3. Approval of April 23,2019 Park Commission Meeting Minutes

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Park Commission Minutes March 14, 2019 Page 2 ------------------------- • Pedersen described the layout of the tactical urbanism idea for Patriot Avenue and park. Chair Ronning described the poles, bases, cords, truck (round ball with swivel to prevent flags from wrapping around pole), distance between each flag (7 to 8 feet apart), height and different options for the flag display. Discussion ensued regarding the different options and concems with each option. With the project, Mr. Gorr has concems about utilities, oak trees, possible drainage issues, storm sewer, maintenance practicality, constricted traffic and restricted sight lines. Chair Ronning spoke regarding the direction from the City Council was to design a plan for the flag display and the splash pad and he suggests we stick to this task and not the traffic flow and road reconstruction. Council Member Swanson suggested another option of having the flag display run along the path on the north side of the park and continue on the south side of the park with a new path. Commissioner Melby suggested the flag display run along Main Street on both sides of the street then tuming to go north and south along Patriot Avenue. Consensus of the Commission is locating the flag display along Main Street and Patriot Avenue. COMMISSIONER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THE FLAG DISPLAY ALONG MAIN STREET AND PATRIOT AVENUE NORTH AND SOUTH ALONG TRAILSIDE PARK AND APPROXIMATE SITE FOR THE SPLASH PAD. COMMISSIONER MELBY SECONDED THE MOTIOIV. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5. Siblev Lake Park Quthouse Council Member Swanson feels the current outhouse, the way it is, is not environmentally safe and thinks portable outhouses are a better option. She suggests taking down the bui(ding �II together. Discussion ensued regarding options for replacing or repairing the current outhouse. Chair Ronning asked Mr. Gorr to investigate the current situation and get a recommendation to remedy this issue. Mr. Gorr will look into the options and bring his results back to the May meeting. Chair Ronning inquired about a bid for the replacement of the steps at Sibley Lake Park. Mr. Gorr will get quotes on replacemenUrepair of the steps and bring to the May meeting. 6. Communitv Action Donation Commissioner Churack stated that Community Action gave a $400 donation to the Park Commission. The initial donation was for a plaque for a permanent bench in the park as well as extra moneys for the Park Commission to do as they see fit.