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shelter, more park benches, and picnic tables. The winter shelter will be of clear plexi-glass or Lexan, and erected yearly along with the hockey boards. It will require a concrete pad .and footins, which can also serve as the base for the bike rack. Position will be nearer to Coffman St, along the entrance path. A gazebo-type shelter might be reconsidered later if there is a demand. Lighting of the park was also discussed at the neighborhood meeting, with a follow-up letter sent to the Commission. Concerns centered on the problems currently seen, with the security light scattering light into nearby windows. Commission decision calls for improved year round security lighting Cfocused, non-spill lumination with an activity timer and an over-ride lock-off timer>.. Landscaping will include cleaning and replanting of trees and shrubs, especially where affected by the street improvements. No flower gardens will be planned at this time. Carol W. pointed out a problem with the play equipment - the fire swing can reach the upright support post, which could result in an injury to a child. Options for dealing with this include fixing Cnot possible), removing the piece of equipment Cnot popular), replacement (expensive) and padding. As all the equipment will need evaluation and probable replacement within the next several years, it was decided to pad the support posts for now and replace as soon as feasible. It was also decided to add more sand under the swwings at this time. The University Grove Park Plan will be presented to the City Council as consent items on the 2nd Wed in July C14th) along with bids for the items. Carol H. and Sue both expressed thanks to the Task Force. D-2: "Time-In" Playground Program. Carol K. reported that there has been a lot of parental interest in the program, with it scheduled to start on 6/28, one week later than the other organized programs. The program will be managed by Chip Wolverton, with parent volunteers and the junior leaders. The junior leaders are being arranged, and recruitment flyers for more parental volunteers will be distributed during the first week. Overall, registration for summer programs is way up over last year, involving both Falcon Heights residents and non-residents. There have been many requests for scholarship funds. Donations have been made, and the Lion's Club has committed to make up the difference. The Commission was unanimously thankful to the Lion's Club for their continued support of our recreation programs. D-3: Ice Cream Social. The Ice Cream Social is scheduled for Thursday evening, July 29th. For a change in entertainment, Carol W. suggested a group of high school students called the Plaid Cats, who perform a wide range of music and entertainment. D-4: Commission vacancies. To fill the two vacancies on the Parks Commission, ads will be run in the local newspapers, as well as mentioned in the next newsletter. Carol K. has two names of possibly interested persons. Sue informed us that a youth commission is being considered; a youth or teenage representative to the Commission would be a first step. The Commission members all agreed that a youth