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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 June 14, 2006 ------------------------------------ • 8.2.A Land Use Case - N n s o e 8.3.A. Policy Issues -Design Change: Rivers Edge Commons Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared a revised plan for the Rivers Edge Commons. The low bid for the previous design was $265,000 over the estimated amount. The revised plan eliminates the poured in place structural walls and amphitheatre seating. The ally would remain open but constructed of pavers. Limestone block seating replaces the concrete amphitheatre seats. Commissioner Kuester stated that the amphitheatre was a critical piece of the park and asked how it would be maintained. Mr. Maertz stated that the original plan for seating was all-concrete and with the new limestone block seating it will not be as hot and could be maintained with a mower. Commissioner Nystrom asked if the mural would be covered by the trees. Mr. Maertz stated that the trees selected were ornamental and would enhance the mural. Commissioner Niziolek asked about snow removal in the ally. Mr. Maertz stated that it would continue to be pushed off the bank at the end of the ally and only the upper plaza would be maintained in the winter. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PETERSON TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE REVISED RIVERS EDGE COMMONS CONCEPT PLAN. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 8.4.A. Discussion Items -None 9.1.A. Land Use Cases -None 9.2.A. Park Improvement Update Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared an update regarding the 2006 park improvements. 10.1. Update May 1.2006 City Council Meeting Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared that the Rivers Edge Park bids were high and he requested financial help from another source, however the council declined. 10.1. Update. May 9, 2006 Planning Commission Meeting • There was no update presented. 11. Other Business