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City Council Minutes <br />July 1, 2019 <br />Page 6 <br />Mr. Williams stated he would prefer a separate fund setup that can only be used for <br />maintenance. <br />Mr. Benoit stated it can go into the Park Improvement Fund and still be tracked and <br />reported separately utilizing a special code. <br />Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember <br />Westgaard to adopt the Athletic Field Use Fees Policy as outlined in the staff <br />report. Motion carried 4-0. <br />8.4 Rivers Edge Commons Park Master Plan Update <br />Mr. Benoit presented Mr. Hecker's staff report. <br />Council questioned if downtown business owners were informed and able to provide <br />input on the plan amendment. <br />Mr. Benoit stated he was unsure but noted the Rivers Edge Association has been <br />involved with dock discussions. <br />Council suggested staff communicate this change to the businesses. <br />Councilmember Wagner suggested keeping the original site for the dock as an option <br />in the plan as a possible pier or observation deck. <br />Councilmember Westgaard stated the DNR may have issues with a permanent <br />structure in the floodway, which should probably be explored further. <br />Moved by Councilmember Christianson and seconded by Councilmember <br />Westgaard to amend the Rivers Edge Commons Park Master Plan as outlined <br />in the staff report. Motion carried 4-0. <br />8.5 Picnic Pavilion Standardized Designs <br />Mr. Benoit presented Mr. Hecker's staff report. The Woodland Trails Subcommittee <br />preferred a natural, earth toned roof over the pavilions. The Parks and Recreation <br />Commission voted 3-2, with two members absent, for the earth tone color. <br />Councilmember Wagner stated she prefers a red roof similar to the colors used at the <br />Rivers Edge Park in downtown. She discussed the importance of have consistent <br />brand standards with buildings and signage. She noted how the red roof downtown <br />stands out and people know it as Elk River. She stated the Council shouldn't break <br />its own standards right at the start of policy implementation. She stated the <br />Woodland Trails Park upgrades will be amazing and increase park usage. She stated <br />red is a color in nature and it won't take away from the beauty and nature of the <br />park. She noted the close vote with two members missing. <br />PII[EaEI aY <br />NATURE <br />