09-02-1997 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR 4RON0 PARK COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 2. 1997 C. CRYSTAL BAY- TOP SOIL- SKATING See comments made under 2B referencing proposed sprinkler system Crystal Bay Park and skatine comments under 3B. D. DICKEY - BENCHES - PRAIRIE PLANTS Wilson reported needs far the park next year. Erickson suggested the name of the park be a high priority for the spring. Erickson, McDermott and Ilse form the committee that will make a recommendation for any improvements at Dickey, such as benches and plantin.�s. McDermott informed Erickson that a survev is available, noting there are green posts with white tops that mark all corners. E. FRENCH CREEK - MOWING- KIOSK Wilson informed Gappa that mowing was ne�ded in French Creek Preserve. Gappa indicated his concern for mowing sumac which leaves sharp edges. He suggested the sumac be dug out. Wilson thought it was easier to walk through the sumac than the hi�h erass. McDermott said the sumac can be eliminated after mowing. Wilson said she would do the spraying to eliminate the sumac if the mowing was done. Wilson noted where mowing should occur. She said trails could also meander through the sumac. Wilson reported that a path was mowed through the prairie but thought it had been done by neighbors. She said she would call a neighbor and discuss it with them. Wilson informed Gappa of a dead tree by the kiosk and asked Gappa to take care of it. She indicated that the ta11 blue stem grass in the prairie area looks good and may need burning next year. She asked that it be placed on the schedule. Wilson told McDermott that the Commission had the grass planted and have an agreement for future burning if necessary. F. HACKBERRY - BACK STOP Gappa reported that he has not had the time to fix the back stop. Wilson said it could be done in the spring. 8