Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 07/30/2003 - Special

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Commission Olds stated on the June 25, 2003 minutes, there was one correction which was on page 3, stating Commissioner Ostrum recommended a trail to be installed but the road was incorrect and should be "Ramsey Boulevard" instead of "Highway 116". Motion by Commissioner Shryock, Seconded by Commissioner Ostrum to approve the meeting minutes from May 8, June 12 and June 25, 2003 as corrected. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Johns, Commissioners Shryock, Ostrum, LaMere, Lehman and Olds. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Rolfe. COMMISSION BUSINESS Case #1: Town Center Ms. Deborah Bartels stated her company would like the Commission's feedback on the proposed Parks. Chairperson Johns noted from their last meeting they were going to prioritize what they wanted for the parks and bring the ideas back to this meeting. Ms. Bartels stated that was wonderful and she would take their information and compiled it into the plans and then bring it back to the Commission at the next meeting for more feedback. Review Town Center Park Comments Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained the priority improvements are important to find out what fits and what does not fit. Ms. Bartels explained the Planning Commission and City Council approved the Town District Zoning and they were hoping the final Preliminary Plat approval would be approved by the end of September so they can start digging this fall. Commissioner Olds asked if the waterways would be developed with water in them. Chairperson Johns stated she hoped they would. Commissioner Olds asked if the holes would have water in them, where would the water come from. Ms. Bartels explained that is a problem and they have discussed that they would either need to line it or add clay to it. Commissioner Shryock expressed there should be permanent water in the downtown area. Park and Recreation Commission/July 30, 2003 Page 2 of 11