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Park Commission Minutes <br /> April 13, 2017 <br /> Page 2 <br /> 5. Skate Park <br /> Chair Ronning reported the subcommittee met the previous evening. A final <br /> concept drawing was agreed upon, although some of the elements may be <br /> changed. Membership on the subcommittee is increasing. The next step is to <br /> begin fundraising. Jill Andersen completed an application for a $12,000 grant. <br /> Locations have been discussed. A parcel south of the Chamber parking lot, <br /> across East Woodman Street and along Highway 371, is the preferred location at <br /> this time. It is not currently right-of-way, so there may be some legal fees to <br /> obtain City ownership. This location is across from the school, the Chamber <br /> building has restrooms and parking lot, and the Skate Park would be part of the <br /> Trailside Park activities. Another location on the back side of the school was <br /> considered, but it may not work as it is school property. The City Hall parking lot <br /> location will not work and the north end of City Hall property has infrastructure <br /> issues. <br /> When asked, Chair Ronning stated the estimated cost for the Skate Park is <br /> $200,000 to $300,000. <br /> 6. Sibley Lake Park <br /> Dave Lind reported the Sibley Lake Association will be planting shrubs on May 6 <br /> at 8:30 AM. Anyone interested may volunteer. They have a Boy Scout Troop <br /> who has volunteered to help and will earn merit points. The Lake Association is <br /> working on a solution for watering the new plantings. <br /> There is a washout on the south end where the trail goes down. They plan to <br /> repair that with grant money. There is also a washout on the last 5 feet that will <br /> need to be repaired. The fishing pier will be moved and repaired. New steps will <br /> be build this spring to access the pier. <br /> Commissioner Graham inquired where the closest water faucet would be if <br /> necessary. Mike Loven reported Sibley Lake Park has a hose fitting. Mr. Lind <br /> stated the Lake Association will purchase a lake pump to water. <br /> Mike Loven thanked Mr. Lind for volunteering his time and machine to trade out <br /> the banners again. <br /> 7. Snowflakes & Banners <br /> Mike Loven explained Mayor Adams requested the Park Commission to discuss <br /> whether or not to put the snowflakes back up instead of the holiday banners. A <br />