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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes February 14,2001 Page 5 . Commissioner Dave Anderson asked if it would be possible to use the large room for a warming house. Mr. Weicht stated that he has discussed the idea with staff. Mr. Weicht stated that he feels that housings the Community Recreation offices at this location is an ideal use. Chair Kuester asked if the Lions Club would be keeping regular office hours at the facility. Mr. Weicht stated that they would likely have office staff working half days. Commissioner Huberty asked who would schedule use of the facility. Ms. Bergh explained that reservations would be made through Community Recreation in the same manner as they currently schedule park reservations. Commissioner Huberty asked how long she expects Community Recreation will be at the old Northbound Liquor Store site. Ms. Bergh explained that they have no idea when the property will sell and that since the Elk River Crossing site across the street is being completed, it is just a matter of time before their site is bought up for development. Commissioner Huberty asked if Ms. Bergh felt the proposed Lions Park facility will be large enough for them. Ms. Bergh stated that they would lose storage space, but that could be done off-site. She felt the office space would be large enough. Commissioner Reitsma stated that it would be convenient if the offices had a window facing the band shell to cut down on vandalism. Mr. Weicht stated that the office would have windows facing the band shell. . Ms. McPherson stated that groups reserving the Lions #5 shelter would still be able to access the bathrooms and kitchen. COMMISSIONER REITSMA MOVED TO SUPPORT THE LIONS PARK SHELTER EXPANSION AS PROPOSED. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 8. Park Develooment Proaress Reoort . Phil Hals reported on the following activities in the parks: 1. His crew has been able to maintain good ice on the ice rinks this year. 2. Phil presented a park logo design which was done by one of the mountain bikers who is a graphic designer. The design will be presented to the City's logo committee. He suggested that the design could some how incorporate the City logo and be used in the parks for signage. Mr. Hals stated that he would like to see uniform signage throughout the City's park system. He stated that he has some ideas for creating a focal point at the entrance to the parks which would include the name of the park and the address, and incorporate boulders and 6"x6" timbers. He noted that they would need to try to make it as vandal-proof as possible. He stated that he would bring this issue back to the Commission after he has gotten some feedback from the logo committee. 3. Mr. Has reviewed photos of a "wheel park" in which hockey, broomball, and other similar activities could be played. He also presented a photo of a skate park with a half-pipe. He stated that the Commission may wish to consider a location for these types of activities.