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PARK Special City Council Meeting
January 5, 1998 - 6:45 p.m.
1. Call to Order
The meeting convened at 6 45 p m.
2. Roll Call
Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Chris Nelson, Ron Latz, Robert Young, Sue
Sanger, Jeff Jacobs and Mayor Gail Dorfman.
Staff Present: City Manager (Mr Meyer), Director of Community Development (Mr
Harmening); Planning Coordinator(Ms. Jeremiah), Director of Parks and Recreation(Mr.
Gears); and City Clerk (Ms. Larsen)
3. Design Discussion - Wolfe Park Shelter Structures
Council met with staff and representatives of the design team to discuss possible Wolfe Park
Shelter buildings. Bruce Cornwall, of Bentz, Thompson, Rietow Architecture and Jean
Garbarim of Close Landscape Construction presented concept plans which were developed
following a meeting of the Park Commons East Task Force held on December 16th.
Council was informed about significant problems with the tennis courts which have
developed deep cracks in the playing surface. The cost for repair is prohibitive and the
recommendation is to remove the tennis courts from the area entirely Mr. Gears indicated
that discussions are taking place regarding the creation of a six-court facility somewhere in
the southern section of the City
Council also reviewed options for a perimeter path around Wolfe Lake and discussed three
options for its placement.
The width of the proposed Town Green was discussed and in light of discussion which took
place at the Park Commons Workshop on December 8th, council agreed that the green
should be 150' in width. Though this will mean some changes in grading and soil placement,
Council felt it was warranted.
Proposed design drawings for shelter buildings were reviewed and discussed. Mr. Gears
indicated that in order to complete construction on the buildings prior to December of 1998,
construction plans would need to be completed immediately Council appeared comfortable
with the design concepts and indicated their support for moving ahead with detailed
construction plans.
4. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the special meeting was made by Councilmember Young and seconded by
Councilmember Sanger Meeting adjourned at 7 35
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R cording Secretary Mayor Gail Dorfman