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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes November 8, 1999 Page 6 I Jindra believed it is the Commission's responsibility as a group to get together and decide on 2 proposals to present to the City Council in a timely fashion. 3 Mr. Wong asked if his attendance was needed further at the meeting. Jindra thanked Mr. Wong 4 for his input and suggestions for the Commission. 5 VII. UPDATE ON PARKS COMMISSIONERS TERMS. 6 Jindra stated that Commissioner Louiselle had decided to finish his term through the end of this 7 year, and would not be renewing his position. Louiselle stated that he had given a great deal of 8 thought to his decision and had decided to spend more time with his family and allow someone 9 else an opportunity as Commissioner. Jindra expressed appreciation for Louiselle's work as a 10 Commissioner and thanked him for his input and contributions. 11 Also, Jindra stated that School Board Representative Kathie Wolff would be soon moving to St. 12 Louis, Missouri and would be resigning her position as School Board Representative. Jindra 13 mentioned that Wolff has been with the Commission from the beginning and wished to thank her 14 for her efforts and contributions in working with the Commission. 15 Jindra further stated that Commissioner Kosciolek has recently married and is not living within 16 the city limits of St. Anthony. Kosciolek will finish her term through the end of this year, or until 17 a replacement is found. 18 Jindra stated that there have been some residents interested in becoming a member of the Parks 19 Commission. Interviews will be starting soon and Jindra encouraged anyone interested to apply. 20 Wolff confirmed with Mr. Hartman that interviews are scheduled to begin the end of November 21 VIII. DISCUSS PROPOSED ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS. 22 Jindra pointed out that she hoped the Commission would work on a plan or vision for developing 23 Central Park. Wolff asked Jindra how she planned on obtaining public input. Jindra felt that a 24 preliminary plan should be presented to the public in order to obtain input. 25 Jindra suggested holding a Commission meeting that focused on park design and to publicize this 26 meeting in hopes that the residents would attend. She also reminded the Commission that their 27 mailboxes in City Hall could be utilized as well. Jindra reiterated her previous statement that the 28 Commission should have a joint meeting with the Sports Boosters, and possibly other entities as 29 well. 30 Hallada suggested obtaining a copy of the current plan for Central Park and putting it on display. 31 Jensen suggested approaching this situation by presenting the plan as a previously approved plan 32 and ask for suggestions. 33 Jindra said the Commission should focus on questions to be presented to the Council, and she in - 34 quired if the architects should be present as well. Koehntop suggested that a wish list be pre-