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Page 2 Park and Recreation Commission September 6. 1989 . was indicated that if the expansion of the ski trail system into the Ridgewood III Addition area did not cause any increased liability or increase maintenance responsibility. then the City would be willing to further examine the proposal. OLETE LIPETZKY MOVED TO HAVE THE CITY AND SCHOOL CONTINUE TO WORK ON 'I'll! PROPOSAL AND TO HAVE THE CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW THE POTENTIAL LIABILITY ISSUE. ROLFE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8-0. 4.2 "Anda Park Inquiry" (this item is listed as 7b. on the agenda) Joanne Hendrickson. 365 Baldwin Avenue #201. was present to discuss with the Park and Recreation Commission the future use of the one acre park property recently purchased by the City. The City has purchased one acre of land which is surrounded by apartment complexes. The Park and Recreation Commission recommended to the City Council and the City Council approved a proposal to begin development of this park. The proposal approved by the City called for the installation of some playground equipment and providing an entrance into the park area. The concern of Ms. Hendrickson was the safety of children playing in the area and the fact that some apartment complex dwellers have dumped used car oil in the area. . The Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the sketch plan submitted by Ms. Hendrickson in her 8/2/89 letter to Phil Hals. The Commission agreed that some improvements are needed in this area and that improvements are expected soon. Staff was instructed to have Park Superintendent. Phil Hals. contact Joanne and update her on plans for this area. 5. Williams Sanders/Parks Master Plan Consultant Mr. William Sanders. recently hired Parks Master Plan Consultant was introduced to the Park and Recreation Commission. Mr. Sanders expressed his appreciation for being hired to perform the service of putting together a City of Elk River Parks Master Plan. Mr. Sanders briefly reviewed the project components and his schedule for completion of the document. Bill indicated that he has already began Task #1 of the program which calls for data collection and review of existing programs. A tour of the area parks has been conducted by Phil Hals. Park Superintendent. Additionally. background information on the City Parks and Recreation programs has been provided to Bill by the City Administrator and Charlie Blesener. Community Education Director. . It was acknowledged that the scope of services for producing a Parks Master Plan will cost approximately $9.400. The City Council has authorized the addition of two focused area studies in the Woodland Trails Park and Hillside Park plus a community survey. It was noted that air photos are being obtained for the Woodland Trails and Hillside Parks. The total cost of all work should not exceed $20.000.