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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes September 9. 1998 Page 5 e Commissioner Kuester questioned Item #7 regarding historic value. He felt a body should be identified to make this type of determination, not a developer alone, or the city alone. Commissioner Kuester also stated that he felt an inventory of the historical resources is needed. Steve Wensman indicated Steve Rohlf is working on this issue with the County Historical Society. Chair Anderson stated that the Commission will continue to identify trail corridors and regional parks when reviewing open space developments on a case-by- case basis. Commissioner Kuester felt the proposed ordinance provides some incentives for developers by allowing increased density, while preserving areas that would not have otherwise been preserved. 10. Area Recreation Uodate - Jeff Asfahl Jeff Asfahl reviewed his update report to the Commission dated September 9, 1998. He noted that he would like input from the Commissioners regarding offering a sleigh ride for families on the trails at Woodland Trails this winter. The Park & Recreation Commission expressed support for the concept. A suggestion was made that a warm up gathering after the ride could be coordinated with the country club, serving hot chocolate or cider. Jeff indicated that a date will be scheduled in late January or early February. Commissioner Anderson indicated it should not be a problem to groom the trails by the morning after the event. e Jeff Ashfahl questioned if the cross country skiers are planning a race this year. Commissioner Anderson stated the group is planning a race and should be contacting Jeff soon. 11. Bond Referendum/Pool Uodate City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that representatives of the Park & Rec Commission and City Council met on September 2nd to receive the report presented by Dave Burbach of Burbach Aquatics for the pool proposal. Pat expressed concern that the dollar amount in the report was much higher than anticipated ($2.834 million. rather than under $2 million). Also, he was concerned that the projected usage numbers may be too conservative and the pool will be at capacity soon after opening. Pat indicated the Councilmembers were in agreement that the public should be presented a quality pool and if the residents want it, they will vote for it. He stated that the total for the pool and outdoor recreation will now be $3.95 million. The bond consultant is working on the wording for question to be placed on the ballot November 3rd. and the Council will consider the question on September 14th. Pat Klaers indicated the 3-dimensional rendering and copies of the pool have been ordered and will be placed in high visibility locations such as Target, Cub and Co borns, with the property owner's approval. Public informational meetings have tentatively been scheduled for Tuesday. October 6th, and Monday, October 26th. e