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Elk River Park and Recreation Commission November 8, 1995 Page 2 Commissioner Madsen indicated his concerns regarding the outdoor rinks, located by the Elk River Ice Arena. Commissioner Madsen asked why the city can't take care of these two rinks since they are used by everyone. Commissioner Madsen is also concerned about the heavy snow removal. Phil Hals, Streets/Parks Superintendent stated these rinks are considered non-public use. Chair Anderson suggested the city cooperate with the School District for heavy snow removal on the rinks. Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent said the city does the flooding and snow plowing for Handke Stadium and Lion's Park and he will check with the City Administrator about plowing the rinks by the ice arena. . 5. Community Recreation Update-Jeff Asfahl Jeff Asfahl, Community Recreation Coordinator was not present for this item. 6. Discuss Cass Property Phil Hals, Streets/Parks Superintendent updated the commISSion on the Cass property project. Phil Hals handed out plans of the proposed Cass property . project. The 42 acres will be developed first and, as the Waste Water Treatment Plant uses up land for sludge disposal, more property will be used for athletic fields. By creating 14 single family lots on the property, the city will be able to fund the athletic fields without spending park & recreation monies. Commissioner Dana Anderson stated his concerns regarding the 42 acres. Phil Hals suggested that the city saturate the 42 acres with sludge first. Phil Hals stated he would like to see some input from youth athletic associations so the city can generate plans by February. This would allow for athletic fields to be constructed in 1996 and ready for use in 1997. . 6.1 Discussion on Railroad Trail Phil Hals, Street/Parks Superintendent has not spoken with Paul Paige, Hoisington, Koegler Group, Inc. regarding the conceptual plans on the railroad trail. Chair Anderson suggested if anyone on the commission would like anything included in this process they contact Dave Anderson or Phil Hals who will send it to the Hoisington, Koegler Group, Inc. Phil Hals stated the need to plan for the ultimate trail system and if the money becomes available the paving process can begin. Chair Dave Anderson discussed the neighboring ponds, and expressed concerns regarding widening the trail so as to preserve the plants and native grasses. 7. Staff Updates Phil Hals, Streets/Park Superintendent updated the Commission on Woodland Trails Park. The lights and the pay phone are being installed and the city crew will continue with the restoration as weather permits. Gates were placed on the railroad trail to take care of motorized traffic. Woodland Trails Park grand opening will be scheduled for May, 1996. Phil Hals indicated the City .