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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes October 10, 2001 Page 3 will have the city colors and will stay somewhat consistent with the Elk River Current. It will include phone numbers, a directory on the side, telephone numbers to call for park reservations, etc., and also an index. Each program area will have a different header and will have its own section in the brochure for all programs at each center: Arena, Library, and Senior Center. The only comment made by staff was that the brochure should be structured with a three- column index as it is easier to read. The pee-wee sports, gymnastics and day time classes have been expanded this year for toddlers and preschoolers, and there has also been a new instructor added. The classes are expected to be expanding into Saturday mornings after the first of the year. Ms. Bergh also wanted feedback regarding the Boy's and Girl's Club Halloween hayride at Lion's Park. A vehicle is needed to pull the hayride through the park, utilizing the bituminous trails as a guide. The ride would last for approximately one hour. Normally there are no motorized vehicles allowed in the park, and she was requesting special permission to allow the hayride event to occur. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE AUTHORIZATION OF A MOTORIZED VEHICLE TO BE USED FOR THE PARTY AT THE BOY'S AND GIRL'S CLUB EVENT ON HALLOWEEN EVENING WITH THE REQUIREMENT THAT IT MEET THE PARK AND RECREATION STAFF REQUIREMENTS. COMMISSIONER BRIGGS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Ms. Bergh also inquired as to whether the $50 fee and $100 deposit would be adequate lieu of the fact that they will be using a motorized vehicle in the park, with the possibility that a motorized vehicle could due damage to the ground. The Commission felt that the set fees would be substantial enough with the understanding that the park be left in the condition it was before the hay ride. 8. Park Development Progress Report Terry Bye reported that many of the parks have been reseeded and some parks have had first-time seeding. Oak Savannah Park has been prepared and has been seeded and the wood chips are in, as well as the rock placement. Mr. Bye stated that at the Youth Athletic Complex the player benches have been taken out, as well as the concrete pads, in order to form the new pads for the player benches, and behind home plate. The BMX track at Riverside Park is finished and has been seeded. Mr. Bye proposed taking out one ice rink on Gary Street and moving it to Orono Lake and possibly adding a rink to Trott Brook Park. Lighting was discussed for both rinks, as well as water supply for Trott Brook rink. The proposed area for Orono Lake is the fishing pier and beach area. The consensus from the Commissioners was to implement a warming house at Lion's Park, one at Handke, and one at Orono with a backup for Gary Street, if need be.