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Chair Olsen stated Happy Days would provide another opportunity to connect with the residents. <br /> The Commission provided consensus that Staff will be advertising and arranging the first of <br /> several or more public forums in guide and inform City Council, Commissions and Staff as to <br /> what the community's expectations are for recreation and open space within The COR. <br /> 6. COMMISSION /STAFF INPUT <br /> Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood provided an update on the following: <br /> Acknowledge `Deletion' of Proposed Pedestrian Underpass as Part of the Armstrong <br /> Interchange Planning. <br /> Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood indicated the location on a drawing <br /> for Commission review. There is $10M allocated for the Armstrong Interchange. The balance <br /> looks like it may be included in the 2014 Bonding Bill. The pedestrian underpass is estimated at <br /> $500,000. Staff has researched and controlled intersections to the north may be adequate, adding <br /> that a tunnel does not seem feasible at this time. Armstrong Boulevard will be realigned. <br /> Construction will begin in 2014 and continue into 2015. <br /> Chair Olsen asked if the Mississippi Skyway will be included in the plan and Mr. Riverblood <br /> stated it is continued to be proposed as part of the larger bike and pedestrian plan relating to Hwy <br /> #10. <br /> Commissioner Barr thanked Mr. Riverblood for his thoughtful consideration of safety for the <br /> pedestrians. <br /> Special Event Permits for Parks — 2014 <br /> Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reported Council authorized staff to <br /> develop an on -line park reservation system. An administrative special use permit has been added <br /> to the options and will allow beer /wine in parks with approval. <br /> Commissioner Barr asked how the athletic associations liked the idea of an on -line park <br /> reservation system and Mr. Riverblood stated they liked the idea and would be given first choice <br /> of fields. The associations know their schedules for events in the future and those dates are <br /> blocked right away. <br /> Winter Skating /Skiing Update <br /> Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated there were 690 people <br /> counted at Central Park and 1010 at the school so far this season. <br /> Vacant Commission Seat <br /> Park and Recreation Commission / January 9, 2014 <br /> Page 6 of 7 <br />