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<br />Chairperson Johns stated they do not necessarily want to recreate things that are already out <br />there. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lehman stated he would like to see a swimming area instead of a fishing area. <br /> <br />Commissioner LaMere stated with a fishing pond, there would be a lot of people in the area <br />because there are not a lot of people who take advantage of the Rum River but they may take the <br />kids to this area. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ostrum asked if it would be better in the open area. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boo stated the spaces are not that large and if there is a fishing area, it <br />would need to be deep and he thought in this area, they would need to buy fish and stock it and if <br />kids are messing around with fishing poles and gear, they would need to make this separate from <br />other areas. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ostrum stated they do not have anything for swimming at this point in the City, so <br />that should be the number one priority. <br /> <br />Chairperson Johns stated when she thought about this area, she thought of people coming in and <br />the Center could have a hotel there and people could enjoy the park. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ostrum stated he did not think it needed to be a commercial type of swimming <br />area, maybe a wading pool and in the winter, skate. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated it would depend on if they could have an ice rink without a <br />cooling system because it will be in a city area where there is more heat generated. <br /> <br />Commissioner Shryock stated it would create a year round atmosphere if they could utilize this <br />year round. <br /> <br />Ms. Bartels stated this may be a better idea in the downtown area. <br /> <br />Commissioner Shryock stated she thought the downtown area would be more for gathering to eat <br />lunch and visit. <br /> <br />Chairperson Johns stated she would like to see picnic shelters that would accommodate the <br />companies for their picnics and then some smaller ones for smaller groups. <br /> <br />Chairperson Johns stated she would like to see an amphitheater but is it feasible and who would <br />pay for it. <br /> <br />Commissioner LaMere stated he would like to see it also. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lehman stated it would give the City some uniqueness. <br />Park and Recreation Commission/July 30, 2003 <br />Page 4 of 11 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />