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• Curtiss Field Fence Replacement .($2,000) - Fencing to include south side of tot-lot and possibly west side as well. All felt that fencing along pond should be based on available research and insurer's recommendations. Feeling is that fencing along pond should be much like fencing around a swimming pool. Landscaping - Jyneen pointed out a reduction in land- scaping. Carol Kriegler explained that now that the park is developed, there are few places for landscaping that won't result in a reduction of useable space. Realistically, there are few opportunities for land- scaping. Ballfield - Budgeted amount for a ballfield will allow for ag lime in base areas. Carol Kriegler expressed concern about cutting an entire infield. This would leave very little open green space, making the area less versatile. University Grove Carol Kriegler expressed city administrator Susan Hoyt's desired approach to planning for major improvement projects. Basically the method involves allocating a dollar amount for "park improvements" without yet being any more specific. This creates fewer preconceived notions about the project until the planning process begins and the community has had an opportunity for input. Commission members were comfortable with this approach but expressed concern that this would mean that the money would have to be spent all at once. Carol Kriegler said that the method was intended to be less constraining and that should not be a concern. Sue Gehrz expressed the need to solicit input from the Grove Homeowner's Association. Falcon Heights School Carol Huso expressed concern about too few dollars being allocated here in relation to other park projects. She advocated that "miscellaneous improvements" be increased from $10, 000 to $20, 000 in 1995. She requested the total amount be sufficient to cover all potential improvements. Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.