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May 16, 1977 The regular meeting of the Park, Recreation and Environmental Commission was called to order at 8:02 P.M. , May 16, 1977 by Mr. Randy Ringaman. Mr. Ringaman was asked to chair the meeting in the absence of Mr. Resch, Chairman and Mr. Gredvig, Vice Chairman. Mem- bers present: Liljedahl , Olson, Scherer, Ringaman, Averbeck, Gredvig. Mr. Schneider, Council Liason was also present. Members absent: Resch. The minutes of the April 18, 1977 meeting were considered. Mr. Ringaman noted that the sixth word in the first line of paragraph ten should be spelled NUMBERS not MEMBERS. Mr. Scherer moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Mrs. Liljedahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Resch was absent and his report was not considered. Mr. Gredvig arrived and assumed the Chair. Mr. Schneider reported on the actions of the Council . The Ladies from the University had presented the plans for the Park at City Hall . The Clerk was instructed to write a letter of appreciation to the ladies. The mower was considered but held over and approved at the May 9, 1977 Council meeting. There was considerable discussion at this Council meet- ing regarding dedicated Pard funds. The Clerk was instructed to research the matter fur- ther. Mr. Ringaman asked what happened to the proposed chain link fence at Sunrise Park. Mr. Schneider said the question of a fence is still up in the air. ^Mr. Ringaman noted that the area in Sunrise Park where the Woodshed ballfield had been located was now entirely cleaned. He also noted that the satelites needed to be reposit- ioned. Mr. Schneider noted that Mr. McLean expressed strong feelings about a park located on the east side of the City. He suggested inviting Mr. Ken Gourley to attend a Park Board meet- ing because at this time the Park has no comprehensive plan and there needs to be more communication between the Planning and Zoning Board and the Park Board. Mr. Ringaman felt that this situation is not a real problem since each new development is required to dedicate land for park purposes. Mr. Volk's proposal for the ballfields in Sunrise Park was considered. Mr. Volk would like to have the two ballfields at the south end of Sunrise Park designated as softball fields and the two fields at the north end Little League fields. Mr. Schneider felt it was to late in the season to make any changes. Mr. Ringaman felt that in bringing both soft ball fields to the south end of the Park, the Board would be creating parking pro- blems too near a residential area. After further discussion it was decided to leave the ballfields as is and allow Mr. Volk to place the NSP power pole where it will be the most effective. There was discussion of the position of the satelites at Sunrise Park. Mr. Ringaman moved to position one satelite at the north end of the Park at the edge of the woods and one at the southeast corner behind the scoreboard of ballfield number 4. Mrs. Liljedahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Liljedahl moved to place the satelite in the Park at City Hall north east of Mr. Volk's proposed site. Mr. Olson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schneider said he would talk to Mrs. Lafond and find out if she feels a chain link fence is necessary between Sunrise Park and her property.