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Parks&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2 June 10,2015 • 5.2 Houlton Farm Property Renaming Recommendation Mr. Hecker presented his staff report. Elk River resident, Eric Toth, 1023 Manor Place. Would like to see a plaque to recognize the farmers who farmed the land for the Houlton family. The Hastings family,Abraham family,David and Eric Toth and lastly Edson and Sherman Lane; to recognize the stewards who maintained and preserved the land to what it is today. Moved by Commissioner Sagan and seconded by Commissioner Kallemeyn to recommend to City Council to rename Houlton Farm to William H. Houlton Conservation Area. Motion carried 5-0,1 abstain. 5.3 Big Tooth Ridge Park Designation Mr. Hecker presented his staff report. Moved by Commissioner Kallemeyn and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to accept staff recommendation to incorporate and rename Big Tooth Ridge Park into the Woodland Trails Park including the additional property to the west of Great Northern Trail as discussed. Motion carried 6-0. • 6. Discussion Items - None 7. Parks and Recreation Director Report Mr. Hecker presented his staff report adding that Kristopher Paulseth has given his resignation and will be moving onto the City of St.Louis Park into Forestry. Commissioner Anderson stated that the deer herd reduction in the parks committee is discussing the feeding of deer is impacting the deer population. 8. Houlton Farm Planning Committee Update Commissioner Anderson shared there has not been a meeting since last commission meeting. Toured the property with the wildlife biologist who will be assisting in writing the biologist plan. 9. Announcements— None I 0. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting of the Elk River Parks and Recreation Commission at 8:26 p.m. • rail . 1 ME