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Park & Recreation Minutes August 12, 1998 Page 5 e layout of the track. Ms. Foster requested that the BMX Committee be placed on the September Park & Recreation Commission agenda for a formal presentation. 10. Area Recreation Uodate - Jeff Asfahl Jeff encouraged the Commissioners to attend the August 3151 workshop for Community Ed, Community Rec and Early Childhood Ed. Jeff noted that several events have been scheduled for weekends at Youthbound, including some Friday night activities after the football games. He indicated there are some church groups with "after football game" activities, so they will try to avoid scheduling on those nights. 11. Discussion: Park & Recreation Commission Member Aooointment to Ice Arena Commission It was the consensus of the Commissioners to support having a member serve on the ice arena commission, and that the Park & Recreation Commission representative appointed to the Ice Arena Commission would be exempt from the Planning Commission and City Council meeting attendance schedule. A new calendar will be prepared and distributed to the Commissioners in the September packet. e COMMISSIONER ANDERSON MOVED TO SUPPORT HAVING A PARK & RECREATION COMMISSIONER SERVE ON THE ICE ARENA COMMISSION, AND ALSO TO RECOMMEND CHAIR ANDERSON BE APPOINTED TO THE ICE ARENA COMMISSION. COMMISSIONER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 12. Discussion: Bond Referendum/Pool Uodate Pat Klaers reviewed his memo to the Commissioners on this issue dated August 12, 1998. He indicated that information is needed regarding whether or not the Gary Street site will work in order to determine costs. It is likely that a diving well will not be included in the pool complex because of the cost. Pat noted that a video will be prepared for broadcasting on the local cable network to provide information regarding the referendum. A unanimous decision was made to continue the Park & Rec meeting until August 181h to discuss strategy for the referendum. The meeting will be held at the Cretex at the corner of Main Street and Lowell Avenue at 6:30 p.m. 13.a. State Grant for Railroad Traillmorovement Phil Hals reported that the city has received notice of approval for a grant application in the amount of $49,000 to pave the trail from County Road 33 south through the Oak Knoll Complex. The city must match the amount and all work must be done by contractors and completed by April 15, 2000. 14. Other Business e a. Trott Brook Recommendation - Commissioner Kuester updated the Commission on the 7/28/98 Planning Commission meeting.