05-12-2016 Park Commission Meeting

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Park Commission Minutes May 12, 2016 Page 2 There are 5 gallons of stain left from the Library. It would also be nice if the park could be raked prior to the ribbon cutting. Commissioner Adams will discuss these items with City Administrator Malecha. Commissioner Adams will write the thank you notes to Cemstone for the cement and Jeremy Fyle for the portable restroom. An option for improved lighting could include a metal cage to reduce broken bulbs. This will be discussed when lighting improvements are discussed at a later date. Invitations should be sent out for the ribbon cutting to the Park Commission, Planning Commission and City Council. Refreshments should be served, such as cookies, brownies and punch. Community Action may coordinate this with the City. Sibley Lake Association Update: Mark Jurchen and Dave Lind were present to explain the $22,000 grant received to remove the steps at Sibley Lake Park and revegetate the hillside to reduce runoff. There are also areas along the pathway that will need erosion control work. Mr. Jurchen emphasized the need for in-kind labor. Mr. Jurchen and Mr. Lind will Chair this restoration project. The Park Commission thanked them for all of their work. 5. Mayo Lake Park Dawn Bittner stated the Public Works Department has not had the opportunity to brush the trails yet. Commissioner Adams reported the article on Mayo Lake Park is in an insert in the Echo this week. 6. Healthy Community Grant Commissioner Adams and Dawn Bittner reported on their testimony May 10 explaining what the grant funds would be used for if they were received. The City will be notified May 17 of their decision. Commissioner Adams stated the City should consider putting a bike/walking path on West Sibley Street this year when it is repaved. The parks need to be connected and people walk West Sibley Street often. It was the consensus of the Park Commission for Chair Ronning to contact City Administrator Malecha to