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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes September 12, 2001 Page 2 6. Hearings/Neighborhood Discussions - None 7. Area Recreation Update Michele Bergh stated that the summer program had over 2,000 registrations. 400 fall registrations have been received and several new adult, toddler, and preschool programs have been added. Staff has been busy with the transition from Community Recreation to City of Elk River management of the recreation program. She stated that there are some assets that need to be divided. Staff will be working with a consultant to design their own brochures which will be published 6 times a year. These brochures will be delivered every- other-month opposite the months the "Current" is delivered to residents. Commissioner Peterson arrived at this time (7:07 p.m.) Commissioner Huberty asked when they expect to move into their new offices at the Lions Park shelter expansion. Ms. Bergh stated that they are planning to move at the end of this year. Chair Kuester asked what kind of assets the department had to divide. Ms. Bergh stated that the items do not have a great deal of value and mainly consist of office furniture, desks, computers, etc. which they have had for some time. 8. Park Development Progress Report Terry Bye reported that the plant sale generated $700 to be used for purchasing new plants next year. Staff has been busy reseeding, fertilizing and doing general fall work. Interior work will begin soon on the Devine Barn. W oodchips have been delivered to Riverplace Park. A photo of the improvements at Barrington Place Park was shown. Mr. Bye explained staff's proposal to create a "mini" BMX track in Riverplace Park. He noted that it would not take a significant amount of work to create the track and if it was not successful, it could easily be graded and seeded. The Commissioners were in agreement that the mini BMX track was a good idea and encouraged staff to begin work on it. Chair Kuester asked if the Barrington Place Park was used more now with the improvements. Mr. Bye stated that it appears to be used quite heavily, since the woodchips are scattered around significantly. Commissioner Dana Anderson asked if any work has started on the trail by Lafayette Woods. Mr. Bye stated that this project is on their "to do" list for next week. Park Planner Chris Leeseberg provided an update and photos of work being done on the Lions Park shelter addition. 9.A.I. Andrew Fox - Gagne Park Volunteer Proiect Andrew Fox reviewed his proposal to secure Gagne Park from the use of motorized vehicles as part of his Eagle Scout project previously presented to the Commission. He provided an outline describing problems at the park and proposed solutions, including fencing, gates, posts and placement of boulders. Discussion followed regarding the location, type, and quality of fencing and gates proposed by Mr. Fox.