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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1 , 1992 <br /> UPDATE PLANNING FOR PARK AT SEWER TREATMENT PROPERTY - CONT. <br /> 1 . The water level has not returned to a level they had <br /> hoped for to ent i ce the d i v i ng ducks to retu rn . They have <br /> reviewed several options , including : bring in water from <br /> another source , review the run-off in the area, and <br /> control the cattail growth . <br /> 2 . Removal of the Public Works inventory on site . <br /> Gerhardson reported the contractor has removed 30 loads <br /> from the site , and will continue to remove more in the <br /> future . <br /> Wilson felt it feasible to clean up the site and seed the area <br /> before th i s w i nter . She added , there i s more water i n the pond th i s <br /> year than last . <br /> (#7 ) REPORT HALF COURT BASKETBALL <br /> McMillan reported she has talked with the Park Director of Plymouth <br /> and visited several sites with half court basketball areas . She <br /> noted the sizes vary greatly and was told by the Park Director the <br /> Park Commission should first identify the location and funds <br /> available . <br /> Wilson reported the court used most is the size of a tennis court <br /> and has two hoops . The courts are used by all age groups, and some <br /> of the courts are marked with hopscotch and four-square . The price <br /> for the larger court ranges from $5 , 000-6 ,000 . She felt they could <br /> reduce the cost if the Public Works Department participated in the <br /> installation . <br /> Chair Flint suggested Wilson and McMillan submit a recommendation <br /> at the next meeting . <br /> (#8) BIKE TRAIL EASEMENT - VALUES <br /> Chair Flint referred to the letter submitted by Rolf Erickson , <br /> Assessor . <br /> Gerhardson reported that Erickson originally felt the bike trail <br /> easement was of no value, but Erickson was informed of the <br /> Council ' s feeling that residents should be compensated . <br /> Vongries felt the dollar amount suggested is relatively low, and <br /> the property owner may feel there is more impact to his property . <br /> Gerhardson noted on most roads, the bike trail could be build <br /> within the existing right-of-way, and they wouldn ' t have to pay <br /> anything to the affected owner . <br /> 9 <br />