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Park Commission Minutes <br /> March 14, 2019 <br /> Page 2 <br /> ------------------------- <br /> b. Review Plans: Ms. Malecha gave a potential design provided by Council <br /> Member Pederson to the Commission. Ms. Malecha gave the Commission an <br /> overview of the stipulations of the $250,000 donation received for the Splash <br /> Pad and Flag display. <br /> c. Infrastructure Considerations: Ms. Malecha gave a list to consideration <br /> a. How much water usage are we able to utilize for the splash pad? <br /> b. What are the ongoing maintenance costs with new amenities? <br /> c. Who will pay the water fees or is the city�ding to incur the cost? <br /> d. Can we use City treated water or have a separate well drilled for <br /> splash pad? <br /> e. Removing overhead electric poles, MN Power did state the cost would <br /> be $40,000 to place underground. <br /> f. Future bathroom within the park; <br /> g. Noise of the flags on a windy day. <br /> Commissioner Maher stated his concems on the overall cost of the project vs <br /> gaining revenue for the City from the amenities. His overall concem is that he <br /> feels the splash pad will not bring in new business, residents or income into the <br /> City. Council Member Pederson gave some statistics of cities with parks. He <br /> stated that these cities are more desirable to Iive in as well as the properties <br /> around the parks are higher in value. Ghair Ronning and Council Member <br /> Pederson reiterated the City Council approved to move forward with the splash <br /> pad and flag display and the directive to the Park Commission is to get the plan <br /> together for making these projects happen. Discussion ensued regarding the <br /> advantages and disadvantages of these projects as well as the potential plan <br /> from Council Member Pederson. <br /> Council Member Pederson will work with Mr. Jason Gorr, Public Works Director, <br /> and Mr. Justin Burslie, City Planner, on the plan for Patriot Ave. <br /> Ms. Malecha will give the potential plan to Tim Houle with WSN and he will work <br /> with Mr. Jason Gorr and Mr. Andy Schwartz to check for any obstacles with the <br /> plan. <br /> d. Timeline/Scope of Work: <br /> e. Formation of Committee: <br /> Chair Ronning suggested there be separate committees for the splash pad and <br /> flag displays. These committees can meet, then communicate back to the Park <br /> Commission with their findings and suggestions. Commissioner Johnson agreed <br />