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_g_ Staff further stated that they were exploring the feasibility of submitting � a grant for a permanent aerat3on system at Spring Lake in 1986. Staff stated that the one major problem with request- ing a grant for Spring Lake would be that a state approved boat launch would have to be constructed before any grant for aeration equipment would be con- sidered. 5taff further indicated that it was hoped that both Anoka and Ramsey County, as well as Spring Lake Park and Fridley would contrihute to this pro- ject, as it would directly benefit each of them. Staff indicated that a formal report would be presented to the City Counc3l on �ctober 7 and Rhat an update would be presented at the October 24 Commission meeting. DI5CUSSION ON PROPOSED TASK FORCE Staff distributed a memo on the proposed task force project with a list of nine people who have indicated interest in serving on a task force for park funding alternatives. The Commission reviewed the list of people and indicated their ,.-. support. The Commission further stated that the original task force guidelines � for funding alternatives was still real- istic and directed staff to proceed with the project. 5taff indicated that a meeting would be held before the next Park Commission meeting. Commissioner Silvis indicated that he would be inter- ested in serving as the liaison from the Parks and Recreatian Commission, and staff indicated that each of the Commis- sioners were welcome to attend. Staff further stated that regular mailings wauld occur throughout the process. PARK T�DUR Staff conducted a brief tour of Green- field Park and updated each of the , Commissioners on our progress to date. It was stated at Greenfield Park that the major projects yet to be completed were seeding, which would be done dor- mantly due to the frost, and additional landscape work around the trail and parkinq lot areas. Staff also stated that some additional landscaping would be completed at the site within the next three weeks. The Commission then toured the Groveland Park tot lot whieh was '�+.� recently installed by the City Hall staff.