01-13-2011 Park Commission Meeting

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PEQUOT LAKES PARK COMMISSION MEETING — THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010 CITY HALL Members Present: Chair Tweed, Commissioners, Johnson, Clement, Jurchen Members Absent: Commissioner DenHartog Also Present: Mayor Adams; Council Member Malecha; Public Works Supervisor, Mike Loven; Sandy Peine, City Clerk; Mayor Nancy Adams 1. Call Meeting to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chair Tweed 2. Approve Park Commission Minutes COMMISSIONER JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 14, 2010, PARK COMMISSION MINUTES. COMMISSIONER CLEMENT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 3. Water Splash Park/Trailside Park Mayor Adams addressed the Park Commission regarding the idea of a water splash park in Trailside Park. She explained that she brought the idea up at the business park group and there was a general consensus of the group that this would be a good idea. She stated that Angela Sandelin has offered to have a fund raising drive to accomplish this. The Mayor explained that the City cannot fundraise on its own, but there can be an independent group to raise the money and then donate it to the City. Cathy Malecha suggested that the City look at writing a grant for this project. The Clerk explained that this proposed project is just a concept at this point. She stated that the Council should be made aware of the idea prior to moving forward. The Park Commission concurred and asked the Clerk to inform the Council of the Park Commission's desire to move forward with this project. Discussion was held about the possible need for a restroom and changing room in association with this type of use. The Commission requested to have Tommy Woog come to the next Park Commission meeting to discuss this idea. David Kennedy was present and questioned if bathroom facilities are planned. The Park Commission indicated that it was too early to decide whether or not there would be a need for bathroom facilities. 4. Bicycle Friendly Community