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Park Commission Minutes <br /> July 11, 2019 <br /> Page 2 <br /> ------------------------- <br /> 6. Next Meetinq <br /> Ms. Bittner stated that the August 8, 2019 meeting will be held at the Trailside <br /> Park Band Shell and will consist of discussing Christmas decorating and <br /> improving the Bean Hole Days area. Chair Ronning asked if anyone would be <br /> absent from the August 8, 2019 meeting. Chair Ronning may not be available for <br /> the August 8, 2019 meeting. <br /> 7. Other Business <br /> Ms. Bittner asked who would be available to be the contact for the remaining <br /> Bands in the Park performances. Discussion ensued regarding filling days and <br /> responsibilities. Chair Ronning was concerned about the surveys and that people <br /> seemed annoyed with doing the surveys. Commissioner K. Churack stated that <br /> she asked if people would be willing to do the survey and if they were not <br /> interested she would just ask someone else. <br /> Commissioner Johnson asked if there is any way during park events, such as <br /> Stars & Stripes, is there any way to enforce no smoking. Chair Ronning stated <br /> that there is no way to really patrol and enforce non-smoking in the parks. <br /> Discussion ensued on possibly designating a smoking area. <br /> Chair Ronning had asked about putting screws at the sign at Sibley Lake Park. <br /> Ms. Bittner stated that Chris from Graphic Element needed to drill new holes to <br /> align to add the screws and he will be doing that this week. <br /> Chair Ronning also inquired about the Dog Park sign on Patriot Ave. Ms. Bittner <br /> stated that Mr. Gorr will look into options on how we can change the arrow and <br /> not move the entire structure. Ms. Bittner also stated that the benches in the dog <br /> park have not been built yet. The Public Works department have put a used <br /> bench in the park and will build the two new benches this winter. <br /> Chair Ronning inquired about getting a quote for a powerline in Trailside Park. <br /> Ms. Bittner stated that the discussion regarding the powerline will be held next <br /> month during the Park Commission meeting along with the Christmas decorating <br /> discussion. <br /> Chair Ronning inquired about the ordinance regarding mowing and "not allowing <br /> grass to seed". He is concerned that Sibley Lake Park is being neglected. Chair <br /> Ronning also feels the Park Commission's responsibility is to check on the parks <br /> and bring any issues to the Public Works department. <br />