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Pazk & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 November 9, 2011 7.1.G Neighborhood Outdoor Skating Rink Closure Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit presented a request to remove the ice skating rinlss at Country Crossings Park and Idighlands West Park due to low usage. Commissioner Karlson shared that he would like to have the opportunity to reevaluate the need for rinks annually. Mr. Benoit agreed and recommends that the Conunission review the need for ice rink usage during the summer season so that decisions could be made prior to the winter season. Commissioner Anderson would like to discuss the option of creating a skating opportunity at Lake Orono in the future. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER AHLNESS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JAKER TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO REMOVE ICE RINKS AT COUNTRY CROSSINGS PARK AND HIGHLANDS WEST PARK AND RECOMMENTS REVIEWING IN 2012. MOTION CARRIED 6-0 8. Information/Update Items 8.1. Pinewood Golf Course Overview Planner/Parks Planner, Cluis Leeseberg gave an overview of the past season at Pinewood Golf Course. Mr. Leeseberg shared the changes that were made to the clubhouse, the hiring of Golf Professional Doug Dahl as the Lead Clubhouse Attendant, the number of participants in course lessons and membership fees. Mr. Leeseberg also presented some of the challenges that need to be looked at out at the Pinewood Golf Course Club House. Golf Course Superintendent, Paul Anderson was available to answer questions. Mr. Anderson also expressed gratitude to the Parks and Recreation staff that helped with the changes in the club house and also for help with the marketing efforts. 8.2. Hillside Park Easement Update Parks and Recreation Director, Michael Hecker presented an update to the Commission on the Hillside City Park Easement issues. Mr. Hecker shared that the Parks and Recreation staff continues to work with GRE and the volunteer trail users of Hillside Parkin regards to the tree cutting of the park's utility easement. Mr. Hecker stated that there will be a meeting with GRE the week of November 15~' to discuss possible improvements. 8.3. Ordinance Amendment -Alcohol in River's Edge Commons Park Plarurer/Parks Planner, Chris Leeseberg shared that the Ordinance Amendment for Alcohol in River's Edge Commons Park that was recommended in July 2007 by the Commission will be brought to the City Council as an ordinance amendment.