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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes April 14, 2003 Page 6 1 Director Hartman agreed that there is a need to define the rules Citywide. He stated that he would be 2 meeting with Tom, a consultant from University of Minnesota. He explained that Tom is experienced 3 with field maintenance adding that together they would develop an overall maintenance process for all 4 parks. He further explained that this process would then become a budgetary item. 5 6 Mr. Zurbey referenced the need for fencing in front of the benches at Wiltshire Park. He clarified that it 7 was his understanding that Public Works Director Hartman would check for the availability of any extra 8 fencing adding that if none is available that he would verify the cost to install fencing in that area. He 9 expressed concerns stating that it is a safety issue. He further stated that he would work with the 10 Boosters to help defray any additional cost. Public Works Director Hartman stated that he would 11 discuss this further with Tom and Sherry. Mr. Zurbey clarified that he does not want this to become an 12 issue of cost. He further clarified that his largest concern is safety. Ms. Dunn stated that she would 13 contact Sherry for further discussion. Public Works Director Hartman stated that he would follow up on 14 the issue. 15 16 C. FIRE STATION PROJECT 17 18 Commissioner Jensen expressed concerns regarding the location suggested for a new fire station and 19 asked if there is a way to determine the need for a new fire station and gain assistance in determining the 20 best location. He suggested finding a location in the area that should be developed versus taking a portion of Central Park. 23 Commissioner Jensen stated that an Open House is being held next Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. 24 to provide an opportunity to discuss any concerns regarding this proposal. He expressed concerns 25 stating that the Commission has had discussions regarding this area as potential for park expansion in 26 the past and asked if they want their concerns passed on. Council Liaison Sparks suggested passing on 27 their thoughts and she encouraged Commissioner Jensen to discuss his concerns with the task force 28 members. 29 30 Public Works Director Hartman stated that the area has been reviewed adding that they are aware of the 31 concerns. He acknowledged the concerns regarding noise levels stating that the impact would depend 32 upon how the station is located on the property. He further clarified that they have not made a final 33 decision on the location adding that they are asking for input and suggestions. 34 35 Council Liaison Sparks confirmed and encouraged the Commission to discuss their concerns with the 36 Task Force. She stated that they have sorted through a lot of variables adding that the decision is not 37 final. She explained that Council has received a recommendation for the Christian site and is presently 38 under review. She suggested that the Commission discuss their concerns with the City Council. 39 40 Commissioner Ganley referenced the national response time standard and asked if there would be any 41 impact with the change in location. Council Liaison Sparks explained that changes to response time 42 were considered in addition to the time that it takes to get to the station and the overall cost of the project. She further explained that there are still many variables to be considered. Public Works 44 Director Hartman agreed stating that this would be the fourth Open House scheduled that provides an 45 opportunity to discuss any issues. He encouraged the Commission to attend and express their concerns.