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Paxk & Recreation Commission Minutes September 13, 2006 • Mr. Maertz proposed staff work with members to move forward with the project. 8.3.B. BMX Track Improvements Request Page 5 Director of Parks and Recreation, Bill Maertz shared a "wish list" from the BMX track group. The BMX group is requesting the commission to consider and prioritize items for improvements at the track for the 2007 Park Capital Improvement budget. Gary Bar, 18222 Ogden St. NW Elk River Scott Linett, 5334 142nd Lane, Ramsey Mike Lindquist, 508 Kirkwell Dr. , St. Cloud Mike Lindquist, President of St. Cloud BMX Track; shared his recommendations in order of priority for improvements at the track in Elk River. Most important would be to build up the track with clay and get help from the city with equipment use, second to expand the parking area to meet the needs as track grows, and third build bathrooms. Commissioner Anderson stated he thought it was important to support volunteers and wondered how big the volunteer core group was. Mr. Bar stated that there were only three main volunteers however more people would volunteer if asked to. Commissioner Paige asked what type of track was wanted and if the lights would be removed. Mr. Bar stated that the current tracks' corners were too tight and would like to move the lights due to being in the way of the current track. Mr. Maertz stated that staff could work up various plans to place the BMX track in a different park. 8.3.C. Meadow Park Fencing Issue Director of Parks and Recreation,. Bill Maertz shared that a resident whose property is adjacent to Meadow Park had requested in 2005 that a fence be placed along the property line to prevent park users from entering his yard. The Commission denied this request. The resident has again requested the fence be installed and has offered to pay for half of the fence. The total cost of the fence is approximately $1200. After meeting onsite with the neighbor and reviewing the park conditions, staff is recommending including improvement to Meadow Park in the 2007 Park Capital Improvement budget, including either a fence or vegetative screening. Commissioner Kuester asked what the major use of this park is for the neighborhood. Mr. Maertz stated the park has one swing and is used for sliding in the winter. • Commissioner Paige asked what staff recommended. Mr. Maertz stated that a four foot coated chain link fence was supported along with maintaining at the property line.