Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/10/2008

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Park Supervisor Riverblood anticipated that they would see the Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Community issue again on the May agenda as well as the Sunfish Lake Park plans and any other upcoming subdivision plans. Civil Engineer Linton advised that invitations went out this week for the Commissioner Appreciation Dinner. He advised that the dinner would take place on April 28th this year. Commissioner Shryock advised that there is also a Ramsey3 working group meeting on that night. She stated that the meeting date had been setup before they had the date for the dinner and was unsure how many Committee Members would then attend the dinner. Chairperson Johns thought that possibly the meeting date could be changed for the Ramsey3 working group. ~ 2008 Arbor Day Tree Planting Parks Supervisor Riverblood advised that the Environmental Policy Board has donated several hundred dollars for which to purchase several trees to be planted at Riverdale Park. He advised that Riverdale Park is also scheduled for irrigation to be installed this year. He stated that the Commission and the public are welcome to attend that meeting on Monday, May 5th. He reported that they would like to invite the neighbors who live near the park to join them in celebration and in thanking the EPB for their donation. ~ Other Commissioner Backous reported that he had some good news to pass on to the Commission and advised that in February the Northern Lights Soccer Club received the honor of hosting the 2008 district boy's tournament on July 19th through July 21st at Elrncrest Park. He stated that there are 107 teams and this tournament qualifies the teams to participate in the state tournament. He explained that the reason there was such success at the prior tournament was because there was cooperation from both the City and local businesses. He stated that he is looking forward to planning the tournament and stressed that it is important that there is cooperation again and stated that he is looking for local businesses to help out and also volunteer. He explained that they are again reaching out for donations, volunteers, and help from EMT's, the police and fire departments. Chairperson Johns thought that this was good exposure and a good opportunity for the City. She liked that everyone gets involved and explained that helps the City to look good. She also reminded the Commission that on April 15th there would be a Council worksession to discuss the charitable gambling issue and also Sunfish Lake. She stated that she was going to attend and advised other Commissioners to consider attendance. Parks Supervisor Riverblood advised that the Public Works meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. and that the worksession would begin around 6:30 or 7:00 p.m. He advised that they also had a banner year for winter recreation. He explained that they set three records. The first record was the longest duration with a total of 79-80 days of open rinks and explained that the second record Park and Recreation Commission/ April 1 0, 2008 Page 17 of18