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Park Board Meeting - March 31, 2004 Minutes • OPEN MIKE: Mr. Rick Carlson, Developer of West Shadow Ponds, asked the Park Board to consider a proposal from him within the West Shadow Ponds park area. He indicated a property owner has requested a plaque, in memory of his parents, be placed at a trailhead within the park area. He noted the plaque would be granite stone, approximately two feet high and would not be paid for by the City. Rick advised one of the issues with that request would be whether or not the property owners in the area would mind if there is a memorial there. He stated he would look into the request and contact Mr. Carlson. Acting Chair Huelman suggested the memorial be placed further back on the trail away from the property owners. RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick referred to the Program Highlights Flyer from March 2004. He noted two of the five scheduled field trips would be held over spring break - Grand Slam and Bowling at Flaherty's. The T -Ball sessions are filling up fast. If history repeats itself, these classes would be filled before the summer brochure is mailed out to homes. The Recreation Department is excited about entering into a consortium for a youth lacrosse league. The other members of this league are Blaine and Andover. Registration is currently being accepted for this league. Rick added the Recreation Department is actively and aggressively pursing employees to fill the spring and summer employment opportunities. It is anticipated that all positions would be filled by mid to late April. PARKS DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick reviewed a memo from Mike Hoffman, Parks Supervisor, which summarizes the maintenance highlights March 2004. Rick noted maintenance activities have included removing a fishing dock at County Lakes Park. The dock was damaged due to ice heaving. The Parks Department will attempt to repair and reinstall this spring. Rick noted all plant materials for spring planting have been ordered as the Parks Department is beginning to gear up for another spring. Rick added he met with an Eagle Scout in regard to the installation of a park sign at Marshan Park possibly in June. •