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MINUTES Parks & Recreation Commission August 6, 1998 PROJECTS ( UPDATE FIELD USAGE POLICY The Director passed around a survey taken in 1995 in regard to priority of the community on the completion of a citywide trail system. (enclosed) 42% favor /strongly connecting existing trails, 39% favor, 7% oppose, 6% oppose /strongly and 7% don't know /refused. The survey was done by Decision Resources and they claim a + or — 5% accuracy. Johnson felt that some of the roads marked as trails on the map could not be considered a bike lane. Smith explained that the map came from Ramsey County and may need to be updated. Sanders made the point that as different roads come up for reconstruction, such as Viking Drive and Centerville Rd., it can be clearly shown that they don't meet the standards and that would be the appropriate time to pursue putting in a bike path. Smith thought it would be important to get the community involved and get their support. Smith added that the Trail Sub - Committee would like to invite more people to come to their next meeting. Christensen suggested coming back to the next meeting with some priorities and then the Sub - Committee can meet again and whoever would like to attend could. Sanders reported that the lighting project and the parking lot projects have been completed. The Director reported that he has put together a proposed policy for using the ball field facilities for tournament use in Spooner and Pioneer Park. He handed out a rough draft, which is in the agenda. Sackett expressed concern at proposing 6 tournaments per year for the residential areas where the parks are located. The Director stated that there had been no complaints to his knowledge with the tournaments that have been played so far. He added that the tournaments that had been played in Pioneer Park were youth girl's fast pitch and youth girl's slo- pitch. In the past the Recreation Association has held a couple of adult tournaments. The only other tournament currently being held is the tournament associated with Canadian Days. Sackett wanted it clarified as to how many tournaments had been held this year and the Director said two. Sackett stated again that she thought 6 tournaments per year would be too many. Smith suggested scaling it back to 3 or 4 and let the Mayor, City Council or Director make a decision on having more. Sackett stated that the third week of June to the third week of August is the prime time for tournaments. Johnson wanted to know how it would impact the neighbors. Sackett said it would be the noise, litter, and people who do not use the parking lot. She felt that it would be more of a problem with adult tournaments versus youth tournaments. Page 3