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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 8, 2000 Page 5 . Commissioner Reitsma felt that costs would be much more than they anticipate. He asked if the developer of Trott Brook Farms has been contacted with this proposal. After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Commissioners that staff obtain price estimates for moving the barn, constructing a fieldstone or other compatible foundation, and to contact the Trott Brook Farms developer to see how he felt about moving the barn to the Trott Brook Farms Park to be used as a shelter. This issue will be discussed at the April 12th Park and Recreation Commission meeting. 9.C.3. Discuss Gaane Park Volunteer Appreciation Event Michele McPherson stated that staff and the Commissioners would meet at the end of Waco Street at 3:00 on March 31, 2000, to walk the Gagne Park site to see what needs to be done. Commissioner Westrum, Huberty and Reitsma felt they would be able to participate. The Volunteer Appreciation event will be held Sunday, May 7, 2000, from Noon to 4:00 p.m. 9.CA. Drinkina Fountains . Phil Hals explained that staff has put together the necessary materials to install drinking fountains at Orono Park and the softball complex. He requested that the Commission recommend the purchase of a drinking fountain for the ERY AC site. COMMISSIONER WESTRUM MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE EXPENDITURE OF $2,000 FOR A DRINKING FOUNTAIN AT ERYAC. COMMISSIONER REITSMA SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9.C.5. Discuss Huntina Restrictions Michele McPherson explained that the Commission is asked to consider and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding allowing bow hunting within the city limits. She stated that bow hunting has been allowed on Kliever's Marsh in the past, and numerous requests have been received to hunt in the Pintail Ponds area north of County Road # 12. The Police Chief has suggested that if bow hunting is expanded, that it be by permit only which would require registering with the City and written permission from the landowner prior to allowing bow hunting to commence. Ms. McPherson stated that two city staff members who are bow hunters would be present at a future meeting to explain bow hunting to the Commission. Commissioner Westrum asked if other areas would be considered to allow bow hunting. Ms. McPherson stated that the Commission is asked to consider other areas where there is a large concentration of deer, such as Woodlands, Hillside, Deerfield 2nd and Gagne Parks. The Commission should also discuss designating a special time period for bow hunting to be allowed. .