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Page -2- June 23, 1976 1,4r. Schneider said part of the problem seems to be in communication. A more detailed schedule of man hours would be helpful and Mr. Volk has start- ed such a schedule. Mr. Ringaman asked Mr. Volk to explain what is meant by 'grading' the ballfields. Mr. Ringaman felt this was destroying the purpose of putting down Ag. lime. Mr. Volk further explained how Ag. lime should be used. Mr. Ringaman suggested using portable drags on the ballfields. The ball players could do the dragging themselves and save this expense. Mr. Resch asked i4r. Volk to t ubmit to the Commission all the equipment requests he felt necessary for the 1977 budget. It will be needed when the Commission meets to plan their 1977 budget requests. Mr. Ringaman suggested that possibly an incentive program could be start- ed for the parks. Maybe even do away with some of the park maintenance. He feels more time saving ideas could come from the employees. Mr. Karth stated that the City could contract for some of these services but felt in the long run the City would lose money. Mr. Johnson explained that he not only mows but when the machinery brakes ^, down he makes the repairs and saves expensive mechanics labor. He also uses his own vehicle for transportation. Mr. Hanson said they should find out what it would cost to contract mow- ing services or snow removal from ice rinks. At least the Commission would know what figures they were talking about. . NIr. Karth said anyone on the Commission could call and get these figures. Mr. Resch asked Mr. Volk to breadkown the man hours spent in the parks to determine where possible cut-backs could be made. Mr. Schneider said again he feels there has been poor communication betw- een 1.4r. Volk and the Commission. Mr. Resch said he has heard only goc.d Comments on our City Parks. Mr. Gredvig moved to adjourn at 7:20 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Hanson. Aye.