrubs, or benches that could include a plaque honoring their donation. She suggested that 7 Council Member Stille work with the Parks Commission to develop a plan that could be presented to 8 City Council for their consideration. 9 10 Mr. Zurbey asked if there has been any further discussion regarding the possibility of installing steps for 11 people to get down into the park area. Chair Jindra agreed recalling that the Commission had suggested 12 stairs as a necessity noting that the Park Commission felt it was a very important part of the plan. She 13 explained that they were not able to include the steps at this time due to finances. She reviewed the list 14 of `wants' that did not get included in the park renovation stating that this list would be a good 15 beginning for the Community Donation Program. 16 17 Public Works Director Hartman acknowledged stating that this is the first year the new park has been 18 open. He stated that with each year the City would continue to plan to add things and upgrade the park. 19 20 Chair Jindra asked Mr. Zurbey how the fields have been with respect to use. Mr. Zurbey stated that they 42 have only had a couple of home games noting that they utilize the varsity field for most of their games. 23 He stated that he would work with the other coaches and continue to monitor the fields throughout the 24 remainder of the season. 25 26 Chair Jindra referenced the Salvation Army Camp stating that the Three Rivers Park District recently 27 purchased the property and plan to build a center for the arts and environment. She stated that they 28 would like to integrate their programs with the school system and reviewed with the Commission. She 29 explained that they plan to invite a variety of artists and groups to perform at the center noting that the 30 center would include outdoor classrooms and shelters, an amphi theatre, a pedestrian arch bridge, picnic 31 areas, an observatory and planetarium. She stated that they plan to begin building next fall and provided 32 the Commission with an overview of the area layout. 33 34 Chair Jindra urged the Residents to come out and enjoy the Grand Opening Celebration for Central 35 Park. She also encouraged the Commissioners to volunteer stating that they should plan to be at the 36 Park by 6:00 p.m. She stated that the Dedication Ceremony would begin at 7:00 p.m. adding that all 37 Commissioners and City Council Members are to be on stage for the opening and introductions. 38 39 Public Works Director Hartman asked if the Parks Commission is scheduled to meet in July and August. 40 Chair Jindra stated that they plan to take a break for the month of July and will decide at a later date on 41 a meeting date for August. 42 VII. NEXT AGENDA 45 None.