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Parks&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2 July 8,2015 to recommend to City Council to rename Big Tooth Ridge Park to Woodland Trails Park. Motion carried 6-0. 7. Discussion Items-American flags in the parks Mr. Hecker shared the idea of installing American flags and poles in a few parks. There would be a requirement to have lighting at the flag pole to keep it up overnight. Orono Park flag was taken down recently,because it doesn't follow Parks and Recreation mission statement. When flags go to half-mast it takes overtime for the staff to take care of that. Commissioner Holmgren asked if current flag poles are lighted. Mr. Hecker stated that the flag pole at lion John Weicht Park does not have lighting. Commissioner Holmgren asked how we would pay for cost of electrical. Mr. Hecker stated that Elk River Utilities may donate to the project,however this would need to be pursued. Commissioner Niziolek stated he would like to see a solar powered electrical hook up for future flag poles and lighting. Commissioner Anderson asked if the American Legion will participate in getting these installed since they are the ones inquiring. Mr. Hecker does not know at this time. Commissioner Anderson shared that we need to take a careful look at adding more things,and to look at having flags available for when needed. There is no need to have a flag at Orono. Mr. Hecker stated that when the Orono Park Master Plan improvements are made a flag pole could be looked at adding to it. Commissioner Ahlness said the more places the better. Commissioner Kallemeyn shared that we need to be aware of the cost and get donations to help cover it.We need to understand size and cost, operational cost. Commissioner Anderson is not opposed to flag. Commissioner Nystrom,install flagpole and have flag on demand with user being responsible for raising and lowering flag. Council member Wagner concurs with having flagpoles at Athletic complexes. poi # AEI sr MATURE