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STAFF REPORT <br />TO:Mayor Keis and Members of City Council <br />FROM:Bill Dircks, Public Works Director <br />DATE:September 6, 2018 <br />RE:LCRA Donation for Gilbertson Field Improvements <br />Beginning last fall and finishing up this past spring, Gilbertson Field received a major upgrade. The <br />field was re-graded and a new pitching area was established. A new concrete slab was poured behind <br />the backstop to replace the existing dirt/grass area that was difficult to maintain. New bleachers were <br />erected along with a sharp looking new black vinyl-coated backstop and outfield fence. Finally, a new <br />water fountain and signage was installed. The upgrades worked out very well for both the baseball <br />season and the Canadian Days Kittenball Tournament. <br />The total cost of the work was $51,408.60. The Little Canada Recreation Association generously <br />donated the entire sum to cover the cost of the work. They were also a part of the planning process and <br />provided valuable input to the process. The president of the LCRA, Mr. Jon Joriman, will be present at <br />the meeting to present a check for the Gilbertson Field improvements.