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Parks Commission Meeting 3-14-01 Page 2 of 2 Elmcrest Avenue. Show Hardwood Creek Trail adjacent to Hwy 61 so that future connections can be shown. The Commission also supports below grade crossings at trail and road intersections. This type of crossing will be pursued on the CSAH 8 project and elsewhere when possible. The Park Commission would also like to collaborate with Washington County on the trail projects and the CSAH project as much as possible. We will invite the County Park Commissioner for our area to one of our future meetings. III. Bernin DNR Scenic and Natural Area Grant: The concept plan for the Bernin site was presented to the Commission. The plan included the sedge meadow wetland, restoration of upland oak woodland, a picnic area near the existing house, a small play structure, a six -car parking lot, a fishing pier and a connection to the DNR public access and a trail. The park will remain primarily passive and natural in character. Expansion to the west and to the north is desirable. The intent is to protect the visual quality of the site and the lake and to maintain the natural resource. The Commission is in support of the concept and endorses the grant application. IV. Rice Lake Park: The lease for the building was before the City Council in March. The Council asked the Commission for input. The Park Commission recommends renewing the church lease for only one year. Building maintenance was also discussed. The building will need a new roof and other repairs as well. Future use for this site was discussed. The site has been suggested for a future Public Works site. An athletic complex may also be an acceptable use for the property. Mapping materials and other pertinent site information will be gathered and an analysis of the site will be completed. This information will be brought back to the Commission in April so that discussion can continue. Soil borings will be requested subsequent to the April meeting. V. Neighborhood Block Party: The discussion on neighborhood block parties was tabled to the next meeting. VI. Updates: 1.) The Charette process starts in April. Everyone was encouraged to become involved. 2.) The Commission should start to look at park planning for the future of Lions Park in the near future. 3.) Dave Strub will not be at our meeting in April. This is an interpretation of the events that happened at the meeting. If there are any additions or corrections please call Laurie McRostie at 651-490-2043 or email her at Imcrostie@sehinc.com within ten days of receiving the minutes. NEXT MEETING April 11, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. http://www.ci.hugo.mn.us/Parks Recreation/minutes/Parks%20031401.htm 10/3/2007