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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1 , 1993 <br /> ATTENDANCE 7: 13 P.M. <br /> The Park Commission met on the above date with the following <br /> members present : Susan Wilson , Sherokee Ilse and Lili McMiilan . <br /> Alex Vongries and Robert Howeils were absent . John Gerhardson , <br /> Public Works Director , represented City staff . An information <br /> d i scuss i on was he i d f rom 7 : 13 to 8:05 p.m. due to the I ack of a <br /> quorum. At 8:05 Chair Dick Flint arrived. <br /> (#1 ) APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> McMillan asked that Page 2 , Paragraph 6, be changed to read : <br /> "Hennepin Parks wiil be given a non-exciusive easement over the <br /> trail " ; and Page 3, Item #11 , "monitoring usage of parks" . <br /> It was moved by Wiison , seconded by Iise, to approve the minutes <br /> of the January 4, 1993 Park Commission meeting as amended . Ayes 4, <br /> nays 0. <br /> (i�2) SUMMIT BEACH IMPROVEMENTS AND CANOE RACKS <br /> Gerhardson explained the intention of the Park Commission is to <br /> increase the size of the swimming beach by one-third. The major <br /> concern is the loss of willow tree to allow for the expansion. He <br /> reviewed the installation of a canoe rack, to be rented by <br /> residents of the community. <br /> Dick Reed, 1000 Old Long Lake Road, said when he purchased his <br /> property he was told unofficially that this beach was strictly for <br /> swimming, and no boat launching would be allowed . He expressed <br /> concern about additional lighting that may be needed for security <br /> reasons for the canoe rack area. He said he did not want the beach <br /> expanded. He felt the eniarged parking area at the beach took away <br /> some of the beauty and value of the park . He reported that Bruce <br /> Dayton , donator of the property, did not have any objection to <br /> either the canoe rack or the expansion of the beach area. <br /> Wilson said that the Park Commission wanted to make improvements <br /> to Summ i t Beach area as i t i s a pr i me sw i mm i ng beach. The canoe <br /> rack was requested by residents. The Commission is Interested in <br /> promoting quiet water activities. She feit additional lighting <br /> would not be necessary. She said if there are any problems in the <br /> future, the canoe rack could be removed . <br /> Reed stated he was concerned that the canoe rack would be placed <br /> near his property line. , <br /> Wilson stated they wanted to keep the rack as far as possible from <br /> the swimming beach . <br /> 1 <br />