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• Park Board Meeting - October 1, 2001 Minutes Soccer program and 350 participants in the Tackle Football program. This is up from 219 players last season when the program was operated by a local association. Two field trips are planned for the Clubs "WAFD" Trips, a trip to the Afton Apple Orchard and the Science Museum. The fall softball season concluded in September. The combined total of adult softball teams for summer and fall was 74. This is fewer teams than in the past. The Family Turkey Shoot will be held on Saturday, November 17, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Centennial Middle School. The City is looking for volunteers for this event. Rick noted that the winter activities gui s due in homes the last week in November. PARKS DEPARTMENT UPDATE: Rick reviewed a memo from Mike Hoffma ks Supervisor, which summarizes the maintenance highlig r August and September 2001. Rick noted the activities uded ballfield preparation and the fall softball will concl is week. Maintenance of two • fields for the Fall Football P and the interior and exterior of the Lino Park Warm ouse have been painted. Other activities included imp • - ents to the players bench area including concrete pads and num player's benches with backs at Rice Lake Elementary F A lot of work has been completed at the south e Ma shan Park and the City Hall Skate Park. An old wa -moved at Country Lakes Park and a new site was prepped nd- Gaped. Trail maintenance included flail mowing and brush trimming of trail edges. • Paul asked if anything has been done this year regarding to the heaves and roots on trails. Rick advised not much has been done this year on the heaves and roots. This is an ongoing battle although it is much better this year than last year. The trail system is currently in pretty good shape. OLD BUSINESS: Referendum - Chair Lindy inquired about the status of a possible referendum. Rick advised the Council did indicate support to pursue a referendum. Dollars have been put in the 2002 budget. An analysis relating to the tax impact on property owners will be discussed with the City Council and it is probable a committee would be formed to work on the referendum. Park Board Members and 8 -10 residents will be needed to form a committee. 9