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Park & Recreation Minutes October 14, 1998 Page 4 e 9.a. Bond Referendum/Pool Update Phil Hals distributed copies of the informational flyer for the referendum which will be available to the public. He noted that the Burbach video and the city's video will be broadcast on cable beginning next week. Commissioner Peterson indicated the two videos will be run at different times. Phil noted that 4 or 5 copies of the aquatic complex 3-D drawing will be displayed at various businesses. Commissioner Kuester arrived at this time (8:34 p.m.) It was the consensus to continue discussion of Item 9.a. after item 9.e. 9.b. Mountain Bikina Trails Update e Steve Wensman indicated he and Gary Sjoquist, Phil Hals, Dave Anderson and group of volunteers flagged the mountain bike trails south of the power line corridor around the dump site. He went out to the site on the 13th to do additional flagging and discovered some re-routing will be necessary, but felt that more than enough trail has been laid out for the Eagle Scout project to start. He will be meeting with Nick Peterson to show him where to begin the trail clearing. On October 24th Mr. Sjoquist's trail crew will be assisting Nick, as well as representatives from the mountain biking group. Steve indicated there will some bench cuts that will need to be made, but he felt most of the trails were on relatively flat ground. He stated that Gary Sjoquist met with Margo Foster of the BMX group the day the trails were laid out. She gave him the phone number of the NBL (National Bicycle League) to contact them directly to find out what their needs will be for the site. 9.c. Donation of Park Bench Steve Wensman explained a request has been received to donate a park bench to be placed in Woodland Trails, in remembrance of her parents. Discussion followed regarding type of material and style of bench that would be appropriate. Steve indicated he would check with other cities to see if they have bench memorials and where they are purchased from. Phil suggested that designs and costs of park benches be discussed at the November 11 th meeting. Commissioner Peterson suggested that a program be set up for the community to donate other types of park amenities such as shelters and play structures. 9.d. BMX Site Update e Steve Wensman indicated the BMX project is slowly moving forward. He felt that after having met with Gary Sjoquist, the BMX group has a better understanding of what they need to do. Jeff Asfahl did not expect the group would be ready to meet with the Commission until February or March. Jeff Asfahl and Steve Wensman will visit the Sf. Michael BMX facility in the near future.