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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes April 3, 1991 Page 2 . Commission will be making funding recommendations to the City Council at the May 1 meeting and will consider some type of contribution to a playground equipment fund. Street/Park Superintendent Phil Hals stated that he has had numerous requests for playground equipment at Lion's Park, especially a unit for elementary age children. Mr. Hals also said that he prefers to do the installation with his staff because they are familiar with the problem soil conditions and will take the extra precautions necessary to make it a long lasting structure. Joe St. Dennis addressed the Commission representing the area horseback riders. Mr. St. Dennis requested the removal of the snow fence gates on the railroad trail and also questioned the possibility of using the trails in Woodland Trails Park for horseback riding. Chair Anderson stated that he felt that the grass that was seeded last fall would still be "too tender" for use by horses this season. . Mr. St. Dennis suggested that the trails should be multi-use and that the horseback riders be allowed to use it on a trial basis. Mr. St. Dennis also stated that the horseback riders would avoid areas with erosion problems and would cut a "by pass" trail themselves in those areas. Street/Park Superintendent Phil Hals stated that he does not believe it would be a maintenance problem and that he would assist the horseback riders in locating and marking new trails. Chair Dave Anderson stated that he would like to discuss the use of the trails by horseback riders at a future meeting and asked if Mr. St. Dennis would like to at tend. Mr. St. Dennis said he would like to be present at the future discussion and would start to do some preliminary work on trail relocation in the meantime. Mr. St. Dennis also reported that an acquaintance, also an Elk River resident, had been asked to leave the Woodland Trails Park while hiking last fall by a person who only identified themselves as a Ski Club member. Chair Anderson stated he would investigate the complaint. 6. PARK IMPROVEMENTS USING PARK DEDICATION FUNDS The Commission discussed the list of projects and costs prepared by Street/Park Superintendent Phil Hals. Chair Anderson pointed out that the softball complex expenses of $5,000 should be $7,500, but that they are not drawn from this fund so should not be on this list. Chair Anderson also noted that the Handke warming house with the amount of $7,000 should be added to the list. . Chair Anderson asked Street/Park Superintendent Phil Hals if there are items that need immediate action or if the Commission could table the list until the May meeting. Mr. Hals suggested that the Commission approve the purchase of $500 worth of grass seed for spring planting.