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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes June 12, 2000 Page 2 are issues regarding the permanent anchors needed for soccer fields, as well as the scheduling and coordination of practice and game times. 3 Thuesen stressed the importance that once the fields are built, they need to be properly taken 4 care of by both the residents as well as the City. 5 Jindra mentioned that there is a possibility that Sand Castle Park in Roseville, which is not 6 typically utilized by Roseville in the summer, might be able to be used by St. Anthony on the 7 condition that the Park be upgraded by the City and maintained. Additionally, Jindra stated that 8 New Brighton has offered some space for St. Anthony to use, as well as the City of Minneapolis 9 is looking into the possibility of providing space. 10 Ganley pointed out that the design and planning for Central Park has been in the process for 11 between two and three years and that specifics and details have been taken into consideration 12 and have been incorporated into the planning. 13 Bob Kost, BRW, reminded everyone that the park would be out of commission for about two 14 seasons, and it was important to ensure that other options had been arranged. 15 Jindra stated that the Commission is providing the best service possible in ensuring that the 16 optimal choices are being presented and considered. 17 In response to a resident's opinion that additional park space needed to be obtained by St. 18 Anthony, City Council Liaison Thuesen stated that the City Council has been looking into that 19 issue for a long period of time, and the Parks Commission has been as well. There are a couple 20 of possibilities in the plans, but definite options have not been finalized. Green space is a major 21 concern and obstacle for the City. 22 City Councilmember Amy Sparks, in attendance in the audience, reiterated Thuesen's comments 23 and stated that the City Council has been aware for a long time about the dire need of the City to 24 have additional green space. Additionally, Sparks stated that the Council and Parks Commission 25 have been working hand in hand to evaluate and correct the issue. 26 Jindra thanked all of the residents for attending the meeting to provide input and express their 27 interest and opinions with the redevelopment of Central Park. 28 Moving on with the agenda and the Commission's discussion on Central Park, Jindra introduced 29 Bob Kost and Augie Wong, BRW, and invited them to address the Commission. Mr. Kost 30 presented an outline of the status of Central Park and issues which needed to be addressed. 31 Various discussion ensued regarding the wading pool and playground area. Andra mentioned the 32 possibility of the skateboarding rink and that issue and price were discussed. Batting cages were 33 discussed, and Jindra mentioned that it was her understanding that the Sports Boosters were 34 going to be involved in that decision.