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Parks&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2 <br /> July 8,2015 <br /> • to recommend to City Council to rename Big Tooth Ridge Park to Woodland <br /> Trails Park. Motion carried 6-0. <br /> 7. Discussion Items -American flags in the parks <br /> Mr. Hecker shared the idea of installing American flags and poles in a few parks. <br /> There would be a requirement to have lighting at the flag pole to keep it up <br /> overnight. Orono Park flag was taken down recently,because it doesn't follow Parks <br /> and Recreation mission statement. When flags go to half-mast it takes overtime for <br /> the staff to take care of that. <br /> Commissioner Holmgren asked if current flag poles are lighted. <br /> Mr. Hecker stated that the flag pole at Lion John Weicht Park does not have lighting. <br /> Commissioner Holmgren asked how we would pay for cost of electrical. <br /> Mr. Hecker stated that Elk River Utilities may donate to the project,however this <br /> would need to be pursued. <br /> Commissioner Niziolek stated he would like to see a solar powered electrical hook <br /> up for future flag poles and lighting. <br /> IllCommissioner Anderson asked if the American Legion will participate in getting <br /> these installed since they are the ones inquiring. <br /> Mr. Hecker does not know at this time. <br /> Commissioner Anderson shared that we need to take a careful look at adding more <br /> things,and to look at having flags available for when needed. There is no need to <br /> have a flag at Orono. <br /> Mr. Hecker stated that when the Orono Park Master Plan improvements are made a <br /> flag pole could be looked at adding to it. <br /> Commissioner Ahlness said the more places the better. <br /> Commissioner Kallemeyn shared that we need to be aware of the cost and get <br /> donations to help cover it. We need to understand size and cost, operational cost. <br /> Commissioner Anderson is not opposed to flag. <br /> Commissioner Nystrom,install flagpole and have flag on demand with user being <br /> responsible for raising and lowering flag. <br /> IIICouncil member Wagner concurs with having flagpoles at Athletic complexes. <br /> 0 ■ E 1 E 1 1 1 <br /> MANE <br />