03 Approval of January 10, 2019 Park Commission Minutes

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Park Commission Minutes January 10, 2019 Page 3 ------------------------- Ms. Bittner presented the quarterly Park Department budget and stated the information is the preliminary year end budget. She explained that no final numbers will be presented until after the audit is performed in March. Chair Ronning went over the materials with the Commission. Chair Ronning asked about the interFund transfer and the 2019 budget versus the ending balance in 2018. Discussion ensued regarding the budgets and Ms. Bittner explained how the budget process works and what the funds are for but also stated that Nancy Malecha is the individual that we need to discuss the budget with. 7. Siblev Park Ms. Bittner stated that Jason Gorr and Chris Holmes from Graphic Element had spoken with John Babinski regarding the signage. John Babinski would like the sign to stay as is, however, Chris will reinfor�`e the weld and make the sign out of stainless steel and the sign will be installe�the week of January 21, 2019. 8. Skate Park ' Chair Ronning gave an abbreviated version of hisfiory on the skate park to allow Commissioner Maher an idea ofi where the process is. Consensus of the Skate Park Committee is that the skate park is on hold until either some land becomes available and/or there is more interest in the skate park. 9. Next Meetinq Discussion ensued rega,rding moving the February 14, 2019 meeting to February 7, 2019. Commissioner Sjoblad will not be available for the meeting on February 7, 2019. Chair Ronning stated that the Park Commission will have one vacancy in 2019, however, he may have an individual to fill the position. � 10. Other Business Commissioner Johnson inquired if Mayo Lake Park is a "no motorized" vehicle zone. There is no signage to indicate "no snowmobiling and or no motorized vehicle". People do snowshoe through the trails. Ms. Bittner will check with the Public Works Department regarding the signage and rules/regulations for this park. Chair Ronning asked if Molly Zins and Janet Hennies, who were working with University of MN Morris on an Outdoor Recreational Survey, had gotten any information back to the City.