Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/10/2008

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Parks Supervisor Riverblood reviewed the first land acquisition they are looking at. He noted the first parcel is twelve acres and the area to the east was proposed as park. The area shown as proposed is primarily wetland. Chairperson Johns asked if they recommend purchase of these parcels, would it take the funds from another proposed project for 2008. Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated that would not be staff's recommendation. Chairperson Johns stated she would like to see some land that is open without something being programmed on it. Parks Supervisor Riverblood state the second land acquisition is along the Mississippi River. This is a small parcel of land and he did not know if it would be buildable or not. Chairperson Johns thought it would be a great idea to get this parcel ofland because it would add to the small stops they already have along the Mississippi. She thought this was at least worth pursumg. Motion by Commissioner Shryock, seconded by Commissioner Erickson, to direct staff to explore the options for these two parcels for possible purchase. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Johns, Commissioners Shryock, Erickson, Barr, Hansen, and LaMere. Voting No: None. Absent: Backous. Parks Supervisor Riverblood reviewed the projects for 2009 with the Commission. Drinking Fountains - $5,000 Concrete Restroom Facilities - $40,000 Hexagonal Shelters for Various Parks - $44,000 Water & Sewer for Elmcrest Park - $30,000 Would need to find out how they could get water and sewer run to Elmcrest Park. Irrigation for Titterud Park - $76,000 Observation Boardwalk - Lake Itasca - $30,000 Peltzer Park Connections - $45,000 Trail Connections - $220,000 Trying to balance trail connections with trail fees. Park and Recreation Commission/January 10,2008 Page 7 of9