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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes January 14, 2004 Page 3 9.C.1. Royal Valley Park Update Director of Planning, Michele McPherson reviewed the written proposal for maintenance of the prairie planting and native deciduous planting of Hazelnut, Gray Dogwood, Common Chokecheny, and White Oak, not to exceed $1000 at Royal Valley Park. Bryan Adams, General Manager Elk River Utilities was present. Commissioner Peterson asked Mr. Adams if the Utilities Commission was agreeable to the recommendation presented. Mr. Adams stated that the Utilities Commission had no issue with paying for the tree plantings. The Commission does not feel they should have to do the maintenance of the park and feel they have done their share to fix the problem. Commissioner Anderson stated that he could do the 2006 Spring bum with volunteers and that would reduce the proposal by $675 bringing the total to $3,050. The Commission decided that they will have a couple of commissioners attend the Utilities Commission meeting in February and Michele McPherson will put together a memo to have Commissioner Peterson to sign to explain the position of the Commission. Commissioner Anderson shared that the neighbor has requested that he be able to install an electric fence to allow his cattle to continue to graze outside of the planted area. The Commission felt that the fence would not work and that the cows should remain out of the park. 9.C.2. 2000-03 CIP Proiect Status Report Director of Planning, Michele McPherson reviewed the memo on the Park Project Status Report. Ms. McPherson asked if the Commission had any questions on the information presented. The Commission had no comments. 9.C.3. 2004 CIP Proiect Discussion Director of Planning, Michele McPherson reviewed the 2004 CIP Budget. She stated that 2004 is a transitional year with the mid-year hiring of the Park and Recreation Director, and staff is suggesting a scaled-down 2004 Capital Improvements Budget, with fewer projects, all of which would be contracted out. The Commission discussed the 2004 CIP budget, the skate park and the need to get bids for the equipment. The Commission discussed adding $500 to the purchase of doggie bag pet waste bag dispensers for related trash cans. The Commission also discussed adding a project for the design and construction of a trail in Big Tooth Park in the amount of $7,000 which brought the total 2004 CIP Budget to $225,000. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JACKETT TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 2004 CIP BUDGET WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: 1. ADD AN ADDITIONAL $500 TO THE PURCHASE OF DOGGIE BAG PET WASTE BAG DISPENSERS; AND,