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behind the light and shelter placement, since the existing light is a major concern of many of the residents. Site amenities have been ordered, and the benches have already arrived. The benches are the same pattern and style as those in the Community Park and Curtiss Field, but with recycled material planks instead of wood. It is felt that concrete pads under the benches are not needed, considering the level of use anticipated. The tables will be of the same coated metal mesh material as those in the other parks. The order was placed for wheelchair accessible tables, which will be distributed to each park in exchange for existing tables. Trash containers were selected which match the recycled material benches, however they are not being ordered yet, but will be ordered for all the parks later. Exercise stations have been ordered, and will take longer to get. Three "Rules" signs were ordered, for placement at the main entrances to the park. An unplanned bonus element has been added to the Grove Park. A four-ton boulder was found during the nearby street construction, and offered to the parks department. It was first suggested that it be placed in the new prairie at Community Park, but at the request of Grove residents, it was placed in the southwest corner of Grove Park. Carol Weisberg organized a group of neighborhood children to clean the boulder, and Commission members who have seen the boulder say it looks great, a wonderful addition to the park. Carol W. and Sue also noted that in general, the street construction crew have been very considerate and pleasant. D-3: Park Capital Improvement Program. Carol K. reviewed the proposed budget. According to Sue Hoyt, we will be switching from an improvement mode of planning to a maintenance mode, now that most of the improvements to the park system have been made. Improvements slated for 1994 at Community Park include a volleyball sand pit, rehabilitation of the trail (the section not done by the county), replacement of Vita-course stations. Additional funds are budgeted for replacement of lights at the hockey rink, which will be carried over if not needed this year. Items not included in the proposed budget but discussed earlier by the Commission, include a windscreen for tennis courts (estimated at X1200 for 2 sides) and a music system for the skating rinks Cwhich will be from 1993 funds). The lump sum designated for Park Landscaping is not dedicated towards any specific park. The 1995 item of Trail System Improvements refers to the anticipated trail to be created along Larpenteur, when that street is reconstructed. D-4: Curtiss Field Update. There have been reports of inappropriate activity at the park. Hoth the police and Job Corps security will do additional patrolling. Also, the telephone installed there was to have been out-going only, but was installed as incoming and out-going. This will be rectified this week. / l 4.~M i ~'~'M,