03-19-1974 Park Commission Minutes

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, � . I�TINUTES OF A REGULAR i�IEETING HELD P�ARCH 19, 1974 Page 2 Leipold moved, Berglund seconded, that the OLD CREAP�IERY PROPERTY �cre of land known as the "Old Creamery Lot 44 _�roperty" , Lot 44, which is adjacent to the Luce Line Trail and� 'west of Stubbs Bay Road, which has gone to Hennepin County as tax delinquent, be acquired by the City for Park land. i�iotion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . it2astny read a letter from Jim Cosby requesting CASCO POINT the Park Commission to look at the area near Dunwoody Avenue on Casco Point for recreational facilities. A discussion was held. Opl:eim moved, Berglund seconded, that i7astny write a letter in reply saying the Commission will consider this request along with the other possible sites for development. P•7otion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . T�iastny reported that Mr. Lee Primus, owner SKI TONItA of Ski Tonka, was willing to order the use of some of his land during the summer for recreational use, if the City would keep it up. A discussion was held. Opheim moved, Hallowell seconded, that we thank P•ir. Primus for his offer but do not feel we are in a position to accept his offer at the present time. T�Iotion, Ayes (5) - Nays (0) . Berglund requested that the tennis court at EXISTING PARRS the Art Center be cleaned up. Hallowell requested that members of the Commission take a look at Roherta Lea Antoine park for futurc development. Opheim requested that Benson give us an SIGNS estimated cost for putting up signs on all the park property presently owned. This would include, Highwood Paths, Red Daniel' s Park, Casco Circle Park, Casco Skating Rink., Antoine Park, Hackberry and the beaches. i�iastny reported that the Council did not LIGHTS a�prove the rec�uest for additional lighting : the Casco Skating Rink.