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Park & Recreation Commission 11inutes October 11,2006 Page 5 Commissioner Anderson stated that no motorized vehicles should be allowed beyond the park gates; safety harnesses should be required while in deer stands and only taking out does and possibly having a trophy buck. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER PAIGE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KUESTER TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A FUTURE SPECIAL DEER HUNT AS OUTLINED IN CHIEF BEAHEN'S REGULATIONS ALONG WITH NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES BEYOND PARK GATE ENTRANCE AND WEARING OF SAFETY HARNESSES WHILE IN DEER STANDS. MOTION PASSED 7-0. 8A.A. Discussion Items - 2007 Grant Applications Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that staff will be applying for a DNR grant for Hillside City Park again in 2007. If awarded the $100,000 cost would be spread out over a two year period. Mr. Maertz also shared that staff is looking at applying for a grant to build a trail to connect downtown to Babcock Memorial Park. 9.1.A. Land Use Cases - None 9.2.A. Park/Trail Developments Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared construction on Rivers Edge Commons has begun. 10.1. Update September 18. 2006 City Council Meeting Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that the primary discussion related to Parks and Recreation was traffic flow and the removal of six parking spaces in front of the Park. 10.1. Update September 26.2006 Planning Commission Meeting There was no update presented. 11. Other Business Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared information regarding a Downtown Task Force, which was looking for a representative from the Parks & Recreation Commission. The Downtown Task Force will meet for 7-8 months to study the north side of the tracks and how it relates to the downtown area. Commissioner Anderson nominated Commissioner Niziolek. Commissioner Niziolek accepted. Chair Polston-Hork will attend as an alternate.