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Meeting Minutes
11/15/2018
Present: Sarah Watters, Alexandra Matyja, Eileen Newsome, Lori Olson, Dave Elbon,
Jason Wedel, Marcia Diers, Annette Thompson, Brandy Blanch
Excused:
Unexcused:
Jessica Weber,
Bill Kallberg, Kim Churchill
Next Meeting: Dec 20 , 4:30 p.m., City Hall
I Welcome
Called to order at 4:31
II Approval of October Minutes
Motion by Alexandra, Second by Marcia
III. Election of New CEC Chair/Vice -Chair
The committee approved that Sarah remain as the chair and Brandy as the vice -chair with a
motion by Marcia and a secon d by Brandy
IV. Lakefront Park Fields Naming Request
Lori gave background on request by VFW to rename a baseball field at Lakefront park in
honor of a veteran who died in the Vietnam war. Fields at Thomas Ryan park were named in
honor of another Prior La ke resident who died in Vietnam This type of request used to go
through Parks Advisory Committee. The price is about $2,000 and is done by request only.
Eileen suggested we may need to think about future memorials for all veterans. The
committee recommende d approval with a motion by Marcia and a second by Brady.
V. Water Meter Replacement Program
Dave said that so far, they have replaced 1600 units .
Most people are replying within the first letter .
They are in week two of zone two .
Snow birds can call bef ore they leave or after they get back .
Dave showed the video he made explaining the process .
Annette was curious as to how long the water meters last.
Dave also showed the budget video he made for the Virtual Town Hall
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VI. Parks Master Plan Community Engagement Update
Lori reminded everyone that the Mayor’s Town Hall on the Master Plan is tonight at
Lakefront Park Pavilion .
Annette re -capped progress of the steering committee. Lori mentioned that feedback so far
shows trails to be a ho t topic. Annette noticed that overall, parks are in pretty good
condition. Lori reminded everyone that it will seem as though work on the Parks and Trail
Master Plan has halted, but, the consultant is busy compiling all the data they have
accumulated.
VI. Reminder of Volunteer Recognition Event
Monday, November 19 at 5 p.m.
Sarah asked for any more ideas of goals and accomplishments. Lori asked for one more
volunteer for December Dazzle.
VI. Adjournment
We will have a meeting Dec. 20. Adjourned at 5:21
Committee Homework: Sign up for one neighborhood park party