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December 4, 1985 Park Board Minutes Page 3 <br />At Driftwood and Sunny Square no one showed up. <br />With the new senior facility going in by Meadow Wood we <br />may. want to change the flavor of the park to accommodate <br />older people. <br />Anderson said the tone of the meetings was generally favorable. <br />Concerns were minor. He was actually hoping for something <br />more substantial. Sent out letters to athletic associations <br />in early October requesting feedback and how we could serve <br />them better. Only one response was received from the base- <br />ball association (MVAA). Their concern was mainly maintenance. <br />Anderson said he was disappointed in not any more responses. <br />The Department gets occasional complaints and we gave them <br />an opportunity to respond and they did not. <br />Gunderman said that no response could be positive. If people <br />didn't respond, that would seem that they are generally <br />satisfied. <br />Anderson said he agreed but it would have been nice to have <br />their input. The comments we did receive are great. We <br />can do good P.R. by taking care of even the minor problems. <br />B. Land Purchase - Hidden Oaks <br />Anderson stated a proposal was received from the owner of <br />some property adjoining Hidden Oaks which he wants to sell to <br />the city as park land. A well house may be put on a portion <br />of the property. That would leave about half of the proposed <br />property for park use. <br />If the prperty is purchased the hockey rink can be reorintated <br />so the ice will not melt on the south end. The free skating <br />area can also be expanded. From a park view, it would be a <br />good move. <br />Anderson said he talked to the owner and mentioned the price <br />was too high. The owner responded that "you have to start <br />somewhere." The house on the property is old - it will be <br />moved. <br />Johnson asked what happened with the discussion at the last <br />Park Board meeting regarding condemnation of that property. <br />Anderson said the owner was not interested. <br />Anderson said the Park Board needs to make a recommendation to <br />the Council. <br />Seward said he is in favor of the purchase but the price is <br />too high. <br />Rose. felt the same. <br />Blomquist felt that aesthetically the purchase would be better. <br />