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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes January 8, 2001 Page 2 1 Mr. Hubmer indicated the recommendations made by Mr. Anderson would need to have some level 2 of review by the Park Commission if he is speaking on their behalf, He indicated this may be 3 opening a "can of worms" if there is no accountability and no definition of his job position. 4 Jindra explained she felt the reasoning behind seeking Mr. Anderson was to seek expertise beyond 5 Mr. Hubmer and to keep another Park Commission voice at the construction meetings. 6 Councilmember Thuesen asked the Park Commission to name the roles they foresee Mr. Anderson 7 taking on. 8 Zurbey indicated he sees Mr. Anderson bringing additional options to the table for the construction 9 process. Mr. Hartman indicated he understands his expertise and usefulness on this project and 10 decision making abilities. He asked the Commission how much time they would like Mr. Anderson I I to spend on this item. 12 Jindra asked that this item be tabled to hold discussion on the Central Park Pavilion and asked for 13 additional comments regarding the Park Commission's use of Morrie Anderson as a consultant and 14 voice for the work at Central Park. 15 Mr. Hubmer noted he was surprised by the actions of the Park Commission and indicated he was 6 sorry for the mixed feelings of the Commissioners from the past meeting. He noted he works on this 17 project with numerous staff at BRW. Mr. Hubmer indicated the role of Mr. Anderson was a question 18 to him as well because of the cost involved on the City's part. 19 Mr. Hubmer indicated he is not trying to be difficult with the Commission, but is trying to step back 20 and determine the process for the members to follow. He explained the process or chain of 21 command he was suggesting has been used in other communities and was very typical for such large 22 projects. Mr. Hubmer stated it was not his intent to be obstructive with the Commission or ignore 23 their decisions. He indicated that at the time of construction documents much of the decisions are 24 brought to a staff level, and then brought to the Park Commission through staff. 25 Mr. Hubmer noted he is willing offer his suggestions in lowering the cost of the project. He stated 26 the final decision would remain with the Park Commission. Mr. Hubmer indicated construction 27 items could be bid out any way for the Commission to review. 28 Jindra noted she was not concerned with financial spending at this time, but work towards a nicer 29 pavilion. She indicated she feels the City of St. Anthony does not have a typical situation for this 30 park because the City does not have a parks and recreation department. Jindra stated the Park 31 Commission does not want to be left out of the planning process from this point forward because of 32 all of the work that has went into the process thus far. 33 Mr. Hartman stated the Commission's degree of involvement would be maintained throughout this l-- 34 project. He indicated the handout diagram on the level of command for the project was standard and