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04/18/1985 - Advisory Parks & Recreation Commission MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SPECIAL ISSUES SUBCOMMITTEE ADVISORY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION APRIL 18, 1985 EAGAN, MINNESOTA Roger Martin, George Kubik, and Director of Parks & Recreation Vraa, discussed the conditions of the temporary park shelter buildings. General conditions and deficiencies were noted in several of the park shelters. Jim McGuffee had reported to the Director that several of the shelters were not repairable because of wood rot. The Committee discussed which parks might still be designed for temporary shelters in the distant future. It was noted that several of the parks may have limited skating facilities such as Highview, which may ultimately be closed down. Construction techniques were discussed in addition to the size necessary to accomodate both winter and summer program uses. After additional review and analysis, members of the committee. identified three areas which could be pursued at this time: 1) To explore with the Dakota County Vo Technical Institute for the construction of a wood frame 30' x 40' structure similiar to that which School District 196 uses as temporary classrooms. 2) To review the availability and construction costs associated with District 196 buildings to determine if they would be available or adaptable for park usage. 3) To review with the "to be selected" architect for park shelter buildings alternative building designs. In addition to the desirability and need flexibility with the use of the facilities, the Committee discussed funding. It was recognized that probable sources would be the general fund as well as the Park Site Acquisition and Development Fund. No determination was made pending further review of cost. It was also noted by Mr. Martin that the City needed to review the replacement of these facilities on a two or three year cycle so as not to incur all of the expense in one year. Dated: Q.-.,•--~ ~s i4srs C_/ `'~"'"7` QV . /~L Chairman