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Minutes Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Meeting of August 16, 2023 Present: Meredith St. Pierre, Mat Rauschendorfer, Ranell Tennyson,James Compton, Sr. Absent: Cathy Moore-Arcand, Valerie Boyd, Emily McGinnity Staff Present: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner Amber Lozier, Accounting Clerk Chair St. Pierre called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. L Approval of Minutes from the June 21, 2023 Meeting Tennyson made a motion, Rauschendorfer seconded to approve the minutes of the June 21, 2023 Parks Commission meeting. All ayes. Motion approved. 2. North Star Wetland Bank Update Denaway provided an update on the project. Staff are waiting for completed topographic survey, vegetation survey report, and Level 2 wetland delineation approval. Data loggers have been installed, and the monitoring report should be received in October or November. Comments from the Army Corps of Engineers on draft prospectus have been received. USACE would like invasive species included in the vegetative analysis, and require that the City own the property or have an agreement with the school district. USACE would prefer the use of onsite materials for site fill, if possible, and have specified that paved trails cannot be constructed in areas where wetland bank credits are assigned, but boardwalks are permissible.The Federal Aviation Administration requires review of the project if it is within five miles of an airport. Due to the project's proximity to Benson and Forest Lake airports, WSB will coordinate with the FAA to complete the review process. Denaway explained next steps for the project, which include an on-site meeting with USACE, coordination with the school district and TEP review of the prospectus in October. 3. Bernin Park Master Plan Denaway presented community feedback from the recent neighborhood meeting. Residents had concerns about the location of the southern trail and the use of ATVs on the property. Residents would