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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 14.2001 Page 3 COMMISSIONER REITSMA MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION SUPPORT THE USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT AND EMPLOYEES TO CONSTRUCT THE BMX TRACK, AND FOR THE CITY PROVIDE THE TRASH DUMPSTER AND PORTABLE TOILETS FOR THE SITE. COMMISSIONER HUBERTY SECONDED THE MOTION. Commissioner Dana Anderson asked Michele Bergh if other sport associations paid a fee for the portable toilets. Ms. Bergh indicated that $2.00 of each participant's fee goes toward these facilities. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Commissioner Peterson stated that the Park and Recreation Commission previously recommended the expenditure of $2,000 for a well at the BMX site, and he felt it was appropriate to recommend the additional $1 ,000 which is needed. COMMISSIONER PETERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE USE OF CITY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 FOR AN IRRIGATION WELL AT THE BMX SITE. COMMISSIONER REITSMA SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 9.A.2. Crop Walk Louise Johnson, Crop Walk Chair, explained that they plan to use Woodland Trails Park parking lot for participants to start the two-mile walk on Sunday, April 29th, in the afternoon. She anticipates approximately 300 people. Commissioner Huberty asked if the group has made a reservation for the park. Chair Kuester explained that Ms. Johnson would need to contact the Area Recreation office for park reservations. Commissioner Dave Anderson asked that the organizers remove and signs, benches, or rest areas that they install. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST TO CONDUCT THE 2001 CROP WALK IN WOODLAND TRAILS PARK WITH THE CONDITION THAT THE GROUP FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE FOR MAKING A RESERVATION WITH AREA RECREATION. COMMISSIONER DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 9.C.1. Ga9ne Park Security Commissioner Dave Anderson presented his proposal to limit access of snowmobiles and 4-wheelers in Gagne Park. COMMISSIONER REISTMA MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY PROCEED WITH IMPLEMENTING A PLAN FOR SECURITY MEASURES AT GAGNE PARK, WHICH INCLUDES STAFF RESEARCHING TYPES OF FENCING, COSTS, ETC. AND THAT STAFF USE THEIR BEST JUDGMENT TO SECURE THE PARK. COMMISSIONER PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. Commissioner Dana Anderson stated that he feels it is a matter of marking the area as City property and educating the trespassers.