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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes December 10,2003 Page 2 6. Neighborhood Meetings/Discussions: None 7. Park Development Progress Report Mr. Bye noted that the lights on the trail and aronnd the parking lot at Lions Park Center have been completed. Utilities need to come out and finish one light up on the sliding hill and finish adjusting the holiday lights. Mr. Bye also stated they will begin flooding the Handke Pit and Lions Park when the weather gets cold enough. Mr. Bye also shared that they have been working in Big Tooth Ridge Park cutting down between 40- 50 dead trees and 6 live trees that were rotted. It has taken 2-3 days to cut down and clear all the trees. They also cleared behind Beaudrys and need to clean the narrow area up by Tipton. 8. Gty Recreation Update Michele Bergh reported that the schedule for the ice rink attendants has been completed and that all the shifts have been covered. The rinks are scheduled to begin the week of winter break depending on the weather. Ms. Bergh also stated that the Cabin Fever schedule is being finalized and that the January-February Program Guide has been sent out. The department is currently working on the March-April Program Guide that will cover some of the surmner programs such as Lions Den and T- Ball. Ms. Bergh reported that the Facilities Subcommittee met and worked on formalizing a mission statement for the Recreation Department and recommended the following to the comnnsslon: "To provide year ronnd recreation opportnnities to enhance the lives of all members of the community." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER NYSTROM, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORK TO RECOMMEND THAT THE MISSION STATEMENT BE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Ms. Bergh reported the Facilities Subcommittee discussed a policy for the types of programs offered by the Recreation Department. The Recreation Department will strive to provide programs that meet two or more of the following criteria: 1. CDmmunity and! or Partnership Building Opportnnities 2. Public Safety 3. Promotion of Gty Facilities 4. "Feeder" Programs 5. Programs that Promote Activity and Overall Wellness MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORK TO ACCEPT THE POllCY AS WRITTEN AND TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE SAME. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Ms. Bergh reported that the Facilities Subcommittee discussed the Non-Resident Fee Structure for the Recreation Department. Ms. Bergh shared the three options discussed. Recreation Department Staff recommends Option eto have no non-resident fees and continue to have residents register one week before all others.