Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 6:07 PM
Called to order at 7:12 pm
Discussed the permit issue.
Committee did not know it was necessary to file for a permit. Matt will
ask Cheryl to submit a permit.
Was discussed how to proceed with cleaning up of River
Park. Adam Brase motioned that we rent a compact utility tractor with a
loader and box rake to push brush into a large pile and to level the area
off. We could also use the tractor to groom trails at Riverwood Hills and
Memorial field for some maintenance. Cost of rental not to exceed
$200 Grant seconded, all in favor, motion approved. Matt will bring
to City council.
c. Install of
marker sign
Matt, Adam, and Grant will
install the sign on Saturday, May 12.
Members of the committee
received many favorable comments about the trees. Emily Fletcher will
send the Oronoco Fire Department a thank you note for all the watering they did
for us. A thank you note will also be sent to John Marx of Marx tree
service for the donation of the mulch. Adam Brase asked if we could get
another load of mulch to place under the bleachers at Memorial field.
Matt will call John.
It was discussed that we
do not want to keep asking the Fire Dept. to do this as it is very time
consuming. Emily Fletcher stated that she has two large plastic barrels
that we could use to water the trees. Members of the committee will take
it upon themselves to keep the trees watered.
a. Reconditioning
recommendations
1. infield to outfield "lip"
Committee members will do
this if the CC approves the rental of the utility tractor with box rake.
2. Pitchers Mound placement
The pitchers mound is to
close to home plate. Matt will recommend to the city to have the new
maintenance staff check on the correct placement.
Matt will discuss this
with the city and the new maintenacne staff.
The possibilitiy of having
field sponsors was discussed. Matt will ask Cheryl to send a letter to
the league of MN cities to determine if they do this, and if they do, how much
money do they charge and who supplies the signs. Also, what is the actual
dollar figure that is made.
a. Would like to
bring to CC the recommendation of myself spraying the parks.
The possibility of Matt
spraying the trails and newly seeded area in Riverwood Hills park was
discussed. Matt stated that he could do the entire area for approximately
$40-$50, however he is not a licensed applicator. It was stated that the
City may hire a maintenance staff that has an applicators license, however, we
can't wait much longer to get the area sprayed as weeds are beginning to take
over. Grant motioned to hire a licensed company to spray the seeded area
and the trails in Riverwood Hills Park. Adam Brase 2nd, all in favor, motion
passed. Matt will bring to CC for approval.
a. Need a
concrete recommendation to the CC.
In regards to the trail by
the pumping station. Matt will ask Cheryl to draft a letter to Dan
Fitzpatrick asking for the concrete spillway to be installed with a deadline of
the install being July 15th. There are a lot of residents that use this
trail as access to the park and it is simply to dangerous for pedestrian
traffic in it's current state.
6. Valley View entrance to Riverwood
Hills Park
We will look at getting
quotes from a couple different landscape installers and bring to next meeting.
Currently at 46 4-6 year
olds. First practice is on June 12.
Meeting adjourned at 8:44
pm.