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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes October 9, 1996 Page 2 continuing to hunt the property. Mr. Cohrs and Mr. Hipsag explained they know the area well since they live nearby and have hunted the area for a number of years. Mr. Hipsag and Mr. Cohrs noted they do not shoot south toward Ridgewood. Chair Dana Anderson explained the possibility of issuing permits to hunt in the park land has been discussed. Currently city ordinance prohibits hunting in city parks. If a permit process were implemented, it would likely be necessary for the city to offer the opportunity to other residents. Mr. Hipsag stated he felt it would be better to close it off completely to hunting, rather than have people hunting that do not know the area. Ron Nierenhausen agreed that it would be best to keep the parks closed to hunting for safety issues. Discussion followed regarding a potential for overpopulation of deer. . It was the consensus of the Park and Recreation Commissioners to continue the city's policy of "no hunting" in city parks at this time, and that the issue of hunting to control overpopulation could be addressed yearly. The Commissioners suggested that signs be posted at the trail heads to advise park users of hunting season and that the park abuts private hunting land. 6. Area Recreation Update - Jeff Asfahl Jeff Asfahl, Community Recreation Director, provided information regarding new and existing programming. Jeff advised the Commissioners of a skateboard exhibition planned for Saturday, October 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. Chair Dana Anderson expressed concern for parking confusion during girls softball tournaments with the skating boarding area being barricaded in the parking lot. Jeff explained it would be unlikely these events will overlap. . Jeff noted there was information in the Commissioner's packet regarding the National Parks and Conservation Association "March for Parks" . The March for Parks started in 1990 to encourage citizens to get involved with parks in their communities. Jeff suggested the city may wish to work jointly with Otsego. Each city could sponsor their own event, whether it would be raising citizens awareness, fundraising for a particular park project, or both. 7.a. Consider Concept Plan for Jacobs Parcel - Northwest Corner of Proctor A venue and 193rd Avenue Steve Ach explained Mr. John Peterson of Good Value Homes was present to discuss with the Commissioners a concept plan for a residential plat of 75 single family lots. The proposed plat is located in the northwest corner of Proctor and 193rd Avenue. Discussion followed regarding whether or not a park was needed in this area and the location of trails. Members of the Commission expressed concern for safety of pedestrians moving through this development and Lafayette Woods to the schools east of Proctor. Chair Anderson indicated the Master Park Plan does not identify a potential park in this area. However, given the combined size of the Lafayette Woods plat and this proposed plat, the Commission may wish to consider a need for green space. .