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lens. The lights are similar to the ones on Lock & Dam Rd. The cost is about the same as the other style and they should be installed this fall. - Freitag Property: The City received a $75,000 SEP grant for the purchase/maintenance of the Freitag property. th Director Bernstein is meeting with the Parks & Recreation Committee of Council on Monday the 15 to discuss this project further. Commissioner Rohloff asked about hunting on the property. Director Bernstein replied that this will be the major topic at his meeting on Monday due to the ordinance that there is no discharge of firearms within city limits. A modification may be possible however. There is also a possible land swap with the sand coulee area. Staff is not able to give the sand coulee the attention it deserves. If this area is designated a WMA, there are to be no hard- surface trails. Director Bernstein feels trail access is necessary in order to get our residents to support the project. Commissioner Popp stated that the proposal now states that ½ of the area would be designated an Aquatic Management Area, and that we can put trails in that area. Director Bernstein invited any interested NRRC members to attend the meeting on Monday. - Park Comp Plan: The NRRC was mailed disks of the proposed Park Comp Plan. Natural preservation is a main focus in the plan. There will be one final Open House at City Hall on Wednesday, 10/24 from 6:00-7:30 pm before this plan goes before City Council. The attendance at the last open house was poor, so staff wants to give the public one more chance to give input. Director Bernstein encouraged the NRRC to attend to show citizens that the plan has the NRRC’s support. Commissioner Popp felt that the plan was very well done – it is very comprehensive and focuses on goals and demographics well. He also appreciated the use of trails, green space, and more passive recreational areas. Commissioner Miller asked if the Freitag property has City Council support and was told that Council is very supportive of this project. Director Bernstein also mentioned that the current WMA is fairly small and with the development surrounding it, it isn’t ideal. Commissioner Vaughan asked if this area would be a destination. Director Bernstein explained that it is a potential trail corridor that would connect to the Hastings to Red Wing trail. Commissioner Schommer asked about putting a dog park on this property? Director Bernstein explained that the proposed plan would put a dog park at C.P. Adams Park. Commissioner Vaughan recommended asking HYAA to send out an email to their participants inviting them to the open house. th Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at City Hall. Adjourned at 8:11 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Kristin Behrens