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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes October 9, 2002 Page 4 e Item #1 - Should be clarified so that neighbors may flood a rink on a paved surface without city approval as long as they follow the entire policy. If they would like to have a rink on a non-paved surface, city approval must be obtained prior to any flooding. Item #5 - The Commission would like the neighborhood to be responsible for the flooding of the rinks but with the condition that the City would help with flooding if needed as long as there is a ftre hydrant nearby. COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORK SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 9.C.3. Results of Snowmobile Information Meeting/Council Recommendation Ms. McPherson stated that an informational meeting on the proposed snowmobile and A TV ordinance changes was held on September 24, 2002 and was well attended by the public. The public submitted comments that can be summarized as follows: e Allow snowmobiling on private property regardless of lot size. Allow snowmobiling on County Road 1 from Highway 10 to County Road 33. Allow snowmobiling within the curb lines of city streets so that a resident living four blocks from the trailhead does not need to trailer their sled. Focus more on enforcement and ticketing those who violate the rules. Staff is recommending that the Commission reaffirm their original decision to recommend Council approval of Option 2 of the snowmobile map. COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORK MOVED TO RECOMMEND CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF OPTION 2 OF THE SNOWMOBILE MAP WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: Option 2 should reflect that it is okay for snowmobilers to access the trails through the no-snowmobiling zone on County Road 33. The snowmobile map should be changed to be identical to the A TV map. COMMISSIONER BRIGGS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-1. CHAIR PETERSON VOTED AGAINST. 9.CA. Lions Park Master Plan e Ms. McPherson stated that since City Recreation has been occupying Lions Park Center, a number of observations have been made by staff regarding potential park improvements. Lions Club member Jim Mulroy has also expressed a desire to construct a skate park in Lions Park. Staff agrees with Mr. Mulroy that Lions Park would be an appropriate place for a skate park as skateboarders and rollerbladers already use the handrails and steps as obstacles. Staff has identified the following needs for the park: expanded parking for large events, gentler slopes on the water body for safety reasons, fishing opportunities, trail replacement, and a filtered water play opportunity.