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Parks &Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 <br /> August 14,2013 <br /> • Believe planting seed this year is key to being able to complete the fields for play <br /> next year. <br /> Commissioner Kallemeyn asked if there could be an ordinance variation regarding <br /> the parking lot since there is a monetary contribution. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked if there would be another location to build the football fields, <br /> such as Kuss Field. <br /> Mr. Raymaker expressed the association's long term vision to build out at YAC to <br /> host tournaments in the future. <br /> Chair Anderson discussed the timeline in reference to being able to plant seed before <br /> winter and that there wouldn't be enough time to plant now and have ready in 2014. <br /> Mayor Dietz asked if Oak Knoll fields were used. <br /> Mr. Benoit stated that the usage of Oak Knoll fields decreases in the fall and staff <br /> could explore the idea of using Oak Knoll as football fields. <br /> Mr. Raymaker explained that using Oak Knoll fields would be great however they <br /> would still need lights as it gets dark earlier in the fall. <br /> Commissioner Niziolek stated that if Oak Knoll could be made into football fields <br /> than the Youth Associations should go after lighting the fields. <br /> Commissioner Anderson suggested calling Musco Lighting to get quotes. <br /> 7.3 Elk River Country Club <br /> Mr. Hecker presented his staff report. <br /> 7.4 Bailey Point Nature Preserve Development Priorities <br /> Mr. Hecker presented his staff report. <br /> The Commissioners shared ideas of what should be developed; following is a list of <br /> priorities. <br /> • <br /> • Prairie restoration. <br /> • Signage - 2013 <br /> • Collect downed trees - 2013 <br /> • Remove pile of debris - 2013 <br /> • Buckthorn removal- ongoing <br /> • Finishing trail system- 2013 <br /> • Development of canoe/kayak and fishing areas - 2013 <br /> • Kiosk- when funding available <br /> [ BREW er <br /> NATURE <br />