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• Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes dated May 12, 2022 <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chair Sis; Commissioners Barten, Loss, Leistico, and Olson. <br /> Voting No: None. Absent: Chair Bennett and Commissioner Walker. <br /> 5. COMMISSION BUSINESS <br /> 5.01: Consider Proposal for a Remote-Controlled Car Track at Alpine Park <br /> Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that remote controlled cars are <br /> increasing in popularity and a goal of the parks and recreation system is to have a variety of <br /> offerings for all residents. He stated that presently the remote-controlled vehicles are being used <br /> in the grass areas and a proposal has been made for a car track. He stated that staff agrees that <br /> Alpine Park would be suitable for this use and provided details on the proposed area. <br /> Kevin McLain provided a layout of the proposed track which would not take up that much space. <br /> He stated that they would like to get kids and families involved as many kids in the area have <br /> remote controlled cars and this would be a place for those kids to gather. <br /> Acting Chair Sis asked if there would be grading needed or whether the track would be constructed <br /> with volunteers. <br /> Mr. McLain replied that he would love to see volunteers used. He commented that they would <br /> need dirt/clay to be brought in as the soil is mostly sand in this area. He noted that there are tracks <br /> in other communities nearby as this is becoming a more popular activity. <br /> Acting Chair Sis noted that it would be nice to have the track as an amenity especially as a local <br /> business sells the equipment. He asked for details on maintenance. <br /> Mr. McLain replied that he would organize a group to complete monthly maintenance but would <br /> have some concern with kids attempting to use four wheelers on the track and the damage that <br /> could be done. <br /> Acting Chair Sis asked what would prevent four-wheeler activity. <br /> Mr. McLain commented that he and resident Duane Gerdes that live nearby could police that <br /> activity. <br /> Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood commented that public works could make a <br /> sign stating RC cars only and no bicycles or other motorized vehicle use. <br /> Commissioner Loss asked how many users could utilize the track at one time. <br /> Mr. Gerdes replied that ten cars could race at once as proposed. <br /> Commissioner Leistico asked if the courses mentioned in other communities are well used. <br /> Park and Recreation Commission/July 14, 2022 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />