11-04-1996 Park Commission Minutes

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4RON0 PARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 4, 1996 ATTENDANCE The Park Commission met on the above mentioned date with the following members present: Chair Richard Flint, Sherokee Ilse, Andrew McDermott, and David Beal. Susan Wilson and James White were absent. Representing Staffwere Public Works Director, John Gerhardson, Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator, Michael Gaf�'ron, and Recorder Sherry Frost. Council Member Goetten also was in attendance. Chair Flint called the meeting to order at 7:�0 p.m. (#1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES �F OCTQBER S, 1996 On page 2, paragraph 5, Iast sentence, the wording was changed to "Wilson said she would be interested in reconsidering the ice rink". Under item#7, the spelling of the name, Kay Cram, was corrected. Beal moved, Ilse secnded, to approve the Minutes of the October 8, 1996 Park Commission Meeting as amended. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. (#2) DISCUSSION OF ANTOINE PARK - DAVID BEAL AND SUBCOMMITTEE Beal, who is chair of the subcommittee, reported that he had spoken with Karen Hanson, a neighborhood representative on the subcommittee. Hanson has given no indication of what is preferred for the barn on the park property. It has been estimated that it will cost about $6,500 for demoli#ion and removal of the barn. No estimates has been determined for rehabilitation of the building but Gerhardson said he would investigate this matter. Beal said there are three parts ta the barn, which is built of block walls that are in good condition. The storage portion of the barn is in the best condition, while the mid section is in the worst condition. The roof is in need of replacement as well as the fascia boards. McDermott su�gested that the storage area of the barn might be used as a warming house. Flint suggested working with the contractor. Bea1 said Hanson was attempting to contact the other committee members. Gerhardson said he was awaiting a site plan and a list of items requested for the park. Once that informatian is gained, he suggested the subcommittee meet. Flint encouraged the committee to speak with Barb and Steve King, owners of Landscape Structures, regarding the playground equipment. In discussing the time table for work on the park, it was determined that the planning stage would occur over the winter with work beginning in the sprin�;. Support was shown for both playground equipment and a basketball court. It was noted that the ages of the children in the area changes with time and family transitions. The park will be planned in long term needs. 1