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Chairperson Johns stated that she is really excited about this park because it is so unique. She <br />stated that because of Alpine Park's proximity to the Ramsey Elementary School, there is the <br />possibility of working with them on their environmental learning programs. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that the concept for the outdoor game could be based upon <br />the core values that the schools focus on and that could make the park a destination point for both <br />families and schools. He stated that at this point, the Commission needs to get a sense from the <br />Council if this if the right direction for the park and if so, the Commission needs to move into a <br />specific design and development phase. He stated that it will take $15,000 to $20,000 to design <br />and cover expenses already incurred for the preliminary planning of Alpine Park. <br /> <br />Councilmembers Kurak and Pearson stated that they approved of the concept for Alpine Park. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that he will work in partnership with Regina Flanagan and <br />an artist who has designed other park equipment/features before. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak questioned if there were any copyright issues in using some of the park <br />designs in the idea book presented by Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that there should not be any copyright issues. He stated <br />that he envisions the.park being a combination of unique pieces as well as copied items. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Ostrum, seconded by Commissioner Olds to recommend the City <br />Council approve up to $20,000 from the Park Trust Fund, to cover design and incurred expenses <br />for the preliminary planning of Alpine Park. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Johns, Commissioner Ostrum, Olds, LaMere, <br />Lehman, and Shryock. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Rolfe. <br /> <br />COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT <br /> <br />Town Center <br /> <br />Chairperson Johns reminded the Commission of the upcoming meetings regarding the Town <br />Center on June 25, 2003. She stated that work session meeting will b e at 6:00 p .m. and the <br />actual Town Center meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the Fire Station <br />Conference Room. <br /> <br />Commissioner Olds questioned when additional joint meetings with the Council could be held. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman stated that meeting more than once a year really would not be <br />possible to schedule. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak stated that if she were informed of the Park and Recreation meetings, she <br />would be happy to attend more. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/June 12, 2003 <br /> Page 7 of 9 <br /> <br /> <br />