1. Call to Order and Flag Pledge.

Commission Chair Craig Fourre called the meeting to order.

2. Roll Call.

Chair Craig Fourre and Commissioners Dennis Fisher, and Diane Dennstedt were present as was City Council Liaison Tim McNeil, Assistant City Planner Mike Elhard.

Commissioners Ron Hoffman and Michelle Orieux were absent.

3. Approval of the Agenda.

The agenda was approved by consensus.

4. Open Forum.

Chair Fourre opened the open forum.

No one came forward for open forum.

Chair Fourre closed the open forum.

5. City Council Update.

Council Liaison McNeil provided updates on two items. The first item was the City Council’s work session regarding the city’s CIP’s (Capital Improvement Program), the second item was regarding Highlands Park.

Council Liaison McNeil stated that Highlands Park is the site for a retention pond for the NE Dayton Sewer and Water project. Council Liaison McNeil stated the site was listed as available for a pond and questioned why it was listed as available. Council Liaison McNeil states that the City Council does not consider Highlands Park to be a park. Council Liaison McNeil states the City Council does not consider land a park unless the Park Commission has put together a CIP for the park. Council Liaison McNeil states the City Council does consider any open space to be under the Park Commissions purview. Council Liaison McNeil states the Park Commission needs to put together a detailed plan for any open space whether designated for a park or not. Council Liaison McNeil states there is land in the Historic Village that is open space but not considered a park. Council Liaison McNeil states the Park Commission needs to put together a plan for all open space. Council Liaison McNeil states he feels the City Council “hijacked” Highland’s Park and if something were proposed for a park the city uses, such as Cloquet Island Park or McNeil Park, the City Council would have approached the Park Commission beforehand.

Council Liaison McNeil states that lots may be sold near Highlands Park. Council Liaison McNeil states that he questioned Administrator Orduno whether the money acquired through selling the land for lots to be developed would be put into the park fund. Council Liaison McNeil states he assumes it would not. Commissioner Fisher agrees.

Council Liaison McNeil states the NE Dayton Sewer and Water project had started before he was elected to the City Council but states the procedure taken to implement Highlands Park into the project would have been different if the project had started during his tenure as a member of the City Council. Council Liaison McNeil states the City Council and City Staff explained to him the Park Commission has authority over anything that is not developed and owned by the City.

Commissioner Fourre states the Park Commission was not notified of the project. Commissioner Dennstedt agrees.

Assistant Planner Elhard states Highlands Park is identified in the PTOS.

Commissioner Dennstedt states the City missed out on park dedication funds from the Wicht Industrial Park development. Council Liaison McNeil states developers have approached the City to develop, including the Tom Bernard property, and the Park Commission was not approached and asked if they preferred money or land. Commissioner Fisher questions if the park dedication for the Tim Bernard project has been decided. Council Liaison McNeil states they have met with City Planner Stwora and presented a concept plan. Council Liaison McNeil questions where the Park Commission fits into future developments. Chair Fourre states developments have been shown to the Park Commission and asked to make a recommendation to the City Council.

Council Liaison McNeil states the relationship between the Park Commission and development of parks is not as strong as he feels it should be.

Council Liaison McNeil states members of the City Council feel the existence of Elm Creek Park Reserve fulfills the City of Dayton park needs.

Council Liaison McNeil states the Park Commission should claim properties in the City. Council Liaison McNeil states the Old Town Hall, a new boat launch on Diamond Lake, and Hayden Hills Golf Course should be priorities of the Park Commission.

Chair Fourre states the Comprehensive Plan and Parks, Trails, and Open Space plan fulfills the Park Commission’s claim of property and parks in the City.

6. Consent Agenda.

A. Approval of the January 16, 2007 Joint Park and Planning Commission meeting minutes.

B. Approval of the April 9, 2007 Park Commission Meeting Minutes.

Motion to approve by Commissioner Dennstedt, second by Commissioner Fisher, All ayes.

7. 2007 City Council Goals for Park Commission

Chair Fourre presented the 2007 City Council Goals for Park Commission and requested verification on the several items.

8. Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan

Assistant City Planner Mike Elhard presented Chapter 4 and 5 of the Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan. This item will be carried over to the July 12^th, 2007 meeting to allow for additional review of the chapters.

9. Logo and Slogan Contest

Assistant City Planner Mike Elhard presented each member of the Park Commission with slogan voting sheets and dots to vote for each members five preferred slogans and logos.

10. New Business

Future and Continued Planning Commission Agenda Items.

11. Staff Notices and Announcements.

A. The next Park Commission meeting will be held on July 12, 2007.

12. Adjourn.

Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Fisher, seconded by Commissioner Dennstedt. Ayes: All.