05-04-1993 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSIQN MEETiNG OF MAY 4, 19�3 (#7 ) PROGRESS A. Hackberry Park : Gerhardson reported this praject has not been started . B . Summit Park : Gerhardson reported the canoe rack is in place and the City has received three applications . The "Canoe Launch Only" sign has arrived and wiil be instalied shortly. The large tree near the swimming beach has been removed and the sod in the swimming beach area will be removed and repiaced with sand . Wilson asked that they also remove a large rock in the center of the canoe launch area. Gerhardson reported that Tamarack Senior Center has been responsible for picking up trash at this park both last year and this . Howells suggested a letter of commendation . Chair Flint suggested requesting them to appear at a future Commission meeting to accept commendation and have it reported in the newspaper . White explained a volunteer recognition program operated by Hennepin Parks whereby annual recognition is given to certain individuals or organizations and their picture is hung in the building for a year as a reminder of the appreciation . He said the commendation is presented at a meeting where coffee and cookies are served . Chair Flint suggested the annual recognition be presented to the Tamarack Senior Center at 7 : 00 p.m. , July 6th . Gerhardson was asked to invite the Tamarack Senior Center and the newspaper representative to the meeting . It was suggested that they ask Ilse to consider development of the plague to be presented in conjunction with the "Adopt a Park" program. Howells recommended covers be placed on all trash barrels to prevent spillage . (#8) WIRTJES SUBDIVISION REVIEW Gerhardson reported this is a single lot subdivision of property on Watertown Road , east of Cygnet Place . It was moved by Wilson , seconded by White, to recommend park dedication funds in lieu of dedication of park land for the Wirtjes subdivision . Ayes 5 , nays 0. 7