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Background Memo I. Approve Minutes From May 12, 2010 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the May 12, 2010 Parks Commission Meeting as presented. Presentation from Skate Park Desian Grou At the May 10, 2010 meeting, the Parks Commission approved a concept development plan and budget for Lions Park. American Ramp Company was selected as the vendor. A Skate Park Design Group was established to work with American Ramp Company to finalize the equipment plan. A webinar was held on Thursday, May 20 with the group and American Ramp Company and a concept plan for the equipment was put together. At the May 17, 2010 City Council meeting, staff presented the Parks Commission's recommendation of a redevelopment plan of Lions Park and the proposed budget of $75,000. The City Council directed the Parks Commission to continue to investigate and get specifics on skate parks, and to continue to work with the Lions Club on developments to Lions Park. Staff met with members of the Lions Club to discuss the project. The Lions Club were concerned about loosing space on the existing tennis courts as it is used for bands at Good Neighbor Days. They proposed building the skate park to the west of the existing courts. They discussed contributing up to $10,000 for the cost of the fence extension, base for the concrete slab, additional asphalt overlay and striping. Pete Pederson will provide an update on the official decision of the Lions Club at the Parks Commission meeting of June 9, 2010 III. Discussion on Prairie Village Park Dedication Staff will present an application for preliminary plat approval of 79 single family homes and 5 outlots on approximately 40 acres north of Oneka Elementary School known as "Prairie Village". The applicant is proposing park dedication includes both land and cash -in -lieu of land to be paid with the final plat of each of the 4 phases. -2- Parks Commission June 9, 2010