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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes April 12, 2000 Page 4 7. Area Recreation Update . Michele Bergh stated that they are in the process of hiring a staff person for the Community Recreation office to replace Dan Fields. The two positions for Emporium have been filled. The summer program schedule has been completed but they are also working on adding a basketball camp and cheerleading camp. Ms. Bergh reviewed her report which was distributed to the Commissioners. She stated that there is interest in building equipment for the skate park. Ms. Bergh discussed field reservation policies. Discussion followed regarding the reservation criteria, specifically, requiring background checks on coaches. The Recreation Board will discuss this further, and Ms. Bergh will keep the Commission informed. 8. Park Development Proaress Phil Hals provided an update on park projects as follows: . 1 . Trees - Cedar trees have been planted in Country Crossings 1 Park as part of the Oak Savannah project. 19 red cedar and 10 spruce trees were moved from Windsor Park. Approximately 20 to 25 spruce trees will be moved from the Warden property to be placed in Orono, Lions, Country Crossings 3rd and Gagne Park. 2. Trash Containment - Trash containments have been built and placed in Orono Park. 3. Stump Grindina - Stumps were ground at Country Crossings 1, Lions and Orono Parks. 4. Handicap Access - Handicap accessible picnic tables were placed at Orono and Lions Parks. 5. Sians - Phil displayed signs that were made incorrectly by the sign company. The Commissioners were in agreement that they did not have a problem using the signs, and would leave it up to Phil to either keep the signs or have them remade. 6. Irriaation - Kuss Field irrigation is being completed. 7. Park Boundarv Si<;maae - Street/park department employees are working on Installing park boundary signs in the parks. 9.A.1. Ryan Waaner & Greaor Betz: Woodland Trails Park Ryan Wagner, 17611 North Diamond lake Road, Dayton, MN, and Gregor Betz, 8865018151 Avenue NW, Ramsey, MN, Elk River Senior High students, presented a proposal to construct a picnic area in Woodland Trails Park. Their proposal includes leveling and seeding the site, placing picnic tables and benches, planting trees and native grasses, and providing a few parking spaces. Mr. Betz explained that they will need help in moving dirt to level the picnic area, as there is a change in elevation from 3 feet to 7-8 feet from one side to the other. Class" is proposed for the parking stall surface, which consists of a crushed gray granite rock. . The students estimated they would need approximately $500 to complete the project.