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~ ~ PARK BOARD MINUTES January 9, 1974 The meeting .was called to order at 8:05 p.m. Board members presento Cook, Dahl, Gunderman, Jasinski, Weissman and Council Representative Eagon. Board members absente Hagemeyer and Smith. Others present: Judy Y~ove, League of Women Voters; Jack Eagon, Fritz Werdousschegg and Larry House, Village residents; Charles Corlett, Assistant Director and Robert Wicklund, Director of Parks and Recreation. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 5th were approved as submitted.. Minnesota Environmental Science Center ~~~'~9~~ The Board reviewed the proposal submitted by Minnesota Environmental Science Center. The proposal consisted of four partso 1. Landscaping Plans - Hansen Park 1,235.00 2. .Community Planting Projects x.,720.00 3. Community Involvement Series 1,531.00 4. Maintenance and Development of Natural Areas 1,650.00 Total $6,136.00 The Board was informed that funds had not been appropriated for these projects so that financing had to be considered in reviewing the proposal. Dahl noted that she felt the landscaping of Hansen Park was a critical concern as the erosion problem caused by the ditch was becoming hazardous. It was explained that some $20,000 was appro- priated for landscaping at Hansen Park as a part of the Capital Improve- ments Program but that was not to occur until 1976 and the ditch problem was more immediate than that. Dahl further stated that a program in which citizens could participate was needed. Further discussion was deferred until the item concerning the bond issue was considered. Vermont Park Park plans concerning the Vermont Park were reviewed for the Board and Mr. Larry House, a neighborhood resident. A survey was taken to determine what people in the community desired and to indicate preference for the following facilities 1. Play Area 2. Ball Field 3. Skating Rink 4. Shelter