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increase participation numbers. The program will still be held on Saturday mornings as it has been offered in the past. The cost of the program will be $1.50 for youth and $2.00 for adults. 5. Dead of Winter Abernathy reported that the 2007 Super Bowl will again conflict with our city event, so would like to look at alternative dates in hopes to increase attendance at this event. The dates looked at are January 21St or 28tH Another reason for the date change is weather. If we hold the event earlier in the winter season, the greater potential there is for good ice on the skating rinks. Abernathy also asked the Commission to begin thinking of a new name for the event. There have be many comments on the current name and inquires about changing it. 6. Curtiss Field Playground Hoag reported his research on improving or replacing the current playground apparatus at Curtiss Field. Hoag met with two vendors so far and received plans from each on updating or replacing the playground, option one being that the wood components of the playground be replaced and updated. Option two, replacing the whole playground. Evans asked about the usage and if it had picked up since the redevelopment. Hoag reported that he has seen more people using the park daily, usually 3-4 people there at a time. Long pointed out the spring apparatuses and the concerns he is hearing • about those items. Hoag said he would take a look and consider replacing those with whatever option the Commission decided to take. Hoag then reported the costs of each option. To just replace the wood with updated structures it is estimated at $3,700 and to replace the whole thing it would be close to $40,000. Other than the paint chipping and the wood structures Hoag was told by the vendors that the playground is in good shape and could last another 5-7 years. Ozasky and Harris asked about repainting the playground to help its visual appeal. Hoag responded that at this time he hadn't found a company or person who could successfully repaint the structure but would look into it further. While it was not voted on, the Commission liked the idea of saving money and just replacing the wood parts of the playground at this time. On the topic of Curtiss Field, Harris brought up some concerns the Human Rights Commission is having with disturbances occurring at the park and asked the Staff if there had been any complaints. Hoag or Abernathy had not heard any complaints about disturbances but would look to the St. Anthony Police Department regarding complaints. Harris also noted that the Human Rights Commission would like to have a joint meeting with the Parks Commission on this subject. 7. Adopt- A- Park Program Abernathy reported that since the advertisement came out in the City newsletter on the Adopt- A- Park Program there have been three people i interested in adopting Curtiss Field. Abernathy then reported Mielke's suggestions and asked for more feed back. Overall the Commission liked