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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes November 13, 2002 Page 2 Commissioner Jackett will attend the November 25,2003 Planning Commission Meeting. 5. Open Mike No one appeared for this item. 6. Neighborhood Meetings/Discussions: None 7. Park Development Progress Report Mr. Bye noted that they are still working on the lights at Lions Park. He also stated that the department has begun working on prepping the winter equipment. Mr. Bye also stated that the department has been working on prepping the outdoor skating areas for the winter season and was looking for feedback about the rinks and if they should place the hockey boards at both Handke Stadium and Lions Park. He stated that with the department short several people, it would be difficult to keep the boards free from snow. Staff would prefer not to install the boards this year. The Commission discussed having two sets of hockey boards, a set at Handke Stadium and Lions Park. The commission also stated they would like to have rink atten.dance at both. places and that the attendants hired would help with the snow removal from the rinks and the hockey boards. Commissioner Anderson asked Mr. Bye and Mr. Hals if it would be possible to flood a larger area at Handke Stadium. Mr. Hals stated that they are able to flood a larger area like they did last year and add a barrier with snow so that the sleds don't end up going onto the rinks when sliding down the hill. Commissioner Anderson stated that it was important for the City to fund the warming house attendants, especially in light of the community effort and support of the Handke restoration project. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER TO REQUEST FROM CITY COUNCIL FUNDING TO HAVE HOCKEY BOARDS AND RINK ATTENDANTS BOTH AT LIONS PARK CENTER AND HANDKE STADIUM AND TO MAXIMIZE THE RINK AT THE STADIUM. MOTION CARRIED 7-0 Commissioner Peterson requested to know about all the volunteers in the park so that they can be recognized. 8. City Recreation Update Michele Bergh reported that the Recreation Department has a new promotion for referrals and new residents. Ms: Bergh also stated that Family Fright Night was a huge success with 570 participants and over 100 volunteers. Sherburne County STS came out on the following Monday to do some of the final clean up of Woodland Trails. Ms. Bergh also shared that the Januaty-February Program Guide went to the printer and that the next big event is Cabin Fever at the end of January 2004.