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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes June 10, 1998 Page 5 e It was the consensus of the Park and Recreation Commissioners to support Concept A. citing that ballfields could be added if development to the east occurs. Concept plans will be reviewed for Lafayette Woods, Hillside Park, and the Mississippi Oaks 2nd small green space park at the July 8 meeting. Also, residents near the Deerfield 2nd park will be invited to the July 8 meeting. 8. Park Bond Referendum and Survey Results - Discussion Members of the Commission discussed the results of the Decision Resources survey. Chair Anderson indicated Decision Resources feels there is a less than 50 percent chance a second referendum will pass without a pool and slightly more than a 50 percent chance of passage with a pool. Decision Resources has also recommended a cap of $2.2 million. Discussion followed regarding including a pool at $1 million with the remainder of the park bond going towards park and trail improvements. The Commissioners discussed whether or not to move forward with a park bond referendum for the November general election, if a pool should be included in the package, and at what cost. The Commissioners reviewed the list of park improvements proposed to be financed by passage of the original referendum and made cuts in various line items. e A pool committee will be formed to research types and costs of pools. Phil Hals will arrange presentations by several pool companies. Kathy Warneke expressed her support for including a pool in the proposal. She felt some revenue could be generated from swim lessons at the proposed pool without affecting the program at Vanden Berge. She explained that their current swim lesson program fills up so quickly, they have to turn people away. 9. Area Recreation Update Chair Anderson indicated Jeff Asfahl was not present due to the recent birth of his daughter. He asked the Commissioners to consider whether or not Jeff should pursue a second grant application for the skatepark and another for the concession building at the Elk River Youth Athletic Complex. COMMISSIONER HUBERTY MOVED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY RECREATION DIRECTOR JEFF ASFAHL SUBMITTING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING OF THE SKATEPARK AND CONCESSION BUILDING AT THE ERYAC. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 10. ERY AC Plans for Full Development e Commissioner Anderson indicated he met with the Baseball Board regarding a concession building at the Elk River Youth Athletic Complex. Phil Hals and Commissioner Anderson will be meeting with an architect who will draft plans for a concession/maintenance/restroom facility. Commissioner Anderson indicated that Tom Cruz has offers for donation of materials, but will not know what materials are needed until building plans are available.