Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/19/2004

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the City has been working on saving the commercial node in this area. It will be a number of months, if not years, before the sewer pipe is completed in this area. Principal City Engineer Olson explained Mr. Peterson had a wonderful suggestion. Mr. Peterson indicated there is a long driveway on the property that is currently being rented, and the renters will immediately turn it over for use of the paved portion. In the event a plan goes forward north of the park Mr. Peterson would construct all of that roadway. The access would be able to be utilized off of the cul-de-sac right away. Sunfish Lake Planning Area Principal City Engineer Olson reported the next step in the process of the Sunfish Lake Planning Area will be to hire one of the three firms that submitted the proposals. Chairperson Johns clarified this plan has not been turned down, it has just been a matter of priorities. Principal City Engineer Olson responded in the affirmative. Alpine Park Playground Parks and Utilities Supervisor Riverblood reported the Alpine Park playground is on track. The consultant has been hired to complete most of the coordination. She will be working with an artist at the University of Minnesota St. Cloud that has done a lot of work with public spaces, game designs, and children's activities. In April the Commission should be introduced to a draft of the design. There are funds earmarked within the CIP for this project. There will also be an opportunity to use recycling dollars, and possibly donations from the business community. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Ostrum, seconded by Commissioner Shryock, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carol Hamer TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. l~o~rd Li~O~ Civil Engineer Park and Recreation Commission/February 19, 2004 Page 7 of 7