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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes September 8, 1999 Page 3 . There was no general consensus of the Commissioners regarding the concept plan as presented, but that continued discussions would occur curing the Master Park & Trail Plan discussions. 5. Open Mike Virginia Barnier was present to request that the 40 acre park which was obtained by the City when the Meadowvale subdivision was developed, be named after her late husband, Barney. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to take the proposal under consideration at a future meeting. Commissioner Kuester stated he would bring up the suggestion to the City Council at their September 20th meeting and report back to the Commission. 9.A.2. Minnesota Biathlon Conditional Use Permit No. CU 99-31 Michele McPherson, Director of Planning, reviewed the Minnesota Biathlon's request for a conditional use permit to 14' x 20' warming house on Shiely property near the range trail. Photographs were provided to show the location. The Planning Commission reviewed the conditional use permit at their August 24th meeting and the City Council will review the request on September 20th. . Dave Madsen of the Minnesota Biathlon Club, stated that the photographs demonstrate that the site is heavily wooded and the proposed building will not be visible to railroad trail users, unless they walk down the range trail. Mr. Madsen stated that the building will have a wood exterior and a turf or sod roof, such as those traditionally used in Northern Europe and Scandinavia. Mr. Madsen stated that Andrew Pouliot will be working on the project for his Eagle Scout merit badge. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONCEPT FOR A STRUCTURE TO BE BUILT ON SHIELY PROPERTY BY THE MINNESOTA BIATHLON WHICH WILL BE USED AS A WARMING HOUSE. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 9.A.3. Golf Course/City Land & Easement Exchanqe Michele McPherson explained that construction of the improvements at Elk River Country club has begun. She noted that they will need to find an alternative site for the septic system. Construction progress will continue to be monitored by staff. 7. Area Recreation Update - Michele Bergh . Ms. Bergh stated that Community Recreation had a 26 percent increase from last year in program participation for the summer programs. The fall program is full. Ms. Bergh explained that Community Recreation is in the process of moving their offices to Emporium. Approximately 1/3 of Emporium space will be used for offices. New computers and software have been purchased and they are looking forward to using the new scheduling software for league scheduling.