Parks Committee
Mike Crawford			Gene Dawson, Chairman	Joseph Allen
Minutes
June 5, 2008
9:00 a.m.
Members Present:		Gene Dawson. Joe Allen, and Mike Crawford
Members Absent:		None.
Staff present:		Joe Meyers and Eileen Wallick
Others present:		Russ Blasdell and Mark Randolph
1. Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. Public Comment
	None.
3. Grass River Natural Area (GRNA) Update
	Mark Randolph gave his report. Mr. Randolph spoke about the “Ducks Unlimited” grant that he received for the purchase of the “hunt club” property. Mark also indicated that he included the $10,000 in the final amount towards the purchase. Motion by Mike Crawford, supported by Joe Allen, to recommend the Board of Commissioners approves the site specific agreement pending legal counsel’s approval. Motion carried – unanimous.
4. Barnes Park Update
	Eileen Wallick gave an update regarding activities at Barnes Park. Discussion ensued over parking for RV’s and campers if they return within two weeks. The Committee asked her to discuss the issue with legal counsel.
5. Members/Public Comment
	Gene Dawson spoke about the success of the Petoskey Stone Festival. Mike Crawford spoke on the Elk Rapids pavilion and indicated that it would cost $15,000 to fix the problems. Discussion ensued over potentially getting a grant to build a new pavilion.
Meeting adjourned at 9:43 a.m.