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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes July 11, 2001 Page 2 . 560 years, and also due to the fact that the Lamm's wanted this beautiful piece of land kept in its natural state. Mr. Hinkle encouraged the Commission to do what they can to prevent the proposed east-west corridor from bisecting the park. 6. Hearings/Neighborhood Discussions Mr. Larry N arikawa and Ms. Victoria Holbert spoke on behalf of the residents in Greenhead Acres 2nd Addition who have petitioned to establish a second trail access to the Railroad Trail which would be located on the south end of Watson Street and 206th Avenue NW. The residents have stated that they would be willing to construct and maintain the trail. They have also requested that the city either pave the short run of the trail or cover the trail with class 5 to help in preventing erosion and to minimize the upkeep of the trail. The Commissioners felt it would be difficult to justify a second access to the trail but that perhaps Phil Hals, Street Superintendent, could take a look at the proposed area to be modified. Commissioner Dave Anderson expressed his concern that erosion would occur. Ms. McPherson suggested that staff meet with the residents and that the site be videotaped for discussion at a future meeting. She noted that if the Commissioners chose to recommend approval of the access, design work would need to be done which would include appropriate erosion controls. 7. Area Recreation Update . Director of Planning Michele McPherson presented the update for Michele Bergh. She report that enrollment is up from last year and that there are over 2,000 participants registered this summer. The Pee Wee Golf program (which is new this year) is going very well. Ms. Bergh has been working with staff to prepare for the upcoming move to Lions Park. The fall brochure is due out at the end of August, and they are planning to add programs geared toward stay-at-home parents and in-home daycares. Ms. Bergh will be in attendance at the July 16th Community Recreation board meeting to discuss the JP A transition phase and will also be in attendance at the Commission's August meeting to discuss the changes in the Community Recreation Program. 8. Park Development Progress Report Mr. Leeseberg presented for Mr. Bye. Mr. Leeseberg presented updated photos of the Trott Brook Farm Park and Riverplace Park, showing the construction and landscaping well underway. The installation for the playgrounds will start Monday, July 16th. Restoration work on the Trott Brook barn is to begin near the end of July or early August. Several street sign designs for the parks were presented. Also discussed was size, shape, color, material and cost. The cost for a sign using man-made materials would cost approximately $200-$300 for a 2' x 3' sign. The majority preferred the tan/dark brown metal sign with the oval top, and this recommendation will be given to Phil Hals. The Commissioners felt a larger scale sign would be appropriate in the Orono, Woodland Trails and Lions Parks. 9.A.1. Andrew Fox - Gagne Park Prairie Restoration . Mr. Fox is a member of Boy Scout Troup 111 and presented an Eagle Scout project for his Eagle Scout badge. He proposed planting 700 natural prairie plants (7 species) in a ten-acre