Call Meeting to Order

Chairman Woody Woodburn called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Members Present

Woody Woodburn, John Flynn, Charty Oliver, John Dupont, Lucy Hicks, Council Liaison John Wheaton, Administrator Dana Young

Members Absent

Hans Larson, Bryan Sykora, Jean Midthun, Jennifer Young

November 1, 2006 Minutes

The Committee approved the November 1, 2006 minutes on a motion by Lucy Hicks, seconded by John Flynn. Motion carried 5-0.

Proposed Eagle Scout Project

Discussion was held regarding an eagle scout project proposed by Dan Schlesinger to install bike racks at Village Hall. Additional suggestions for an eagle scout project included screening for the portable restroom at Robinson’s Bay Beach or a bus stop shelter.

Paddletennis Court Improvements

Discussion was held on whether to replace the paddletennis court next year. Dana Young stated that an email had been received from Wendy Bennis, which stated that prior City Council’s had conducted a survey that indicated that there wasn’t enough local use of the court to justify constructing a new court. The Committee requested that staff obtain a quote from Tennis West on repairing the court.

Main Beach Swimming Dock

Dana Young stated that Councilmember Paul Skrede has asked the Committee to consider not reinstalling the Main Beach dock for 2007 to see whether there really is a need or interest in having a swimming dock at the Main Beach. He added that public works staff has provided the following bids to repair or replace the Main Beach dock:

· Replace existing wood dock - $9,843.59

· Cedar Crepeau Dock - $11,334.07

· Plastic Decking Crepeau Dock - $13,252.24

· Floating Crepeau Dock - $20,187.59

Motion by John Flynn to replace the existing wood dock in the amount of $9,843.59 for 2007. Seconded by Woody Woodburn. Motion carried 5-0.

Location of Tennis Court Backboard

Dana Young stated that an email had been received from David Paulson recommending that the tennis court backboard at Village Hall tennis court be moved from the middle court to the far court since its use interfered with play at both ends of the court.

The Committee asked staff to check with the public works department to see how difficult it would be to move the backboard at the Village Hall tennis court and to make sure the new tennis court backboard at Thorpe is located against the wall facing the hockey rink.

Other

Dana Young stated that the public works staff had obtained an estimate from RES Well Drilling Co. to convert the Thorpe Well to a year round use. He stated that the cost would be $2,725.00 but RES cautioned that the current pump in the well only provides 10 gallons per minute. He added that most garden hoses have 20 gallons per minute and an upgrade in the pump size would increase the cost by several thousand dollars. John Flynn stated that he would call RES to obtain additional information on pump sizes.

Dana Young noted that the City Council would be meeting on January 3^rd, which is the date normally scheduled for the Park Committee. He stated that the Committee could decide to either reschedule or cancel their regularly scheduled January meeting. The Committee decided to reschedule their meeting for Thursday, January 4, 2007.

Discussion was held on the Skating Party scheduled for Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Village Hall ice rink. The Committee decided to postpone the event and perhaps consider rescheduling the event for February to allow for better planning.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn by Charty Oliver, seconded by Lucy Hicks. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Park Committee will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2007