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-2- It was advised 6y City Attorney Meyers and suggested by �irector Anderson that the Parks and Recreation Commissioners become involved in a cooperative relationship with Kraus/ ''"- Anderson, explaining the needs and interests of the community and the important part that Silver View Park plays in the city wide park and open space ptan. It was suggested that a joint meeting with Staff, Commissioners> Attorney Meyers, and Kraus/Anderson be held in January and be dedicated to the Silver View Park issue. Director Anderson reported that the acquisition of develop- ment funding will be received sometime in 1979-1980 and will total approximately b100,000.00. Winter Skating Director llnderson reported that the present skating rink ice development is exceltent. Ice will be ready for skating within three more floodings. The weather has cooperated perfectly. Rinks will open Saturday, December 76. Times of operatiort are basicatly similar to last year except for additional hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Schedule of rink hours is as follows: , hbndays - Thursdays 4:J0-9:00 p.m. Fridays 4:00-70:00 p.m. Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - 70:00 p.m. Sundays 7:00-9:00 p.m. Vacation Hours: � hbndays - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00-9:00 p.m. Director Anderson atso reported the absence of a shelter building at Groveland Park. Lighting has been provided at Edgewood Jr. High School rink. Lighting fixtures and hockey boards are as yet being anxiously awaited for placement at Greenfield Park. Contracts are being mailed to recently interviewed rink attendants. The skating rink season has been extended one week (weather permitting) 9n order to make skating facilities available during Energy Week (students are on one weeks school vacation).' Rink closings are anticipated to occur February 26. Visitor's Report Mr. and Mrs. Miller, 5287 Raymond Avenue attended the meeting in order to express interest in the Lindy's Gymnastic program. At present, the Recreation Department is not sponsoring the program because of past financial burdens associated with the pro9ram. The Commiss5on requested tbat staff continue to offer the program in such a manner that the program would remaSn seif-supporting. Staff w511 work witb Bob Lindberg, coach of Lindy's Gymnastics. Parks & Open Space Director Anderson distributed various cities' Parks and Open Plan Space Plans for review. The Commission was asked whethzr the Commission felt that such a plan was Drofitabte for _, pursuit by Staff and Comm:ssioners.