3. Approval of October 11, 2018 Park Commission Meeting Minutes

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Park Commission Minutes October 11,2018 Page 2 .-� ------------------------- Ms. Malecha explained what the Capital Improvement Plan is, why items need to be budgeted on the plan and how to get items included within the plan. Ms. Malecha suggested the Park Commission come up with a list of what they would like to happen in all parks, improvements, etc. and prioritize the list to allow time and budgeting of these items. Chair Ronning asked the commission to come up with ideas and keep this item on the agenda for future meetings. Ms. Malecha went over the current 2018 budget and 2019 preliminary budget with the Commission. Chair Ronning would like the Commission to review the budget on a quarterly basis. -,��. 7. Holidav Decorations � ~��t�� Commissioner Johnson met Lance Ray with P,ubliG,Works�to:see what lights we had in stock for decorating Trailside Park. Cofmrxtissioner Johfizsan said there is �-��,, an issue with where the lights can be plugged into power. The po1�-on the north side of the park does not have electrical;if funds are available pos�,ibl�hiring an electrician to see what the problem is with.that pole�. Mr. Ray and C�mmissioner Johnson thought of some different ideas fo�#he lights bringing more color into the park. Discussion ensued for possibly renting the lift for finro (2)days and purchase more lights. Ms. Bittnec,will print off a map with a diagram as to how --� and which lights were hung where„:=�:. ;=:�.,, �'�� Chair Ronning brought up the Sar�ta's Bob�in';into Tqwn arade. Ms. ' p Bittner stated that a plan needs to be in pl�ce��#or the November meeting for the float along with volunteers_to build and te`�r down the#float for the Park Commission. , 8. 2019 Proiect Priorities � '�-�--�> - � :, , _ ,,, Ms. Bittner reiterated that we will_need to put a list together to give to Ms. ,. ,..._,. ,.:, Malecha antl the;City Council in December. 9. n�`--��Siblev Park �`' � , �'�-�_ , < Ms. Bi"�ttner provided photos of the steps to the fishing pier that were replaced by the Sibley Lake Association. Ms. Bittner stated that the Babinski Playground Sign was damaged for�the second time. � .- � ;:J� 10. America Walks Grant Ms. Bittner stated that Crow Wing Energized contacted the City to let us know this Grant was available to communities who would like to improve the walkability , within their communities. Discussion ensued regarding possibly applying in the .� future for this grant or another grant to assist in future park plans. 11. Next Meetinc� � � ---- -- - - - --- -- ----