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PARK RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
August 2, 1978 7:30 P.M.
Answering roll call: Trued, Storlie, Cramer, Lovelace, and Smith,
who would be a bit late. Rice was present but left to represent the
committee at the Orchard Lake Comprehensive Plan review.
Approval of minutes. Addition of the word `for' under motion 78.58,
4th paragraph, 2nd sentence should read; In addition, a tank truck is
being asked for in conjunction with the street department which will
be used all year for general maintenance.
78.61 Motion by Trued, seconded by Lovelace to approve minutes as corrected.
All voted aye.
Acting Chairman Cliff Trued welcomed new committee member Jeff Cramer.
Park Director began his report:
Several citizens have called requesting an area to shoot bows and arrows.
Steve mentioned that two possible locations existed; Bunker Hill and
Aronson park. Steve asked to meet with some committee members to visit
both sites and make a recommendation to the city council.
Aronson park septic system will be installed starting Monday, August 7th.
All parts to the grinder pump have been delivered.
1979 LAWCON application has been submitted to the State. Steve will
keep the committee informed of the progress.
Steve discussed the 1978 -79 snowmobile grant for $7,400.00 and the ski
grant for $12,780.00. Steve recommended both to the committee for
approval. He explained further that the snowmobile grant was a., simple
10 increase over last year. The ski grant is considerably larger for
the following reasons; There has been a tremendous increase of skiers
using our trails which in turn has increased maintenance. The total
system has gone from a 6 kilometer three years ago to more than 30
kilometers. Steve has included the cost of developing a larger parking
lot at Ritter Farm park and the National Ski patrol equipment and safety
equipment is also being requested.
78.62 Motion by Storlie, seconded by Lovelace to recommend to council that the
application for snowmobile trails at $7,400.00 and the ski touring appli-
cation of $12,780.00 at a 65% 35% match, the majority of the 35% to be
made up of volunteer labor by both clubs, be submitted to the Department
of Natural Resources.
All voted aye. Motioned passed.
Park Director went on to inform Valley Park committee members that the
bridge at Bunker Hill had been vandalised to the point where the bridge
had to be removed. Steve explained that the replacement of the bridge
was a high priority budget item. He further suggested that the bridge
be replaced as soon as possible and would look into doing so before the
budget for 1979 is approved.
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A letter was read from the L.A.A. stressing the need for the proposed
hockey rink site at Dakota Heights. This item has been requested for
the 1979 budget.
Steve went on to mention a proposed request to the army reserve for
some heavy equipment work. This will be discussed by council at their
next meeting.
Plans have been made to begin the installation of five soccer fields and
three to four football fields at Aronson park. Work will begin August
7th.
The Comprehensive Plan was discussed. Several ideas were talked about
including park classifications, future park locations, etc. Steve will
prepare a package of pertinent information to assist committee members
with their work. This item will remain on the agenda for the next
three or four meeting until all areas have been completed.
There was a short discussion on the Vinland Center committee progress.
Steve reported that he has had bad luck with bringing together the sub
committee on bike trails. It was decided that the next meeting would
be in a month or so. It seems that everyone is very busy this time of
the year.
A meeting is being arranged between committee members, park directors,
and school officials of Apple Valley and Lakeville to discuss the pro
posed trail from Valley Park to the new elementary school.
78.63 Storlie moved to adjourn. Seconded by Smith. Motion passed.
The next meeting will be August 16, 1978 at 7:30 p.m.
Res ectfully submitted,
Steve Storlie, Secretary