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Park&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 February 13,2013 Mr. Hecker explained that with the new design there will be two new benches added and the old ones will be worked into the design. Commissioner Nystrom questioned who would do site preparation. Planner/Parks Planner, Chris Leeseberg stated that the parks crew will remove and level site and the company will do the installation. Commissioner Anderson questioned when the project would start. Mr. Hecker shared that after City Council approves the project it will take approximately three months. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER KARLSEN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER AHLNESS TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO REMOVE THE CURRENT PLAYGOURND AT ORONO PARK AND REPLACE IT WITH A PLAYGROUND DESIGN THAT WAS RECOMMENDED AT THE JANUARY 9, 2013 PARKS AND RECREATION WORK SESSION. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 6.D. Skate Park Committee Formation Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker shared that at least one member of the Parks and Recreation Commission is needed to serve on the Skate Park Committee. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER AHLNESS AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NYSTROM TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER NIZIOLEK AS THE COMMISSION MEMBER TO SERVE ON THE SKATE PARK COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 7. Parks &Recreation Director Report Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker presented department updates including the confirmed 2013 Riverfront concert series line up, Olympic rink ice plant issues and Recreation Coordinator, Stephanie Albin resignation. 8. Division Manager's Reports Recreation Manager, Steve Benoit shared that staff continue to learn the new parks and recreation registration software and in addition staff have been a part of the development of the new city website project. 9. Announcements Commissioner Nystrom shared that Sherburne County has recently acquired the easement from waste management along the Great Northern Trail that extends towards City of Zimmerman.