02-13-1992 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 1992 COUNCIL REPORT - CONT. Wilson feit the most important issue is to get the water level raised , and noted this should be done with professionai help. She suggested they wait with other improvements until they what that level will be in the spring . Bradley felt they could mow a path around the lagoon . Chair Flint agreed and added that Public Works would do the maintenance . Gerhardson suggested they also ensure that the parking area be in good shape. Wilson asked about the compost stored on site . She felt that cleaning up of the area was a high priority. Gerhardson noted the compost area will be taken care of . He stated that realistically the Public Works Department would still be using the property until late fall of 1992 . He suggested they consider hours the park would be open , and noted people probably would park by the gate at the entrance and walk back onto the property. Wilson felt the area would be more attractive when the Public Works Department was gone , and that would give a year for the water level to go up. Chair Flint noted he would like to see the area more accessible . Gerhardson advised they will start mowing the area and perhaps filling where needed . Chair Flint noted that many of the Sandy Beach neighbors were present at the Council meeting . He stated the Council adopted the Park Commission ' s recommendation . Chair Flint requested the Council to consider granting the use of the CDBG funds for the year for development of a comprehensive park plan . The Council agreed to consider . Gerhardson noted the public hearing has been scheduled for March 9 , 1992 . He noted there were other requests for nominal amounts from the usual requesting service agencies . The total amount of funds for the year is $26, 200 . Wilson asked if that would be enough for the entire plan . Johnston noted that it may be or funding may need to be requested the following year . 7