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Chairperson Cook stated that he liked the name of Elmcrest because of the history of the land <br />that was explained in the letter by George and Rose Marie Steiner. Chairperson Cook questioned <br />if the creek should have the same name. Mr. Boos stated the park and the creek do not have to <br />have the same name, but he thought it would be a good idea. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook stated that he liked Elmcrest Park and Plum Creek. Commissioner LaMere <br />stated they should use consistency with the park and the creek. <br /> <br />Mr. Boos suggested verifying the history is accurate if the Commission selects Elmcrest as the <br />park name. <br /> <br />Commissioner Asfahl stated that the winner should receive some kind of recognition. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johns suggested having Oak Creek Park as a second option if the history is not <br />true regarding Elmcrest. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Johns, and seconded by Commissioner Asfahl, to recommend to the <br />City Council approval of Elmcrest Park as the name for Community Park//5 and Elmcrest <br />Stream for the creek if the history is accurate. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Cook, Commissioners Johns, Asfahl, LaMere, Ostmm and <br />Rolfe. Voting No: None. Absent: Droegemueller. <br /> <br />Case #3: Playground Project Planning <br /> <br />Mr. Boos explained that Northern States Gas is running a pipeline from Hugo to Elk River which <br />runs through Ermine Park and Shawn Acres Park so the company is buying additional easements <br />from property owners. He noted that most of the park land is undeveloped, but explained that he <br />will be sending out his recommendation as to things he would like to be done. Mr. Boos noted <br />that Northern States Gas has offered $28,000 for additional easements on park property and he is <br />recommending applying the money into the Playground Project. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook stated that he feels the easement money should be given to the park since it is <br />impacting park property. Mr. Boos stated that staffwill talk to the City Administrator. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ostrum suggested tabling the item until more information can be received <br />regarding the easement funds. <br /> <br />Commissioner Asfahl suggested to continue working on leads for donations in case the money <br />will not be available for the project. Mr. Boos stated the play structure size could always be <br />increased if more funds are received. <br /> <br />Commissioner LaMere questioned if there are currently enough volunteers. Mr. Boos stated no <br />that more volunteers are needed. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/May 13, 1999 <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />