04-10-2014 Park Commission Meeting

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Park Board Minutes April 10, 2014 Page 2 Chair Malecha updated the Commission on the progress of the Splash Park. She explained that she would like to delay applying for the grant until 2015. She noted that there is more information needed on the project prior to applying for the DNR grant. 6. Sibley Lake Park Update Mike Loven explained that the "Existing Conditions" survey of the park has been completed by WSN. The Clerk noted that the purpose of the survey was to locate the improvements that are present at the park for planning purposes. Mike Loven referenced the bluff on the survey and noted the setback requirements from the bluff. Mike Loven noted that this setback requirement will affect the size of the proposed dog park fence by shortening the width of the dog park area which will make the dog park very small. The Park Commission requested Mike Loven to contact Sheridan Wilson to review the scaled down size of the dog park and ask her if it would still be adequate. The Commission requested Mike Loven to report back to the Park Commission in May. 7. Council Goal Planning The City Clerk noted that the Council has determined that the two main park priorities include updating Sibley Lake Park and construction of an outdoor skating rink with an overhead roof. Discussion was held regarding the ice skating rink. The Park Commission noted that it would be difficult to find a location for a skating rink and that skating rinks require a lot of maintenance and also that the City may be required to hire a skating rink attendant. The Park Commission discussed the projects that are currently under consideration by the Council and/or the Park Commission: • Upgrade and updating of Sibley Lake Park • Splash Park • Playground Equipment at Trailside Park • Restroom facilities The Park Commission indicated that it is becoming apparent that the park projects need to be prioritized and funding sources considered for the projects. It was the consensus of the Park Commission to address the priorities at the May Park Commission meeting. The City Clerk noted that the City Council has requested the Park Commission to consider increasing the members to seven and to change the meeting time to a later time. The Park Commissioners requested the City Clerk to review the Park Commission Ordinance and make an amendment to increase the members.