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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes April 14, 2003 Page 7 1 2 3 Mr. Zurbey asked if portions of the area would remain undeveloped. Public Works Director Hartman 4 stated that there would be some open areas noting that no matter where you place a fire station it is 5 going to impact some of the residents. Ms. Skrivseth stated that the location of the fire station does not 6 really impact their lifestyle. She stated that it is rarely a topic of conversation amongst the neighbors 7 adding that she rarely notices the noise. She further stated that she notices the police sirens more so 8 than sound from the fire station. 9 10 Chair Jindra stated that the Commission is responsible for updating the City Council on a monthly basis 11 and suggested that Commissioner Jensen represent the Commission on this issue at the next City 12 Council meeting. Commissioner Jensen clarified that this is a suggestion to consider and that this 13 information should be passed on to City Council. He stated that the Park Commission should decide if 14 this is a feasible location. 15 16 Public Works Director Hartman suggested discussing this issue at their joint workshop with the City 17 Council. Council Liaison Sparks stated that the Commission should not wait until the workshop to 18 address this issue. She encouraged the Commission to address the City Council at the next meeting. 19 20 Commissioner Jensen agreed to represent the Commission at the next City Council meeting. He stated that he would present their concerns and asked for support from the group. He clarified that the Park LL Commission is recommending this location for park expansion and that a different location be 23 considered for the fire station. 24 25 V. REPORTS. 26 27 A. Community Services. 28 29 Diane Skrivseth provided the Commission with an update on the Community Services summer 30 brochure. She stated that the brochure is in the process of being delivered. She stated that an 31 announcement was included that states Central Park is closed with anticipated open date in April 2004. 32 33 Council Liaison Sparks stated that there is a proposal to change the way Community Services is to be 34 funded and encouraged the Commission to write a letter of support to maintain and grandfather a levy to 35 provide funds for Park and Recreation. Commissioner Wagner agreed stating that the Community 36 Services Department needs their support on this issue. 37 38 B. School Board. 39 40 Denise Dunn provided the Commission with an update on the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 41 2003 stating that they would be discussing budget issues. She referenced the enrollment process stating 42 that a lot of effort has gone into developing this process. She provided the Commission with a brief overview of the process changes. 44 45 C. Sports Boosters.