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Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 4 September 9, 2020 ----------------------------- questions of. Carlson Emmerson, 181 Lane, Elk River and asked who came up with the new map and why has it changed. Mr. Hecker stated that the map will be updated. Council member Wagner clarified that Mr. Hecker will bring this item back to the commission along with inviting community members. 7.2 Park Improvement Fund 2021 Chair Williams asked what the thought process was for putting a basketball court in at Orono Park. Commissioner Anderson stated he did not know why it was recommended for Orono Park. Chair Williams suggested not doing the basketball court at Orono Park, taking the $30,000 and putting it into at Country Crossing to be more like the court at Lion John Weicht Park. Mr. Hecker shared his staff report, stating the three projects based off of $250,000 and looking for discussion of what to do for 2021. Also, would like to discuss the replacement of the playground near The Boys and Girls Club at Lion John Weicht Park in 2022. Commissioner Soltvedt shared he is more familiar with east side parks, and is concerned with lighting at the basketball court at Country Crossing and wondered how close are the homes to the court and if they would be affected by the lighting. Commissioner Anderson likes the idea of improving the basketball court but wondered if the courts get a lot of play. Likes the idea of doing more court in less areas. Commissioner Loidolt agreed with replacing Trott Brook tennis courts and asked if the home association is a part of improvements or expects city to improve the park and would like to know the plans for DAAC to protect people. Looking at fences, buildings, and safety. Commissioner Holmgren agree with the basketball court idea.