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April 18, 1977 The regular meeting of the Park, Recreation and Environmental Commission was called to order at 8: 10 P.M. April 18, 1977 by Chairman Resch. Members present; Averbeck, Resch, Ringaman and Gredvig. Members absent: Olson, Scherer, Liljedahl . Mr. Schneider Council Liason was also present. Mr. Ringaman moved to accept the minutes of March 21 , 1977 as presented. Mr. Gredvig seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Gary Sarner and two other gentlemen asked if and when the ballfields at Sunrise Park were to be limed. Mr. Schneider explained that Mr. Volk has prepared a requisition and it would be considered at the April 25, 1977 Council meeting. Mr. Ringaman further ex- plained that there will be additonal dirt at the ballfields for filling in holes and maintaining the fields. Mr. Sarner asked why traffic is stopped before ballfi6ld #1 at the north east corner of Sunrise Park. Mr. Ringaman explained that there is too much teen age traffic and a park- ing and patrolling problem occurs. Mr. Sarner asked about the policy and cost of holding softball tournaments in the Park. Ordinance #61 was consulted and Mr. Resch consulted his softball tournament specification sheet. Mr. Sarner was told he could get further information from Mrs. Sarner. Mr. Ringaman recommended two trash barrels be placed at each ballfield and be emptied on on a regular basis. Mr. Sarner asked if drinking is permitted during softball practice. He was told that Ordinance #61 prohibits consuming any alcoholic beverage on Park lands. Mr. Sarner asked if he and his ball team could drag the ballfields and haul in extra dirt. Mr. Resch suggested that he consult Mr. Volk before starting anything but did not see any problem. Mr. Schneider said he feels getting help from the community for maintaining the Parks is always nice. Those who use the Parks usually know the conditions better and can give good ideas. Mr. Sarner asked if the te4 'bf son the scoreboard could be locked up. Last year the num- bers were used for bases etc. Mr. Ringaman suggested that the two softball teams who use the field buy a padlock with three keys. Each team would keep a key and the third key would be left at City Hall . The Park Board thanked the gentlemen for coming this evening. Mr. Schneider reported the actions of the Council on the Park Board recommendations. He also said that Mr. Carlo Sooger from Centennial schools asked the Council for money for support of their summer recreation program. The Council postponed action on his request. Mr. Schneider attended the meeting at Bunker Prairie Community Center where a Mud Cat was discussed for dredging the lakes. Mr. Schneider felt it will be a while before this project becomes operational . There is a problem with funding. Mr. Ringaman noted that the remnants of the Woodshed ballfield is still at Sunrise Park. The Park Board had directed at the March 21 , 1977 meeting that it be entirely cleared. Mrs. Anderson will check with Mr. Volk on this matter.