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� Mounds View City Council July 26, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 6 Public Works Director DeBar indicated Kate Wisser, a New Brighton resident, contacted the City • as she was interested in making a donation in memory of her late husband, Mark Wisser. Mr. Wisser was actively involved with the Little Lakes Little League youth baseball as a coach, umpire and volunteer and was a big fan of the baseball field at Greenfield Park. Potential ball field improvements were discussed by the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission to utilize the memorial donation. Staff was directed to obtain cost estimates for an electronic scoreboard and batting cages. Public Works Director DeBar explained Ms. Wisser has inquired whether the baseball field at Greenfield Park could be "named" in honor of her late husband if inemorial funds were used for the ball field improvements. The PRF Commission endorsed naming the ball field in honor of Mark Wisser and feel this is a project worth pursuing. Public Works Director DeBar noted Staff has finalized the scope of the work with Ms. Wisser that best matches the donations available. The proposed improvements include a 5' x 8' electronic scoreboard, including electrical supply installation and a 14'W x 72'L x 12'H batting cage. The scoreboard will have 19.5"H x 8'L placard mounted on top with "Mark Wisser Memorial Field" applied. The estimated costs for these improvements are $7,464.68 for the scoreboard and electrical work and $16,820 for the batting cage. Ms. Wisser has pledged $25,000 to the City and staff believes this donation will cover all costs associated with the improvements. • Public Works Director DeBar indicated the PRF Commission recommended the Council accept the donation and approve the scoreboard and batting cage improvements. They further recommend that the baseball field at Greenfield Park be named "Mark Wisser Memorial Field". Staff agrees with the Commission's recommendations and requests Council adopt a resolution accepting the $25,000 donation from Ms. Wiser for the baseball field improvements. Council Member Gunn thanked Ms. Wisser for honoring her husband and providing the City with the memorial funds. Mayor Flaherty thanked Ms. Wisser as well stating Mark Wisser was very involved in youth athletics in the City of Mounds View. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7648, Accepting Donations from Kate Wisser for Greenfield Park Baseball Field Improvements and Approving Naming the Field in Memory of Mark Wisser. Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 7649, Approving Purchase of Electronic Scoreboard and Contract for Electrical Supply Construction for Baseball Field at Greenfield Park. Public Works Director DeBar stated staff has worked with Ms. Wisser to find an acceptable •