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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes January 14, 1998 Page 3 PROPERTY TO THE WEST IS DEVELOPED. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 9. Discussion - Park of the Month Phil Hals presented a proposal for the Commissioners fo become more actively involved in the design of undeveloped parks. Phil explained staff would work with the planning intern to generate a scale drawing for each of the parks, and the Commissioners could use "cut outs" of various equipment and courts such as volleyball and basketball courts, playground equipment, etc. to visualize what amenities would fit on a particular park site. Chair Anderson will provide a list of parks, and Commissioner Dave Anderson will come up list of amenities and priorities for park development for the February Park & Recreation meeting. 10. Staff Updates (~ Parker Elementary Request Phil Hals presented a request from the Parker Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization for assistance in funding new playground equipment. Estimated project cost is $30,000 and $20,000 has already been raised. COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE CITY CONTRIBUTE TO THE COST OF THE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR THE LINCOLN/PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMPUS AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $3,000, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FACT THE PLAYGROUND IS USED BY THE COMMUNITY AS A NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SITE. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-1. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON OPPOSED. b. Applications for Grants/Aid Phil Hals asked the Commissioners for comments regarding the grant applications for 1998. Phil indicated he plans to resubmit the request for $98,000 to construct 12,000 feet of bike trails in Woodland Park, plus several "spur" trails. Also, a request will be submitted for funding a trail connection from Co. Road 33 to Oak Knoll and a cross connection to Jackson. c. Commissioner Anderson - Ski Race Commissioner Anderson noted the proposed ski race was canceled due to lack of snow. Approximately 70 people registered for the event and a significant number of individuals showed up to register the day of the event. He indicated they would try to schedule a race again next year. 9.2. Election of 1998 Park and Recreation Commission Chair and Vice Chair COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPOINT DANA ANDERSON AS CHAIR OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR 1998. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0-1. CHAIR ANDERSON ABSTAINED.