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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2 November 10, 2010 Hillside Trail Steward, Rich Omdahl thanked City staff, Stephanie Albin and volunteers for hosting this race. 5. Volunteer of the Month Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit recognized Paul Schwab as this month's Volunteer of the month. 6. Recreation Manager's Report -Steve Benoit Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit shared that a popular series of preschool parent and child ceramic classes axe being offered that axe tied to the holiday season. These classes axe a great way for parents and youth to create memories together. Mx. Benoit shared updates regarding the following; City CouncIl will continue to discuss the possibility of purchasing Bailey Point, installation of a trench drain in the alley next to River's Edge Park and City Council will discuss the recruitment and selection process for the Parks and Recreation Director position January 1Q 2011. Commissioner Peterson asked what the value of Bailey Point was and if it could be built on. Councilmembex Zercvas shared that Bailey Point property went through the most recent 100 year flood plan and no part of BaIley Point is eligible fox a building permit. Action/Discussion Items 7.1.A. Wetland Bank Environmental Adtninistratox, Rebecca Haug shared that staff has been looking for opportunities to create additional wetland banks throughout the City to be used for city mitigation projects. Staff discussed the idea at the October 11, 2010 City Council meeting to obtain guidance as to whether ox not exploratory measures should be taken to determine the feasibility of restoring the wetland. Staff is working with Wenck Associates on doing the feasibility study for the area. Staff is proposing to come back to the Parks & Recreation Commission if it is deciding that the project should move fonvaxd. Commissioner Jakex asked what the timeline is of the study. Ms. Haug stated that with winter approaching there will not be a lot of work done on the study at this time. Commissioner Niziolek asked if Woodland Trails Park has been considered. Ms. Haug shared that Woodland Trails Park has not been considered at this time.