Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 06/11/2020

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Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood replied that staff talked about reserving the front rows to showcase older vehicles and provided details on the proposed location for the event. He noted that the audio would be transmitted through FM radio so that each vehicle could adjust the audio to their liking. He stated that they are also reviewing options for no contact food vending. He stated that the City Council will be reviewing City events at its work session meeting on May 26th, to determine if events could move forward with social distancing. He provided an update on a park improvement project currently under construction. He stated that there is also a request being made by Anoka County to consolidate Rum River North Regional Park with Rum River South Regional Park, noting that the City Council provided a resolution of support. Commissioner Loss stated that he took his children to Ford Brook Park and received positive input from the other two families at the park. Councilmember Heinrich commended staff for their work in bringing the park to fruition as that was a desire for residents. She commended staff for thinking outside the box and getting the project completed under budget. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Sis, seconded by Commissioner Leistico, to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was performed by the Deputy City Administrator: Commissioner Barten aye Commissioner Bayer aye Commissioner Guck aye Commissioner Leistico aye Commissioner Loss aye Commissioner Sis aye Chair Bennett aye Motion carried. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mark Riverblood Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Drafted by Amanda Staple TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Park and Recreation Commission/May 21, 2020 Page 8 of 8