07-09-2009 Park Commission Minutes

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Park Board Minutes July 9, 2009 Page 2 The Commission requested staff to publish the happenings in the park in the Echo. 5. Cole Memorial Building Sign It was the consensus of the Park Commission to invite a couple of members from the Historical Society to the next Park Commission to discuss the sign for the Cole Memorial Building. 6. Park Budget The Park Commission reviewed the 2010 Park Budget. The Commission talked about the recent success of the bands in the park program. It was the consensus of the Commission that the program is important and that in order to continue, more money needs to be budgeted. The Commission decided to increase the Professional Services line item to $4,000 for bands in the park program. The Commission also decided to decrease the line item for Community Growth to $500. 7. Other Business Mike Loven informed the Commissioners that Gildner Park parking lot is almost complete. Mike Loven informed the Commissioners that there is a dead elm at the Cole Memorial Building. He stated that he would like to cut it down. He also suggested the possibility of having a statute carved from the trunk. The Commissioners suggested that he look into the possibility of carving a statute from the trunk. Mike Loven indicated that the light poles in the park continue to be vandalized. He stated that at some point the park will need new and more durable lights. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to begin saving for the lights through the capital outlay carry over fund. It was also the consensus to recommend to the Council that any excess park funds from 2009 be dedicated to the capital outlay carry over fund for light poles. Mike Loven noted that the garden at the top of the steps at Sibley Lake Park either needs to be cleaned up or taken down. The Commissioners indicated they would take a look at the garden and let Mike know their wishes at the next meeting. 8. Adjournment