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Park & Recreation Coaunission Minutes Page 2 July 14, 2010 property. The City Council decided to continue discussing this property at the August 2"~ City Council meeting. Mr. Benoit shared the Senior Center and Ice Arena monthly report. Commissioner Anderson shared that in November 2000, the Parks and Recreation Commission ranked Bailey Point as the number one priority piece of property to purchase with it's potential benefits it has to offer the community. Commissioner Niziolek stated that BaIley Point is a priceless opportunity and should be looked at as a possible park property. Commissioner Nystrom discussed the history of BaIley Property. Elk River resident, John Babcock, 223 Nile Place, Elk River shared he is interested in selling Bailey Point as a minimal use type park. It is roughly 23 acres and it's topography is similar to Otsego County Paxk. Commissioner Jakex asked why the decision was made to not purchase this property. Council Member Zerwas shared that state statute allows a city to discuss purchasing properties in a closed session fox negotiating purposes. The City Council has decided to bring it back to discuss it at the August 2"`' meeting. Action/Discussion Items 7.1. Policv Issues 7.1.A. Major Paxk Use -Lions Paxk -Benefit Carnival Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit shared that Sarah Hamlin with Community Chest has requested the use of Lions Paxk to hold a benefit carnival on Sun. Aug. 15`". Mx. Benoit stated staff recommends all facility rental fees be waived, the Parks & Recreation Department provide trash cans and the rental group will be required to provide additional portable toilets at the groups' expense as needed. Commissioner Anderson asked what the Community Chest organization was and where the money raised would go. Mr. Benoit shared that he was not familiar with the group; however, the benefit is for the children who were burned in a recent tent fire. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER NYSTROM AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PETERSON TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS AS DISCUSSED FOR THE AUGUST 15, 2010 BENEFIT EVENT AT LIONS PARK MOTION CARRIED 7-0.