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The Park Commission met on April 13 1978 at 7pm. with the following members present, lorelan, Boss Jesperson, Saiko, Sanders, Spooner DeBace and city council; and Sharon Clasen coordinator Little Canada Days. Bill Sanders presented the specs for the band shelter, motion made by Jesperson seconded by Boss that the plans be accepted as drawn and that they be placed for formal bid. The electrical work to be bid on an informan basis...seperately. The bids should be in May 11 and will be opened at that time. Jim Morelan stated that he was concerned about the money and asked we will beaadvanced money uto completegtheoshelter from cnext a said years budget. The wash out areas on the trails were discussed at length and ex- tensive work will probably be needed on the culverts. Bob DeBace will get the engineer to look at the area next week and make recommendations to alleviate the problem. Bill Sanders suggested steel stakes driven below service of the ground may hold the blacktop or concrete better. Bill Sanders will have the specs ready for road d ore May 1 meeting ffor the plantings and parking lot # 3 and Priorities again ih w have tohbe considered, we are not going to be able to do all the Bill Sanders suggested we drop the blacktopping of Parking Lot 1 and put the money into repair of the trails. Jim Morelan felt it might not take more than $ 1000.00 to repair the trails. The building to house equipment for the care of the park was again discussed. Larry Saiko will get competitive bids for floor (blacktop and concrete) and on the lumber and labor to construct a 28 X 24 bldg. Jean Donovan asked that we consider moving the satelite now ajacent to Eli Road and that we consider planting small trees along the fence by the ball park. It is believed the fence may be on road right of way and the snow in the winter would kill anything that may be planted there. ,The satelite is to be eliminated. T,7urf Jesperson suggested that he and Bill Sanders meet with Midwest Planning representive to the city Dave Lick with regard to grants for park improvements. To meet as soon as possible. After discussion on the Park'Ordinance Dick Boss rescinded his motion of March 9 relative to recommendations to the city council on membership on the Park Commission and on the terms of office each should have.