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Park Board Meeting - June 2, 2003 <br />Minutes <br />• utilizes City Hall Park. Staff has proposed to FLAAA to consider <br />replacing the outfield fences. <br />• <br />Bill asked if the cages and fence is constructed of chain link. <br />Rick stated batting cages typically consist of cyclone fencing <br />with netting inside. Staff will need to look at possible designs <br />and costs. <br />Pat inquired about the cost of replacing the outfield fences and <br />asked if that is a higher priority. He also inquired about <br />vandals and safety issues in regard to a batting cage. <br />Rick stated the fencing is on the sides of the batting cage as <br />well as the top. Typically, the cages are locked with a <br />combination lock that changes every year. There is more of a <br />security issue if a pitching machine is located on the premises. <br />Pam stated participants could bring their own pitching machine <br />for the batting cage. Rick noted the City could provide a lock <br />box to store a pitching machine if FLAAA decides to provide a <br />pitching machine for the participants. <br />Chair Lindy asked if there is more benefit in approving the <br />fencing. Rick stated that from the City's perspective, there is <br />more benefit to consider replacing the outfield fencing. Staff <br />has discussed that issue with FLAAA. However, FLAAA would prefer <br />a batting cage and will contribute $2,500 to the cost. <br />Bill stated he would like to know more about the anticipated use <br />of the batting cage. He stated he is not convinced there is a <br />real need for a batting cage. He noted he would prefer to spend <br />the dollars on the fencing. <br />It was the consensus of the Park Board to get more information <br />before a decision is made on designating dollars for a batting <br />cage at City Hall Park. <br />Pam noted her concern is the location of a batting cage. She <br />suggested FLAAA attend a Park Board meeting to present more <br />information. <br />PARKS AND TRAILS DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: <br />Highland Meadows Park - Rick stated work has included the <br />installation of playground equipment, water irrigation system, <br />landscaping, the court basketball court, trail repair and <br />grading and seeding. <br />Clearwater Creek Park - Rick advised wet conditions have again <br />• delayed the park development efforts this spring. T.A. Schifsky <br />and Sons are installing the base and bituminous for the <br />2 <br />