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Park&Recreation Commission Minutes September 11,2002 Page 3 Ms.Bergh stated that concessions are very busy with the football season and that disc golf at Lions Park is popular item. Ms.Bergh reminded the Commissioners that the Lions Park Grand Opening is from 3 - 5 p.m. on September 12th and that there will be disc golf demonstrations. B.B. Appoint Members to the City Council/Park and Recreation Commission Fee Subcommittee Commissioners Polston-Hork,Anderson , and Peterson volunteered to be on the Subcommittee. 9.B.1. Elk River Station, Case No. P 01-05 Ms. McPherson presented the preliminary plat of Elk River Station comprised of 298 townhome units,60 apartment units,60-70 senior cooperative units,and several acres of commercial property. She requested that the Commission affirm its consensus of August 14th in requesting cash dedication for all components of the project. Commissioner Nystrom stated that he would like to see a trail easement along the railroad tracks over the commercial site in the southwest corner of the property. The Commission discussed the possible trail connections,the road construction through the westerly Cargill property per the agreement between the City and Cargill,and concurred that requesting the easement would be acceptable and that it may not come to fruition. COMMISSIONER NYSTROM MOVED TO CONCUR WITH STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION IN THE STAFF MEMO WITH THE ADDITION THAT A 30'TRAIL EASEMENT BE GRANTED OVER THE COMMERCIAL SITE IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE DEVELOPMENT. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 9.C.1. Neighborhood Skating Rinks Ms. McPherson presented the concept of establishing a policy for neighborhood skating rinks based on a request during the neighborhood meeting for Riverplace Park. Commissioner Polston-Hork asked if other cities allowed neighborhoods to establish skating rinks. Commissioner Anderson indicated that it was past practice within the City itself and suggested that a very simple policy regarding these rinks be established. Commissioner Peterson suggested that a contact person is needed and that training should occur with the Public Works staff in regards to establishing the neighborhood rinks. Commissioner Kuester concurred that the policy should be kept simple and that the City should encourage volunteer efforts of this nature. He suggested setting a series of guidelines which outlined both City and volunteer responsibilities. Commissioner Kuester asked what the liability issue would be in regards to the establishment of neighborhood rinks. Phil Hals stated Park staff would be willing to work with neighbors in training and establishing boundaries for rinks. Commissioner Polston-Hork asked about refereeing conflicts between hockey players and recreational skaters. This will be discussed as part of the guidelines.