Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/13/2000

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Commissioner Asfahl asked staff to inform the Commission of the installation date. Commissioner Johns agreed and suggested that installation date also be advertised at the Expo. It was suggested that Ms. Slice be invited to attend the Expo so she can recruit additional volunteers. Commissioner Rolfe asked that photographs be taken during the installation of the Central Park equipment so a log can be created. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT 1) Park Assessment Survey Parks/Utilities Supervisor stated he has not yet had the opportunity to survey neighboring cities regarding their parks. 2) Elmcrest Land Rent Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos noted the offer from Wayne Lee to rent 62 acres of farm land on the west side o£Highway #47 for $2,500 for the year 2000. In addition, a nursery wants to plant trees in that space later this year, the north line will be surveyed and a line of trees planted for about one-quarter of a mile and an agreement reached relating to how long they will be left in place, with a certain number of the trees left in lieu of land rent. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated the $1,700 already received was placed into the Elmcrest Park account and that, plus the $2,500 received at the end of the year, may cover the survey costs. 3) Spring Events Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos announced upcoming spring events including the pet clinic and recycling day. 4) Identify May's Agenda Items The May agenda will include an update of the Environmental Expo and Central Park equipment installation. 5) Reminder on Outdoor Meeting Schedule Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated the May meeting is scheduled for Lake Itasca Park, near the lake. 6) Schedule Joint Meeting with Planning Commission Park and Recreation Commission/April 13, 2000 Page 6 of 8