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May 6, 1992 Park Board Minutes 4 <br />5 year Plan <br />Anderson went over each item and briefly described it. <br />Trails, Freedom, Driftwood, Hidden Oaks -basically adding short <br />access pathways. <br />Swing & Pond aeration-Veterans -Knuth asked if the architect had <br />promised cleanliness of the pond. Anderson responded no. Knuth <br />asked if money from the Rice Creek Watershed District could be <br />obtained for this project. Anderson there is a slight possibility. <br />Pike Lake Acquisition -Land was purchased from Arnold Palmer. <br />5 1 /2 acres on the southwest corner of Pike Lake. There is a <br />heron. rookery there now - it is a very attractive area. Thinking of <br />blinds for bird watching, gazebo, portable toilets, keep low key. <br />Anderson commented that since the Pike Lake trail went in only <br />once have we had to go in and paint over graffiti. Our forester did <br />a great job of landscaping. <br />Innsbruck -Anderson stated this project is on hold until the <br />adjoining property is more fully developed. <br />Trevorrow asked if the soccer field was still in the .plan for that <br />park. <br />Anderson said tentatively yes, but we agreed, before the plan <br />would be finalized, that we would talk to the residents. <br />Trevorrow remembered that it would not be a full size soccer field <br />and wondered if there would be any way to make it full size. <br />Anderson said if there is room. Traffic also may be a problem. <br />Knuth asked if developer gave money toward park development. <br />Anderson said yes. The City owned most of the property. The <br />developer will give the City money when they do the final plat. <br />Hansen Hockey Rink -Anderson said we are rebuilding rinks with <br />permanent boards. It is treated wood and lasts longer -Good for <br />20 years or so. Hansen is the last park to be completed. <br />Driftwood Play Equipment -Anderson stated that if money comes <br />in from Wexford Heights the equipment will be put in this year. <br />The equipment at Driftwood is in bad shape. <br />Benke commented that at this time there is a mix of age groups in <br />Wexford Heights; some with small children and some approaching <br />grandparent age. <br />