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Park Board Minutes <br />December 13, 2012 <br />Page 2 <br />------------------- - - - - -- <br />estimated real estate taxes payable in 2013. The park will need to be <br />named and cannot be named after Mr. O'Shaughnessy. <br />The Commissioners asked to have naming of the park added to an <br />upcoming agenda and they will provide suggestions at that meeting. <br />They will also contemplate the vision for future use: hiking, cross country <br />skiing, show shoeing, allow boat launching, only canoes and kayaks, <br />camping. Would we allow dead tree removal? What would the increased <br />liability be? <br />The Mayor knows of an Eagle Scout who could provide ideas and <br />potential layout of the park. <br />COMMISSIONER BONICATTO MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE CITY <br />COUNCIL USE PARK DEDICATION FUNDS TO PAY THE ATTORNEY <br />FEES ASSOCIATED WITH OBTAINING THIS PARK. COMMISSIONER <br />ETTESVOLD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4 — 0. <br />5. Fence Removal <br />Mike Loven explained that the street project along Government Drive has <br />been completed. The irrigation system for the park has been expanded to <br />the east. He would like the split rail fence removed as it limits access from <br />the Trail to the businesses along Government Drive. He has other <br />locations where the fence would be used. <br />He also explained that the bike racks have not been replaced. He would <br />like a plan for a patio area where the bike racks can be put that is either <br />paved or stones so they are not on the grass. It would look more <br />appealing and reduce maintenance. The Street Department would likely <br />pay for the patio area. It would need to be located outside the DNR right - <br />of -way. <br />6. Other Business <br />A. Dog Park: Mayor Adams explained she has had four requests for a <br />dog park, the most recent from a young lady who is the president of <br />a dog group for 4 -H. The new Vet is also interested. The area does <br />not need to be large and money from the Pet Parade could be used for <br />fencing. The Commissioners would like to invite the young lady to the <br />January or February meeting to make a presentation. <br />B. Fire Tower Update: Mayor Adams shared an email she had received <br />regarding the City's role in the future. Currently the City maintains the <br />parking lot area, mowing and plowing it. The email had suggested the <br />tower be turned over to the City possibly decades from now. Mike Loven <br />