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Park Board Minutes November 14, 2013 Page 3 ------------------------- lakeside property is a deterrent and in order to use the park’s steps you must go around the dog park fence. Commissioner Nagel asked if the playground equipment and the dog park could flip-flop locations at the Park because the north side is deeper with less trees. The consensus of the Park Commission was to move forward with the idea of moving the playground equipment to the south side and the dog park to the north side of Sibley Lake Park. Commissioner Gibbons and Council Member Gardner will visit the park to see if this is a viable option and if so, Council Member Gardner will recommend this to the City Council at their next meeting. Commissioner Ettesvold informed the Commission that she has contacted the Build Your Own Playground Company and they will send an estimate for a playground in the Trailside Park. She also noted that her friends may be interested in spearheading this project. Mayor Adams stated that the Park Commission will need to present a drawing and conceptual plan of the Trailside Park additions to the City Council. Chair Malecha stated that a vice chair should be appointed to fill in during her absence. COMMISSIONER ETTESVOLD MOVED TO APPOINT JOSH GIBBONS AS THE VICE CHAIR FOR THE PARK COMMISSION. COMMISSIONER NAGEL SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Chair Malecha inquired if the Park Commission needed to meet in January and February. The consensus of the Commission was to continue with scheduled meetings as long as a quorum is able to be present. 9. Adjournment COMMISSIONER ETTESVOLD MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER NAGEL SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 4:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Malecha Finance Administrator/Deputy City Clerk