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. . . Park and Recreation Commission Minutes December 4, 1991 Page 2 5. Discussion Regarding New City Hall Campus as it Relates to Park Uses Pat Klaers presented the design plans for the new City Hall building and surrounding property. The Park and Recreation Commissioners were asked to consider how the City Hall campus and Orono Park might be joined to provide the best usage by the public for both facilities. Chair Anderson asked that the Street/Park Department do an area map of all the Ci ty property in the area so that a recommendation on the recreation fields and softball fields can be made at a future meeting. 6. Discussion Regarding Pathway/Trail System - Dave Anderson Chair Anderson discussed the development of a loop hiking/biking trail from the new City Hall site through Orono Park connecting with the new proposed 183rd Avenue parkway to create a one and one half (1 1/2) to two mile trail. The Commission discussed the possibility of a bond referendum to fund a City wide trail system. It was the consensus of the Commission to continue a trail system discussion at a future date because hiking/biking trails are becoming increasingly popular. 8. Update on Area Wide Recreation Director - Charlie Blesener Chair Anderson reported that the Planning Committee for the Regional Recreation program/employee is scheduled to meet on 12/5/91 to complete the job description, hiring criteria and Joint Powers Agreement. The target date for hiring somebody is 3/92. 0' Brien questioned the options available if the regional recreation director does not work out. Pat Klaers stated that the Ci ty could use reserve money to finance a "City only" Recreational Director in 1992 if it became necessary, but he felt that the likelihood of failure of the Regional Director is remote in 1992. 9. Commission Vacancies Update Pat Klaers, City Administrator stated that the terms of Commissioners Todd Mixer, Marilyn VanPatten, and Mike O'Brien are up as of 12/31/91. The City is advertising for applicants and the City Council will appoint the Park and Recreation Commissioners in January, 1992. Mr. Klaers urged anybody interested to apply. 10. Other Business and Staff Updates Pat Klaers stated that the next regular Park and Recreation Commission would be January 1, 1992. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission to cancel the January meeting. The next scheduled meeting will be February 5, 1992. Phil Hals reported that the LAWCON Funds for 1992 are committed and that he has a meeting scheduled with the LAWCON staff in January to review our application for the 1993 funding year.