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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes September 8, 2003 Page 2 1 2 Motion carried unanimously 3 4 IV. Parks Update Discussion 5 6 A. Central Park Discussion 7 8 Chair Jindra stated that Rich Koechlien, URS, would not be present this evening. 9 10 Chair Jindra referenced the Maplewood extension noting that the seating in the area along 11 Skycroft Drive is not good. 12 13 Public Works Director Hartman stated that the seating in this area is being address. He 14 referenced the seeding stating that this too would be addressed. He stated that North Metro is 15 working to complete the landscaping. He reviewed the progress noting that the trees are in and 16 are being watered adding that the trail work has been corrected. He stated that they are working 17 from the punchlist from the last meeting. 18 19 Chair Jindra asked if they would replace any of the trees that die in the first year. Public Works Director Hartman confirmed stating that the trees carry a two-year warranty. Chair Jindra L _ referenced the drought and asked if they should have waited until September to plant the trees. 22 Public Works Director Hartman explained that the timeframe to plant is up to the contractor and 23 reviewed with the Commission. 24 25 Vice Chair Koehntop asked if the trees would be replaced in October. Public Works Director 26 Hartman explained that they would take an inventory of the trees this fall and replace any trees 27 that died in the spring. 28 29 Mr. Zurbey expressed concerns regarding the entrance to the park stating that there are not 30 enough sprinklers in that area. He asked if it would be possible to request donations from the 31 residents in that area to install sprinklers at the entrance. Public Works Director Hartman 32 acknowledged Mr. Zurbey's concerns and explained that they do not want to involve the 33 residents in that process. He stated that watering in this area would be the responsibility of the 34 contractor. Mr. Zurbey clarified that his concern is with respect to the watering as an ongoing 35 maintenance of the park entrance. He explained that the residents in the area of the entrance 36 have been watering and suggested that the contractor pay for a portion of the residents' water bill 37 to help cover the costs they have incurred. He stated that the area should be watered more 38 frequently as this is the main entrance to the park. Chair Jindra agreed noting that this issue was 39 discussed on the tour. Public Works Director Hartman stated that he would look into it noting 40 that it could probably be worked out with the contractor. 41 44 45 Commissioner Jensen noted that in the July meeting it was recorded that a field improvement plan would be established on July 18t and asked if this took place. Public Works Director Hartman stated that he has had two meetings with the Superintendent from the school district and the Maintenance Supervisor, Tom Foley, to discuss the maintenance for both facilities. He