3.1. PRSR 11-09-2016 - Laserfiche WebLink

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a Parks&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 4 October 12,2016 Moved by Commissioner Kallemeyn and seconded by Commissioner Holmgren to accept staff recommendation with the commissions suggested changes to recommend to City Council to approve the 2017 Park Improvement Fund. Motion carried 6-0. 8. Discussion Items 8.1 Trott Brook Park Lights Mr. Hecker presented his staff report. Sharing that it is estimated to cost$8,500 to install street lights along the trail, map shows the locations recommended. Staff is not recommending any action at this time warranted to the lack of police calls. Council member Wagner asked if lights were installed would they be on a timer and what would the area residents say to having these lights on in their back yard. Mr. Hecker stated the resident requesting them would like motion activated lights. Staff looked at lighting that would be on all the time. Mr. Sevcik shared that the lights on the basketball court are turned on with a button while being used. Commissioner Ahlness and Kallemeyn stated that the lights should go on the back burner and continue to monitor the situation with the police. Council member Wagner asked if staff could help resident work with or connect with utilities to get a spotlight to light up the path near her home. 8.2 Volunteer Project Request Chair Anderson shared that the Bailey family approached him about doing a family volunteer project next summer as a part of their 100 year celebration. He suggested that they could purchase and plant native flowers on the east side of the entrance drive. Mr. Hecker passed out the Busting Buckthorn event held at Bailey Point Nature Preserve flyer. 8.3 Park Supervision/Crime Reporting Chair Anderson would like to discuss the Park Ranger Volunteer position. There P o i 1 a E / IT NATURE