06-04-1997 PR MIN - SPECIAL
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1997
Members Present:
Chair Dana Anderson; Commissioners Huberty. Madsen, Kuester,
Westrum, Dave Anderson, and Rolfe Anderson
Members Absent:
Commissioner Olson
Staff Present:
Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent
1. Call Meetina To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof. the meeting of the Elk River Park and
Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Chair Dana
Anderson.
2. Discussion on Park Bond Issues
The Park and Recreation Commission held a discussion on park bond issues. It
was the consensus of the Commission to suggest the following improvements for
bond funding:
· Restrooms - increase to $25.000/ea
o Orono Park
o Orono Softball Complex
o Cass Softball Complex
o Woodland Trails Park
· Open Shelters - $22.500/ea
o Woodland Trails Park - 2
o Cass Softball Complex - 2
o Oak Knoll Complex - 1
o Country Crossings 1 st - 1
o Country Crossings 3rd - 1
o Deerfield 4th - 1
o Trott Brook - 1
o Park to be purchased east of Highway 169 - 1
· Playground Equipment - 10 units
o Recommendation by staff for 6/11/97 meeting
· Swimming Pools
o Phil Hals distributed literature for "wet playground" in lieu of a
pool. Commissioners requested more information on size and
type of pools that are available for $750,000. Phil Hals will
continue to collect cost information for the 6/11/97 meeting
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· Athletic Complex Amenities
o Phil Hals will get estimates for lights on Cass fields and two Oak
Knoll fields and concession stands for Cass and Oak Knoll.
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· Commissioner Kuester spoke of ways to strategize the bond issue to
generate support from the City Council and the general public. He
also lead the discussion regarding the make up of a Park Bond
Referendum Committee. It was the consensus of the group to
continue the discussion at the regular meeting on 6/11/97.
Chair Dana Anderson asked for input regarding the coming agenda for the joint
meeting with the Planning Commission.
3. Adiournment
There being no further business. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON MOVED TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
The meeting of the Elk River was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Street/Park Superintendent
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