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Park&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 5 April 10,2013 Mayor Dietz wanted to clarify if it was the department's intentions to take away fields and wondered if the use of Lions Park could be increased. Mr. Hecker presented the Review Process staff would like to add to the Field Use Allocation Policy. Commissioner Hohngren stated the Review Process will be a good safety net. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER SAGAN AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KALLEMEYN TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE FACILITY USE ALLOCATION POLICY AND TO ADD THE REVIEW PROCESS TO THE POLICY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 8. Discussion Items 8.A. Bailey Point Naming Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker shared that with the Parks &Facilities Naming Policy it states there must be a 10 day Public Notice posted in the local paper. This will be completed for the May Parks and Recreation meeting when possible names for the property will be discussed. Commissioner Anderson shared that he assumed it would be named Bailey Point. Neighbors of the park property shared they feel strongly about naming Bailey Point. Commissioner Niziolek stated he was uncomfortable about the process because in the past when the City acquired new park property names of the former owners were not used or even considered. Commissioner Ahlness stated that the Parks &Facilities Naming Policy states that anyone can submit a request for renaming of a park,recreational area or facility. Commissioner Kallemeyn stated that the policy should be followed and the 10 day notice be submitted to the paper for the May meeting. 8.B. Skate Park Discussion Planner/Park Planner, Chris Leeseberg shared that staff had met with the members of the Skate Park Committee to discuss locations of the skate park and the members have no issues with the park being move to another location. Many feel it would actually be better to have it moved to a new location. An area of about an acre is needed and asked commissioners for their thoughts and ideas regarding a new location. Orono Park had been discussed in the past and there is concern with this location in reference to the new destination playground. Successful parks have two common qualities associated with them; one is ease of access and tow,high visibility.