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City of Hasting NRRC Minutes
August 10, 2004
6:00 pm
1) Roll Call at 6 pm, commissioners Vaughan, Christianson, Brown, Vieth, O'Melia, Sieben, Becker
and Parks and Recreation Director Bernstein and Interim Superintendent Smith.
Absent: commissioner Popp.
2) Motion made by Sieben and second by Brown to approve the June 2004 minutes. Passed
unanimously.
3) Pioneer Park development.
Bids were accepted for phase one (outdoor rink and lights).
Discussions included pavement vs. not pavement. Pole height and foot-candles of
lighting, possible irrigation of future field, size of rink being bid and skate park location.
. The commission approved the phase 1 part of the project and redevelopment of Pioneer
Park.
4) Construction bids for two warming shelters.
Bids were accepted for two warming shelters for Wallin Park and Lions Park. Bid
process came in overbid approx. $86,000.
Discussions include soil of area, sewer and water, heat, design of facility and why project
was over budget.
. The commission approved a step process approval relying on infonnation from City
Hall/administration.
o Build both facilities if money can be transfen"ed to 2005.
o If not, build Wallin park in 2004
o Lions park in 2005.
5) Park dedication acceptance for development of YMCA land.
Discussion included the value of the land verses dedication fee, donating the funds to the
YMCA, making sure the fees were coming from the developer verses the YMCA.
. The commission approved the acceptance of the park dedication fees in lieu of land for a
total of $8,505.
6) Commissioner Q'Melia passed out virtual tours on CD to all members to view of the Cities bike
paths.
7) The NRRC then took a bus tour of park facilities and trails south of Hastings.
8) The commission then adjourn following the tour.
Minutes submitted:
Mark Vaughan
CO)