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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes February 13,2002 Page 6 COMMISSIONER DA VEANDERSON MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO WORK UP A MATERIALS liST AND COST FOR PROVIDING SEEDliNGS TO THE HOMEOWNERS ABUTTING OAK SAVANNAH PARK WHO REQUEST IT. COMMISSIONER PETERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 8.D.2 Review 2002 Goals and Tasks as Identified at January 12 Meeting Michele McPherson asked the commission to review the wording of the goals and tasks. The commission reviewed the wording and agreed that it was acceptable. 8.D.3. Review Revised Draft. Park & Recreation Director Job Description The commission reviewed the draft job description for the park and recreation director. They made a few minor changes to the description but overall agreed that it was good. The commission agreed that the candidates must have a related Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years related experience. 8.DA Review/Discuss Park Development and Project Priorities Chair Kuester suggested that this item be assigned to a subcommittee and they can report to the entire commission at a later date. The subcommittee is comprised of Commissioner Dave Anderson, Commissioner Tim Sladek, and Commissioner Duane Peterson. 8.D.5 Orono Park Master Plan Michele McPherson informed the commission that one of the goals for 2002 is to review and revise the Orono Park/ Athletic Complex Master Plan and that staff is looking for a preliminary direction from the commission to proceed. This is taking place sooner than originally anticipated due to the upcoming construction of the new Public Safety Facility, which will cause the closure of Orono Road and Gary Street. Ms. McPherson asked that the commission take a month to think about anything that they would like to see added to the Orono Park Master Plan and bring those ideas to the March meeting. Ms. McPherson also informed the commission that the city administrator has asked that the commission make a determination of what to do with the former Minnesota Sports Federation (MSF) land. He would like the commission to make a policy recommendation to the council as to how the site should be used (open space, YMCA, community center). Ms. McPherson asked the commission to think about this as it will be discussed at the March meeting. 8.D.6 Special Meeting - March 2.2002. Landfill End Use Chair Kuester called a special meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission on Saturday, March 2, 2002, at the Elk River Landfill. The primary agenda for this meeting will be to discuss with representatives of the landfill the possible uses for the landfill once it has closed. 9. Information/Update items (No discussion or presentation unless requested)