12-08-2011 Park Commission Meeting

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PEQUOT LAKES PARK COMMISSION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2011 CITY HALL Members Present: Commissioners Jeff Bruch, Dena Doughty, and Chair Pete Clement Members Absent: Commissioners Faye Tweed and Karen Ettesvold Also Present: Sandy Peine, City Clerk; Mike Loven, Public Works Supervisor; Council Member Cathy Malecha; and Mayor Adams 1. Call Meeting to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chair Clement. 2. 10/13/11 Park Commission Minutes COMMISSIONER BRUCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE 10/13/2011 PARK COMMISSION MINUTES. CHAIR CLEMENT SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 3-0. 3. Master Park Plan Discussion Chuck Marohn, City Planning Consultant, gave a presentation on the park plan that the Planning Commission is currently working on. He explained that the park plan is part of the City's Downtown plan. Mr. Marohn focused mainly on the Trailside Park. Following the presentation, the Park Commission indicated it would review the items that were discussed at its next Park Commission meeting in January. Chuck Marohn stated that he would like feedback from the Commission. He further stated that he would like the Park Commission to relay the ideas they feel would enhance the park and the things that the Commission does not agree with. Mr. Marohn noted that the proposed park plan will be before the Planning Commission and eventually go before the Council. He noted that the Planning Commission would like the Park Commission to offer input and to support the Planning Commission's philosophy about parks. The Park Commission reviewed the drawings of the band shell provided by Karen Ettesvold that incorporated concepts that were previously discussed by the Planning Commission. 4. Memorial for Del Anderson The Clerk noted that Del Anderson's daughter has donated $500 for a — memorial in the Trailside Park in honor of Del. The Commission noted that it would plant a tree in the spring in Del's honor.