06-09-2016 Park Commission Minutes

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Park Commission Minutes June 9, 2016 Page 3 Commissioner Adams stated that a bike path could be adjacent to a city street whereas a walking path would need separation and at some point a bike path could be an option. The consensus of the Commission agreed to continue this discussion on future agendas. 8. Capital Outlay Carryover Nancy Malecha informed the Commission of the capital outlay carryover funds in the amount of$9,526.55 that have been set aside for light posts in the park. She inquired if the Commission would like to retain these funds for this purpose and if funds should be included in future budgets. Mike Loven noted that the City is installing the same light post style that is currently along North Washington Avenue to the CSAH 11 bridge and these light posts cost $5,000 each. The consensus of the Commission agreed that this same style of light posts should be used in the park to maintain consistency. CHAIR RONNING MOVED TO INCLUDE $2,000 IN THE 2017 PARK BUDGET - CAPITAL OUTLAY CARRYOVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIGHT POSTS IN THE PARK. COMMISSION BRUCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 9. Attendance at Meetings Chair Ronning noted that he has tried to contact Ashley Nordby several times to discuss her absence at Park Commission meetings but has been unsuccessful. Nancy Malecha informed the Commission that there is nothing in the City Code stipulating that after three absences a Park Commission member can be removed. The consensus of the Commission agreed that this stipulation should be included in a future revision of the City Code. COMMISSIONER BRYAN MOVED TO REMOVE ASHLEY NORDBY AS THE VICE CHAIR OF THE PARK COMMISSION AND RECOMMENDS THE APPOINTMENT OF NANCY ADAMS AS VICE CHAIR. COMMISSIONER CAOUETTE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. The Commission directed Nancy Malecha to send a letter to Ashley Nordby notifying her that her absences may cause her removal from the Park Commission.