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Parks&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 • April 8,2015 Mr. Hecker explained that the cost will be broken down into different areas once the concept plan is approved. Commissioner Anderson clarified that commission will approve the concept plan and not the funding at this time. Mr. Hecker explained that the dock is included in the concept plan due to council request last July. Commissioner Anderson asked if the electrical will be moved. Mr. Hecker stated that the plan shows it as consolidated and other options Commissioner Niziolek stated he had conversations with community members who felt it should be done right and phase it in adding that moving the utilities would be the best choice. Commissioner Kallemeyn asked if there is any new lighting in the newly expanded area. Mr. Hecker will check into lighting for the new side. Council member Wagner shared that she would need more information regarding the cost and time it would take to move the utilities. Stating that she's not in favor of moving the utilities due to how it will affect the downtown businesses. Commissioner Niziolek suggested phasing in the plan and emphasizing native prairie plantings on the river's edge. Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Sagan to accept the River's Edge Commons Park Concept plan emphasizing the movement of the utilities and planting native prairie planting along the river's edge. Motion carried 6-0. Commissioner Sagan withdrew his second. Commissioner Anderson asked if the dock could be a separate part of the plan. Moved by Commissioner Niziolek and seconded by Commissioner Sagan to accept the River's Edge Commons Park Concept plan emphasizing the movement of the utilities and planting native prairie planting along the river's edge and to consider Commissioner members concerns regarding the installation of a dock. Motion carried 6-0. reaf1E1 61 NATURE i