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City Council Minutes <br />May 6, 2019 <br />Page 10 <br />Mr. DeBruyn stated it was not about Spectrum High School. They currently have the <br />property available. He feels it's an unmet need to have a lighted, boarded rink on the <br />east side of Highway 169. He wishes to utilize the space for the community by <br />providing the lighting and warming house, space that is there but not used in the <br />winter. <br />Councilmember Westgaard said it was a gracious offer by Spectrum but he wonders <br />if there is a community outcry for a lighted, boarded ice rink east of Highway 169. It <br />is not near any neighborhoods and not easy for children to walk to. The Parks and <br />Recreation Commission has had budget constraints since 2008 and he is surprised to <br />hear this is a priority of the commission. <br />Mayor Dietz asked that the item return to the Parks and Recreation Commission so <br />they could review the numbers. If the Commission decides it is a priority, the council <br />can revisit it. <br />Mr. DeBruyn stated the desire of Spectrum was to work with the community <br />whether now or in the future. They are looking for ways to partner with the city. <br />Mayor Dietz asked Mr. Hecker if the item could be added to the Parks and <br />Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for May 8, 2019. <br />10.4 Rivers Edge Commons Park Dock <br />Mr. Hecker presented the staff report. <br />Shannon Tatro, resident, was in attendance. <br />Mayor Deitz asked if the docks would be taken out in the winter. <br />Mr. Tatro said the docks should be taken out in the winter, however, his dock, which <br />is also the EZ Dock system, has weathered an ice dam when left in over the winter <br />with little damage. <br />Mayor Dietz asked about storage of the dock during the winter. <br />Mr. Femrite responded that maintenance will visit Anoka to watch how they install <br />their dock. An option could be to float the dock pieces to Babcock Memorial Park <br />and haul on a trailer. The pieces are plastic and therefore are easier to move. <br />Mr. Femrite stated the reason he was bringing the item to the council was to show <br />the additional work staff has been doing with the help of residents Shannon Tatro <br />and Randy Tesdahl. Once the total cost is determined they can begin seeking grant <br />opportunities for the ADA portion. <br />Mayor Dietz asked how much the ADA portion of the dock plan would cost. <br />NATURE <br />