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Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2 <br /> October 9,1996 <br /> • property. Mr. Cohrs and Mr. Hipsag indicated Commissioner Dave Anderson <br /> suggested they come to the Park and Recreation Commission to discuss <br /> continuing to hunt the property. Mr. Cohrs and Mr. Hipsag explained they know <br /> the area well since they live nearby and have hunted the area for a number of <br /> years. Mr. Hipsag and Mr. Cohrs noted they do not shoot south toward <br /> Ridgewood. Chair Dana Anderson explained the possibility of issuing permits to <br /> hunt in the park land has been discussed. Currently city ordinance prohibits <br /> hunting in city parks. If a permit process were implemented, it would likely be <br /> necessary for the city to offer the opportunity to other residents. Mr. Hipsag <br /> stated he felt it would be better to close it off completely to hunting, rather than <br /> have people hunting that do not know the area. Ron Nierenhausen agreed <br /> that it would be best to keep the parks closed to hunting for safety issues. <br /> Discussion followed regarding a potential for overpopulation of deer. <br /> It was the consensus of the Park and Recreation Commissioners to continue the <br /> city's policy of "no hunting" in city parks at this time, and that the issue of <br /> hunting to control overpopulation could be addressed yearly. The <br /> Commissioners suggested that signs be posted at the trail heads to advise park <br /> users of hunting season and that the park abuts private hunting land. <br /> 6. Area Recreation Update-Jeff Asfahl <br /> Jeff Asfahl, Community Recreation Director, provided information regarding new <br /> and existing programming. Jeff advised the Commissioners of a skateboard <br /> 410 exhibition planned for Saturday, October 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. Chair Dana <br /> Anderson expressed concern for parking confusion during girls softball <br /> tournaments with the skating boarding area being barricaded in the parking lot. <br /> Jeff explained it would be unlikely these events will overlap. <br /> Jeff noted there was information in the Commissioner's packet regarding the <br /> National Parks and Conservation Association "March for Parks" . The March for <br /> Parks started in 1990 to encourage citizens to get involved with parks in their <br /> communities. Jeff suggested the city may wish to work jointly with Otsego. Each <br /> city could sponsor their own event, whether it would be raising citizens <br /> awareness, fundraising for a particular park project, or both. <br /> 7.a. Consider Concept Plan for Jacobs Parcel- Northwest Corner of Proctor Avenue <br /> and 193rd Avenue <br /> Steve Ach explained Mr. John Peterson of Good Value Homes was present to <br /> discuss with the Commissioners a concept plan for a residential plat of 75 single <br /> family lots. The proposed plat is located in the northwest corner of Proctor and <br /> 193rd Avenue. <br /> Discussion followed regarding whether or not a park was needed in this area <br /> and the location of trails. Members of the Commission expressed concern for <br /> safety of pedestrians moving through this development and Lafayette Woods to <br /> the schools east of Proctor. <br /> • <br />