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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 12, 2003 Page 3 e Doug Rogers, 19441 Lander Street NW asked if there were any plans to dredge the park and provide more open water. He also suggested that as opposed to a floating boardwalk system, use a series of earthen damns or land bridges to cross the wetland area. Ms. McPherson stated that the cost in wetland mitigation may be equal to the cost of purchasing floating boardwalks. Any wetland area that is filled is required to be mitigated at a 2-1 ratio under the State Wetland Conservation Act. Seeing no further public, Chair Peterson closed the public input. Commissioner Kuester stated that a floating boardwalk would connect the user more closely to the water and wetland area. Commissioner Anderson stated that he felt that it was important to provide a substantial play structure at the north end of the park even if additional fill and retaining walls were needed to provide a larger space for the playground area. 7. Park Development Progress Report Presented by Phil Hals e Mr. Hals stated that over the last month, staff has been working to renovate the parkway lights for use at Lions Park. The lights were modified from a two light pole to having a single light on the top of the pole. The lights were also rewired. He stated that picnic tables are under construction. These will replace the existing tables at Lions Park Center. The new picnic tables are constructed out of recycled plastic and square tubing. Mr. Hals stated that the YAC concession stand will be constructed this year. They uncovered the site in preparation for excavating the foundation and there is no problem with frost so the excavation can occur as soon as the contractor is ready to begin footings. Mr. Hals stated that ice at the rinks was maintained until mid February. 8. Gty Recreation Update Recreation Manager Michele Bergh provided an update to the Commission from the Recreation Department. Her update included a review of ice skating at Handke and Lions Park, fitness instructor training, first aid/CPR certification, Girl Power, use of Lions Park Center, and Boys and Girls Oub programming. Ms. Bergh stated that the Lions provided a $500 donation to help with the summer Entertainment in the Park program and that Crow River Rental will be a sponsor for some of the programs, and as a result have reduced their rental rates to the Recreation Department. The summer brochure has been sent to the printer and will be distributed in early April. e