06-09-2016 Park Commission Minutes

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Park Commission Minutes June 9, 2016 Page 2 Commissioner Adams noted that volunteers from Teen Challenge will be painting the picnic shelter and raking at Sibley Lake Park on July 13th Babinski Family Playground Dedication: Commissioner Adams noted that the Babinski Family Playground Dedication Ceremony will be held on July 16th at 2:00 p.m. and Community Action is supplying the refreshments. The consensus of the Commission directed Staff to create name tags for the Park Commission members for this event. 5. Healthy Communities Grant Commissioner Adams informed the Commission that the Healthy Communities Grant has been approved in the amount of $1,725 for brochures, signs, benches, picnic tables, and bike racks. The Grant completion deadline is September 30tH Discussion ensued as to what style of bike racks should be utilized. Commissioner Bruch noted that he preferred the spiral bike racks as it allows for more bikes. Commissioner Adams noted that she preferred the bobber bike racks because of consistency of these racks in other parks. COMMISSIONER CAOUETTE MOVED TO APPROVE THE USE OF THE BOBBER BIKE RACKS FOR THE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES GRANT. COMMISSIONER BRUCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6- 0. 6. St. Croix Recreation Chair Ronning informed the Commission of the City Council's approval to accept the water fountain donation for Trailside Park and its placement will be decided after the Trailside Park concept is approved. 7. Council Meeting Update Chair Ronning informed the Commission of the City Council's discussion on the West Sibley Street bike/walking path. Mr. Ronning noted that a good case was presented to the Council on the connectivity and safety concerns. He further noted that the Council was not against the idea but rather the budget did not allow for this addition to the original overlay project. Commissioner Bryan questioned what this path would cost. Mike Loven noted an approximate cost of$20,000 plus annual painting.