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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Page 4 January 8, 2025 They could do meetings of three or under with Mr. Barker to go out and tour the property to avoid a quorum. Mr. Barker said that they would just want to be respectful of the Specht’s and would work out some options. Mr. Shelby said that staff will work with Capstone to set up the tours. Mr. Barker said that the last time the water was high it was still not up to the 10-year water mark. The Specht’s have never had to miss a farming season yet because the water recedes quickly even when it was high. Commissioner Fermoyle asked if the commission should talk about the concerns submitted from Chair Anderson and Commissioner Niziolek in writing. Commissioner Stewart asked if Capstone could provide a response to them. Mr. Barker confirmed he received a copy of the letters and said Capstone staff will respond to them that they will be at the February meeting as well. Mr. Shelby confirmed that there will be discussion before action on this topic at the next commission meeting. 8.2 Community Garden-Lion John Weicht Park Mr. Shelby presented his report. He pointed out there would be eighteen plots, ten by twenty feet and $30 per plot. One person per household would be allowed to have a plot and they would be available from June 1 to October 31. Commissioner Fermoyle asked how much interest there is on this and if staff thinks all the spots will fill up. Mr. Shelby explained that Karen Wingard, the Farmers Market and Special Events Coordinator, has done the prep and research for it, and it will be experimental this first year. February 1st online registration for the plots will open. Commissioner Stewart said that in other cities garden plots are very popular. Commissioner Fermoyle asked if the renters are responsible for maintaining their spot. Mr. Shelby confirmed they are and said that the master gardeners will work with Karen Wingard on managing the garden. Commissioner Loidolt asked if the plots are fenced off and how they manage each of their spots. Mr. Shelby said that he can get more details on how the plots will be segmented and managed as it moves forward and update the commission at future meetings. Commissioner Varty asked if they can plant anything they want such as flowers and then sell them as part of a business. Mr. Shelby said he said thinks it is just garden vegetables, but he can check on that to confirm what the rules are. 9. Recreation Manager Update Mr. Shelby presented his report. Commissioner Loidolt asked about a Rivers Edge Commons update and Mr. Shelby said he will provide photos at next month’s meeting. Commissioner Loidolt asked Mr. Stremcha about the Overlook Lounge at the Furniture and Things Community Event Center. Mr. Stremcha explained that it is a twenty-one plus lounge available a couple of times a week. It is limited due to high school events when it is not able to be used. Page 5 of 33