10-10-2013 Park Commission Meeting

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Park Board Minutes October 10, 2013 Page 2 that removing and replacing the light poles are in the 2014 budget. The City is working on a 5-year capital improvement plan in which the Sibley Lake Park steps are included for 2015. The Clerk stated that she would keep Mr. Lind informed of Park Commission meetings. 6. Master Park Plan Review It was the consensus of the Park Commission to discuss the updating of the Master Park Plan at the December Park Commission meeting. 7. Mayo Lake Nature Preserve Mike Loven said that he will be cutting in the walking trail at Mayo Lake Nature Preserve in November. Commissioner Ettesvold and Mayor Adams volunteered to meet Mike at the park when he is ready to cut the trail in. 8. Other Business Commissioner Ettesvold stated that it may be a good idea to somehow inform the public of the projects that the Park Commission is working on. She explained that there are people who would donate toward, or help with, the projects if they had more information. Discussion was held about updating the web site to include park projects that the Commission is working on. Council Member Tyler brought up the issue of a skate board park. The Commission talked about the possibility of the City donating the land for the park. Council Member Gardner explained that Commissioner Gibbons would like the City to work toward a park that would include many amenities such as a skateboard area and a walking path. Mayor Adams reminded the Park Commission that Sibley Lake Park was the Council's number one project that was listed during the Council's visioning work session. The Commission also noted that it may be best to work on the existing projects prior to moving forward with the skate park at this time. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Res ctfully, ubmitted, Sandy Peine