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Park Board Minutes <br /> December 13, 2012 <br /> Page 2 <br /> estimated real estate taxes payable in 2013. The park will need to be <br /> named and cannot be named after Mr. O'Shaughnessy. <br /> The Commissioners asked to have naming of the park added to an <br /> upcoming agenda and they will provide suggestions at that meeting. <br /> They will also contemplate the vision for future use: hiking, cross country <br /> skiing, show shoeing, allow boat launching, only canoes and kayaks, <br /> camping. Would we allow dead tree removal? What would the increased <br /> liability be? <br /> The Mayor knows of an Eagle Scout who could provide ideas and <br /> potential layout of the park. <br /> COMMISSIONER BONICATTO MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE CITY <br /> COUNCIL USE PARK DEDICATION FUNDS TO PAY THE ATTORNEY <br /> FEES ASSOCIATED WITH OBTAINING THIS PARK. COMMISSIONER <br /> ETTESVOLD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4 — 0. <br /> 5. Fence Removal <br /> -- Mike Loven explained that the street project along Government Drive has <br /> been completed. The irrigation system for the park has been expanded to <br /> the east. He would like the split rail fence removed as it limits access from <br /> the Trail to the businesses along Government Drive. He has other <br /> locations where the fence would be used. <br /> He also explained that the bike racks have not been replaced. He would <br /> like a plan for a patio area where the bike racks can be put that is either <br /> paved or stones so they are not on the grass. It would look more <br /> appealing and reduce maintenance. The Street Department would likely <br /> pay for the patio area. It would need to be located outside the DNR right- <br /> of-way. <br /> 6. Other Business <br /> A. Dog Park: Mayor Adams explained she has had four requests for a <br /> dog park, the most recent from a young lady who is the president of <br /> a dog group for 4-H. The new Vet is also interested. The area does <br /> not need to be large and money from the Pet Parade could be used for <br /> fencing. The Commissioners would like to invite the young lady to the <br /> January or February meeting to make a presentation. <br /> B. Fire Tower Update: Mayor Adams shared an email she had received <br /> regarding the City's role in the future. Currently the City maintains the <br /> parking lot area, mowing and plowing it. The email had suggested the <br /> tower be turned over to the City possibly decades from now. Mike Loven <br />