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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes April 4, 1990 Page 3 . Mr. Sanders then reviewed with the Commission the information included in the Appendix. This information included proposed ordinances and City policies along with a lengthy list of recommendations for implementation of park plan and improvement of the city-wide park system. It was noted that following up on these recommendations could take a significant amount of staff time and a full time park and recreation director may be needed in the future. The work outlined included development and enforcement of ordinances to protect the parks, formalizing the relationship between the City and the School and other governmental agencies, and agressively seeking funds for parkland purchase and improvements. Mr. Sanders and Mr. Page reviewed with the Commission the two focused area studies on Woodland Trails Park and Hillside Park that are included in the Appendix. These plans were reviewed in detail and the Commission requested certain adjustments in this document including deleting information regarding rare and endangered plants and animals plus adding financial information regarding total cost of the improvements that are proposed. At the last meeting on 3/7/90, the concept for both of these parks were reviewed and at this meeting the preliminary master plan for each park was reviewed. . A general discussion took place between Mr. Sanders and the Commission regarding how the Park and Recreation Plan should be presented to the public. The concept of a public hearing was debated. It was noted that this issue would be discussed with the City Council at a joint meeting in May. 6. Staff Uodates a. Charlie Blesener Community Education Director, Charlie Blesener, updated the Commission on the Elk River 2001 youth survey results. A handout was distributed showing the response of the 1513 surveys received. The answers are in percentages. The proposal to purchase ice skating time at the Elk River Ice Arena during the winter as part of the winter City recreation program was discussed. Charlie indicated that to rent space for a Sunday afternoon would cost approximately $70 per hour. It was the consensus of the Commission to pursue reserving approximately a total of six Sunday afternoons for two hours each during December, January, and February for open ice skating. . Construction of a warming house at Handke Pit was discussed. It was indicated that this project is scheduled for 1990 and it would be the desire of the Commission and staff to receive some voluntary assistance in this project. It was suggested that the Jaycee's may like to get involved both financially and with manpower. Arbor Day was discussed. Charlie is coordinating the project to plant approximately 1000 tree seedlings on the south boundary of Lion's Park.