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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Page 5 July 10,2024 make that assessment and Commissioner Niziolek said he could seek individuals that could look at that,but he is not sure if staff has any recommendations. Mr. Stremcha said if he has any referrals staff can take that into advisement. Chair Anderson thinks the Fall would be a better time for a tour,instead of July or August. Mr. Stremcha asked if there are suggestions for a date and time to tour both parks. Commissioner Niziolek asked if the natural resource inventory before the tour. Chair Anderson said you would do the inventory after the tour if Burr Oak were going to be the location.There is no sense in doing the inventory if Burr Oak is not an option. Commissioner Goodwin asked for clarification about the inventory. Chair Anderson said it is about possibly destroying a natural resource. Commissioners agreed to have the park tours on Tuesday, September 10 at 6:00pm. Commissioner Niziolek asked about parking at Oak Burr and Mr. Stremcha said those specific concerns will be discussed during the tour of the facilities. 7.1 GNRT Grant Application Mr. Shelby shared the staff report. Gina Hugo,Sherburne County Parks Director, shared what the Great Northern Trail partnership is about and the revised proposal. She went over each of the features that the Commission agreed upon at the work session on June 12,2024.The first feature which is on the south end near Meadowvale Elementary is a bike repair station with a concrete pad. Feature two is a bike repair station and bench with concrete pad in Woodland Trails Regional Park, potentially located near the park kiosk. Feature three is located at County Road 33 &Watson which would include a restroom screen by the portable toilet with a concrete pad and a bench with a concrete pad. Feature four is at 221 st Ave parking lot,would include a trailhead sign with map and information,Hi-viz ADA width limiter gates,and a bench with a concrete pad along the trail. The total out of pocket would be$31,973.33 for the Elk River Project Components.The partnership asks for a recommendation for a resolution of support which is required from all the participating partners of the grant for the proposal. Moved by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Niziolek to recommend to City Council to approve the Great Northern Trail grant application as presented. Motion carried 7-0 8.1 Parks and Recreation Manager Update June 12, 2024 Mr. Shelby presented his staff report. I0. Announcements -� I I. Adjourn Regular Meeting rfIERE0 81 NATURE