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Park&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 5 <br />April 10,2013 <br />Mayor Dietz wanted to clarify if it was the department's intentions to take away fields and <br />wondered if the use of Lions Park could be increased. <br />Mr. Hecker presented the Review Process staff would like to add to the Field Use Allocation <br />Policy. <br />Commissioner Hohngren stated the Review Process will be a good safety net. <br />MOVED BY COMMISSIONER SAGAN AND SECONDED BY <br />COMMISSIONER KALLEMEYN TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE FACILITY <br />USE ALLOCATION POLICY AND TO ADD THE REVIEW PROCESS TO THE <br />POLICY. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. <br />8.Discussion Items <br />8.A. Bailey Point Naming <br />Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker shared that with the Parks &Facilities <br />Naming Policy it states there must be a 10 day Public Notice posted in the local paper. This <br />will be completed for the May Parks and Recreation meeting when possible names for the <br />property will be discussed. <br />Commissioner Anderson shared that he assumed it would be named Bailey Point. <br />Neighbors of the park property shared they feel strongly about naming Bailey Point. <br />Commissioner Niziolek stated he was uncomfortable about the process because in the past <br />when the City acquired new park property names of the former owners were not used or <br />even considered. <br />Commissioner Ahlness stated that the Parks &Facilities Naming Policy states that anyone <br />can submit a request for renaming of a park,recreational area or facility. <br />Commissioner Kallemeyn stated that the policy should be followed and the 10 day notice be <br />submitted to the paper for the May meeting. <br />8.B. Skate Park Discussion <br />Planner/Park Planner, Chris Leeseberg shared that staff had met with the members of the <br />Skate Park Committee to discuss locations of the skate park and the members have no issues <br />with the park being move to another location. Many feel it would actually be better to have <br />it moved to a new location. An area of about an acre is needed and asked commissioners for <br />their thoughts and ideas regarding a new location. Orono Park had been discussed in the <br />past and there is concern with this location in reference to the new destination playground. <br />Successful parks have two common qualities associated with them; one is ease of access and <br />tow,high visibility.