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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes October 13, 2004 Page 2 b. October 26, 2004 Planning Commission Meeting Commissioner Kuester will attend the October 26, 2004 Planning Commission Meeting. 5. Open Mike Debbie Chanthanuorvaong of 10648 184th Ave Elk River, MN 55330 shared her concerns about there being no trail to the Trott Brook park. Ms. Chanthanourvaong is concerned about children walking to the park with all the traffic. Ms. Chanthanourvaong also asked when the trail is planned to be completed and when they will be finishing the park with a baseball, soccer field and possibly a tennis court. Commission shared that they can look at a temporary solution for the trail for fall by mowing and removing the brush. 6. Recreation Manager's Report Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared with the Commission Recreation Manager's, Michele Bergh staff report. Mr. Maertz stated that online registration is going very well and that the office is no longer accepting phone in registrations. Mr. Maertz also stated that they reserved a total of 522 hours of use for city facilities. 7. Director's Report - Bill Maertz Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared with the Commission that he found that the city did use the approximately $30,000 RELEAF 2004 Grant for projects from private property owners. Mr. Maertz stated that he would like to see the approximately $30,000 RELEAF 2005 Grant go to managing hazardous trees. Commissioner Kuester shared that last year the Lafayette park site was a possible suppression site. Mr. Maertz stated that they planted flowers, added benches and hung up light pole banners to finish the landscaping at Lions Park Center. Mr. Maertz shared that they resurfaced and striped the basketball court, added curb and gutters, placed benches and planted trees out at Highlands West Park. Mr. Maertz shared information about the Metro Wildlife Corridors meeting for Sherburne County. Mr. Maertz stated that they would be working with the Tiller Corporation to establish a price for the Top of the World addition and apply for a 50% matching grant to buy property. Mr. Maertz stated that he would be meeting with the Sherburne County Planner on October 19,2004 to start looking at potential sites for a Sherburne County Regional Park.