Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/10/1992

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1) 2) 3) 4) 5) city: Council regular meeting minutes dated June 9, 1992. City Cou",ncil public hearing and regular meeting minutes dated June 23, 1992. Cit~ Coulacil special meeting minutes dated June 29, 1992. ' City Coancil public hearing, Economic Development Authority and regular meeting minutes d~ated July 14, 1992. City'Couacil goals workshop meeting minutes dated July 21, 1992. NOTE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 1) Planning 'and Zoning Commission public hearing and regular meeting minutes dated July 23, 1992~ COMMIS$IOI~I BUSINESS Case #1: Report on Status of the 1993 C.I.P. Request and Highlights of the SUmmer's Park Improvements Parks/Utilities Coordinator Boos stated he had hoped to have more information regarding the C.I.P. requests; however, the next Budget Committee meeting is scheduled for October 27. He stated at this: point, the Budget Committee is trying to determine a funding source for park improvemerlts otitside of the general fund. He added it would be helpful to have a general idea of the amountWan~d for subsequent years to help better plan. With regard to highlights of the summer's park improvements, Mr. Boos stated that probably in December, he would formulate a year-to-dato asse~mblage of what's occurred. He commented on the wood chip trail in River's Bend Park done ~s an Eagle Scout project and commented also on the improvements to Flintwood Hills and Ramsey Terrace Parks. Another Eagle Scout project was working around the newly planted trees in Rabbit Park. Other Eagle Scout projects that are taking place are maintenance improvements to Titterud Park and the painting of the fire hydrants in the City. Case #2: R~port on Status of Ramsey, Latest Community Forestry Initiatives, Oak Wilt Suppression and Energy Conservation Parks/Utilities Ck)ordinator Boos stated that the City had recently received confirmation of approximately $33,000 reserved to assist with the beginning of oak wilt suppression. This would allow for cost share work undertaken by Ramsey residents. Another grant just submitted focuses on energy conservation. This grant is for approximately $25,000 for tree planting primarily for shading. The I .argest component of another grant involves Arbor Day events. Mr. Boos requested, in the grant application, money for a forestry person to serve as organizer including the Arbor eventS. With regard to the oak wilt suppression, Mr. Boos stated that the City, as of tomorrow, would have an oak wilt infection center map. This map would enable Staff to determine what areas would be good targets for the suppression program. Mr. Boos stated the target areas would most likely be private land. He explained how the cost share program would work. Commissioner Florentius arrived (7:21 p.m.). Case #3: Proposal for City Council Consideration of an Official Medium for Re,cognition Volunteers and Park Sponsors Parks/Utilities Coordinator Boos stated that City Staff, City Council and individuals are looking for a uniform way to recognize volunteers and park sponsors. Following a lengthy discussion, consensus of the Park and Recreation Commission was to recommend the fo[~lowing three-tier recognition proposal to the City Council: Park and Recreation Commission/September 10, 1992 Page 2 of 4