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Open Space & Recreation Commission
Meeting Minutes
July 23, 2001
Members Present: Linda Loomis, Chuck Cahill, Liz Elder, Jim Johnson, Roger McConico, Jim
Vaughan, Jerry Sandler and Tom Zins. Also present were Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks &
Recreation; Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Secretary; and Tom Klatt, Public Works Maintenance
Manager.
AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS
The following sites were added to the Agenda's Park and Open Space Tour
Briarwood Bird Sanctuary
Meadowbrook Community Center
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — May 29, 2001
Approval of minutes moved by Chuck Cahill and seconded by Liz Elder. Motion carried.
PARK & OPEN SPACE TOUR
Golden Oaks Park
Wesley Park
Medley Park
Pennsylvania Woods
Honeywell Little League Area
Hampshire Park
Seeman Park
St. Croix Park
Scheid Park
Gearty Park
Briarwood Bird Sanctuary
It was pointed out to the Commission that the location of the Hwy. 100
pedestrian bridge overpass, which is scheduled for construction in 2002, will be
extending from Bassett Creek Park in Crystal on the West side of Hwy. 100 and
touching down in Golden Valley just East of Hwy. 100 and South of Dawnview
Terrace.
Stockman Park
Rice Lake Trail
Hidden Lakes
Mary Hills
Schaper Park
Arts School Soccer Field
Meadowbrook Community Center
Lions Park
Western Avenue Marsh
Brookview Park
At the conclusion of the tour, the Commission complimented the staff on the outstanding condition of
parks and the quality of the programs offered.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Jim Johnson and seconded by Tom Zins to adjourn. Motion carried.