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El -� Request for Action River To Item Number Parks and Recreation Commission 7.4 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Discussion Items August 14,2013 Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director Item Description Reviewed by Bailey Point Nature Preserve Development Cal Ponner, City Administrator Priorities Reviewed by Action Requested None at this time Background/Discussion Staff has been approached by citizens and organizations to donate items for Bailey Point Nature Preserve. This includes a memorial that the Rotary has proposed for the new park The Rotary would like to have a proposal by September. We currently do not have a memorial provision in our parks policy,which is an item that needs to be developed by the Commission in the future. In the meantime, any type of memorial or donation item for Bailey Point is limited under the Minnesota Land Trust Conservation Easement. The priority uses and improvements permitted under the easement are outlined in the attachment Bailey Point Nature Preserve Priority Uses and Improvements. A memorial that involves landscaping is limited,but a memorial with a bench would be permitted. Staff is currently reviewing ideas for a park kiosk and main park sign. A kiosk for informational and interpretive purposes is needed for Bailey Point Nature Preserve to post the recent ordinances that were approved by City Council. A main park sign is needed to identify the new park A discussion with the Commission on the need for these improvements and most importantly, priorities and a master plan for the park needs to be developed. Financial Impact Improvements to the new park need to be included in the budget and any items to be donated to the City have to be approved by City Council through resolution. Attachments Bailey Point Nature Preserve Priority Uses and Improvements 'POWEPOWERED BY RED