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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION APRIL 3, 2014 Maida asked if six tournaments was the maximum that the fields could endure over the season. The Director thought so pointing out that it also depends on the weather conditions. The Director again pointed out the impact that tournaments have on the surrounding neighborhood. Heikke recommended adoption of the Athletic Field Usage Guidelines as proposed by the Commission /Staff Review Committee. Motion seconded by Fahey. Motion carried 6 — 0. MARKET The Director reported that the next Market Place Morning Talk is PLACE scheduled for Wednesday, April 9th, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The MORNING topic will be "Medicare Fraud ". TALK GERVAIS The Director reported that the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed MILL District has been doing some maintenance in Gervais Mill Park this winter PARK improving erosion control into the creek area. This spring the Watershed will do a controlled burn of prairie grass in the park. The Director also noted that the Youth Division of the MN Conservation Corps was going to do some work in Gervais Mill at the direction of the Watershed. However, Watershed personnel were not available on the designated day. Therefore, the City was asked if it could accommodate the group, which then did some work in Spooner Park. SUSAN G. The Director reported that the Susan G. Komen Three -Day walk has made KOMEN Little Canada a part of its route for their event in late August. The group THREE -DAY has asked to use the lower shelter at Spooner Park and Thunder Bay Park as stops along the walk. The Director reported that he will provide the Commission with more information as the event comes nearer. LCRA The Director reported that the Little Canada Recreation Association's 20th GOLF Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2013 at Gem TOURNAMENT Lake Hills Golf Course. 5