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also like to have warnings about ticks and Lyme's Disease for park users, and are interested in paved or gravel trails over mowed trails. The Bernin family would like the City to incorporate the Silver Maple at the homesite and Joshua's Tree into the final park design. Residents also expressed interest in archery hunting, kayak access and a fishing pier. Denaway confirmed that the southern trail location has been shifted. Commissioners discussed advantages and disadvantages of mowed, gravel and paved trails. Anderson noted that gravel trails are easiest to maintain. Staff recommended that trail types be finalized as the design evolves. Denaway asked commissioners to expect continued discussion on passive uses in the park, including ATV use, archery hunting, and off-leash dogs, as residents become more aware of the park and use it more. St. Pierre and Tennyson questioned the rules for archery and hunting in City parks. Denaway clarified current shooting and archery rules within City parks. St. Pierre made a recommendation to post passive park rules at Bernin Park as soon as possible. Staff recommends approval of 2023 Bernin Park Master Plan. Rauschendorfer made motion, Tennyson seconded to approve 2023 Bernin Park Master Plan. All ayes. Motion approved. Denaway presented WSB's proposal for final design and construction plans for Bernin Park, and the timeline for the proposed services, which has bidding of the project planned for March 2024. This timeline makes this project a candidate for the DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant, which has an application deadline of March 2024 for construction in Fall 2024 through Fall 2026. Rauschendorfer asked about budgeted park projects and the CIP. Denaway clarified that the CIP outlined construction of Clearwater Creek Preserve in 2024 and construction of Bernin Park in 2025. Denaway asked commissioners to consider priorities between Clearwater Creek Preserve or Bernin Park. Rauschendorfer questioned whether the Clearwater Creek Preserve project had any other agencies or development projects tied in; Denaway confirmed there are not.Tennyson mentioned the amount of time Clearwater Creek has been waiting for updates.Anderson mentioned that Clearwater Creek already has some amenities. St. Pierre asked if City staff preferred one project over the other.Tennyson questioned whether both parks could be constructed by 2025. Commissioners discussed interest in applying for grants.St. Pierre noted the grant would delay completion of Bernin Park until 2025. St. Pierre questioned whether Clearwater Creek Preserve could be completed while waiting for grant funding for Bernin Park. Rauschendorfer noted that he would prefer to see Bernin Park prioritized over Clearwater Creek Preserve. St. Pierre made a recommendation to get a proposal for construction of Clearwater Creek Preserve. Staff recommends approval of proposal for final design and construction administration for Bernin Park. Tennyson made motion, Rauschendorfer seconded to approve proposal for final design and construction administration for Bernin Park. All ayes. Motion approved.