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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes November 8, 2000 Page 2 . 10.A.1. Adam Martin Adam Martin, student at Elk River Senior High, was present to discuss an Eagle Scout project for a prairie burn and restoration project in Woodland Trails Park. He explained that he has started the seed picking and plans to start preparing the soil in March 2001. Commissioner Dana Anderson requested that Adam Martin prepare documentation of the project. Commissioner Dave Anderson suggested that a map could be provided, showing the location of the project, which is an area adjacent to the golf course driving range. He also suggested that he contact Mike Nizolek regarding storing the prairie seed over winter. Commissioner Dave Anderson noted that the spraying with "Roundup" would be done by a certified sprayer. He asked if a burn would be done in 2002, in order to continue the project. Mr. Martin stated that a burn was planned for 2002. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO SUPPORT THE EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT PROPOSED BY ADAM MARTIN FOR WOODLAND TRAILS PARK. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 6. Hearinas/Neiohborhood Discussions: None 7. Area Recreation Update . Michele Bergh provided an update on Area Recreation activities as follows: . The winter brochure has been distributed. . Due to the success of the "Wiggles and Giggles" summer activity, a similar program has been added for the winter. . Volleyball and Open Gym programs are already in operation. . Staff is working on some minor revisions to the Joint Powers Agreement. . The Fiscal Agent changeover is still in progress. . The Area Recreation/Community Education brochure has been changed to a "flip over" style. . Area Recreation staff attended the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association Conference and found the workshops to be very beneficial. Commissioner Dana Anderson asked what type of changes were being made in the Joint Powers Agreement. Ms. Bergh stated that a change will be made in the policy regarding notifying the members if a city wishes withdraw from the organization. She noted that the other changes are relatively minor. 8. Park Development Pro<;lress Report Phil Hals stated that park activities during the month of October have been relatively slow due to the weather. He noted that fill has been acquired for the BMX track site. . Mr. Hals stated that in checking prices of liner material for the Gary Street ice rinks site, he was quoted a price of $2,600 plus a 10% freight charge, bring the cost to approximately $1,500 each for the two rinks. He stated that an alternative would