3. Approval of September 13, 2018 Park Commission Meeting Minutes

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Pazk Commission Minutes September 13,2018 Page 2 �� ------------------------- 7. Next Meetinc� Attendance for October 11, 2018 meeting all members present will be in attendance. Ms. Bittner stated that Ms. Nancy Malecha will come to the October 11, 2018 meeting to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan and how as a committee we can set money aside for future projects. Commissioner Nagel asked how the Commission is affected by the Trailside Park project with budgeting going forward for future projects. Commissioner Bryan questior�ed about possibly using . �---;:�� Charitable Gambling to raise money for the Parks. Ms_��ittner explained that the City cannot solicit funds and that would have to be ��mpletely separate from the � � � � City. Chair Ronning would like to know what the Park's-actual budget is, what we are authorized to do with and without Council app'roval, what are the major projects we are spending the funds on curreritly, �ritl how mucii,money would be available for purchasing Christmas lights. Ms. Bittner stated that;all�these questions are good for Ms. Malecha next month. ' °vY�:;v;,-�7 , _ ; ,.,,; , y.�,;,. 8. Other Business � � Ms. Bittner stated that the Higfiway 371 landscaping project will be started within � the next finro weeks and finishirig�in�he spring. The landscape committee may have to meet again because of a-complain#that has been brought to the city regarding the staking on the plateau at the south,end of Patriot Avenue. Chair Ronning voiced his concerr�s regarding the MNDof landscaping plan. , � �;, Ms. Bittner reported Sibley Park kiosk�materials were enlarged and now placed in the kiosk. Commissioner Sjoblad was concerned that the picture of the Chamber building was out of date. ,�:�� Chair Ronning spoke regarding the Sibley Lake Park bathrooms and the stairs to tlie lake be updated and asked if there is a plan for repairs. Ms. Bittner said the �`_ : � �C�ty is working with the Sibtey Lake Association to get the repairs on the steps done and thinks tlie Associ�tion will get those repairs done yet this fall. Disc�assion ensuedtregarding some suggestions for remedies of these issues. . �. ��, Ms. Swanson,brought up concems regarding a washout in the road by the dam at Mayo Preserve. It is fairly dangerous and should be filled in. �- Chair Ronning inquired if we paid for the silhouettes at the dog park if they were donated. Ms. Bittner stated that they were donated at the time of construction. Chair Ronning asked for an update on the dog food complaint from the last meeting. Ms. Bittner stated there have not been any other incidents since. Ms. � Bittner will respond to the woman who wrote the initial email giving her an update on the status of the dogfood incidents.