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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes January 8, 2003 Page 3 e 9.A. Community Events 9A.1. Consider Resignations of Commissioners DeWall and Sladek Commissioners DeWall and Sladek have submitted their resignations to the Park and Recreation Commission. Both Commissioners feel the need to resign due to time commitments with family and business. Staff recommends that the Commission accept both resignations with regrets and recommend the same to the City Council. COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATIONS OF COMMISSIONER DEWALL AND COMMISSIONER SLADEK WITH REGRETS AND RECOMMEND THE SAME TO THE CITY COUNCIL. COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORK SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 9A.2. Consider Update on Hillside Park by BLAST Bob Mueller from BLAST was in attendance to provide the Commission with an update on Hillside City Park. Mr. Mueller stated that he is very impressed with how well the trails have held up. He stated that many people use the trails, both from Elk River and from other communities. Mr. Mueller stated that during the summer months there are about 30 cars in the parking lot at any given time. e Mr. Mueller suggested that a user fee be set for non Elk River residents. He believes that a small yearly fee be charged which would cover the cost for maintaining the trails and for trail! park improvements. He suggested that Elk River residents be given a seasonal pass free of charge. Mr. Mueller believes that volunteers that come from other communities to help with the trails should also be rewarded with free seasonal passes. Michele McPherson suggested that this issue be brought to the Park and Recreation Sub-Committee to discuss. Mr. Mueller stated that he would like to see something implemented before this year's riding season, which normally begins on May 1. Ms. McPherson stated that she wasn't sure if fees could be set and implemented this year, but possibly donations could be taken for the 2003 season and fees implemented for the 2004 season. Mr. Mueller would like to hold clinics with the Recreation Department once or twice a year to show people about the sport and the basics of riding. Mr. Mueller also stated that BLAST would like to hold larger events in May and September as they have done in previous years. He will be in contact with Michele Bergh to coordinate these events. 9.B. Land Use Cases: None 9.C. Park/Trail Development Issues: Consider 2003 CIP Budget Items e Director of Planning Michele McPherson reviewed the 2003 Capital Improvements Budget with the Commission. Ms. McPherson stated that revenues in 2002 totaled $516,429 compared to the estimated $244,145. Expenditures totaled $340,922, compared to the proposed $233,950. The preliminatyyear-end 2002 balance is $951,261. Staff is recommending a trimmed down plan for 2003. Ms. McPherson stated that 2003 will be a "clean up" year. This will be a chance to go back to the parks worked on in the last three years and finish them up. Baldwin, Barrington, Joplin, Mississippi Oaks, Fresno, and Riverplace are the main parks in which work needs to be completed.