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who spoke regarding paving of the trail surrounding the pond were in favor of it, and that there was no negative input regarding the paving project. He stated that there were inquiries regarding the amount of time it would take to accomplish the paving project, and that he had offered to bring the issues forward at the Council meeting, and request that the project be added to the agenda, in an effort to expedite the process. He stated that 13 to 14 years ago, a task force had been created to gather information on the issues. He stated that there were questions regarding keeping the path above the water level, and the suggestion that a boardwalk be constructed in areas that are sensitive to flooding, noting that some areas along the southern edge of the park are at a lower elevation level. He stated that there were questions regarding keeping the path plowed in the winter, to allow use at that time. He stated that there was continuing discussion regarding the possible construction of a bridge across Silverview Pond, and the suggestion that the Army Corps of Engineers might construct the bridge as an exercise, to assist in offsetting the expense of the construction. He stated that there was interest regarding stocking the pond with fish, and noted that the pond was too shallow to support fish in the wintertime, and would have to be fished out. He stated that the On -Site Manager for Scotland Green was present and that her only comment was in regard to learning the time -line for completion of the project. He stated that they had also discussed landscape, the two half -court basketball courts, which should be completed soon, and gym amenities, noting that the children's lockers had arrived and would be installed in the near future. He stated that they were still pursuing the refrigerator, which was to be donated by Steve's Appliance. Marty stated that the four safety bases for softball were in place. He stated that some of the goals used for the disk (frisbee) golf had been stolen or vandalized, and that six of these would be replaced. Council Member Marty noted that the Council had decided to keep the Woodcrest playground equipment on-site, and shift it to higher ground at the northeast corner of the park. He stated that the Parks and Recreation Committee had commented to him that they should have been given the opportunity to make a recommendation and then forward it to the Council. Mayor Coughlin stated that the Council had not taken official action on the playground equipment, and that the Parks and Recreation Committee was not precluded from making the recommendation. He stated that he would prefer that the issue go before the Parks and Recreation Committee as they may be aware of aspects of the equipment that the Council is not aware of. Council Member Marty continued, stating that there were two options regarding the proposed changing rooms. He stated that the permanent option would be to install solid plastic stalls to match the restroom stalls, at the cost of $4,188, and the second, temporary option would be baked enamel metal stalls, at $2,660. He stated that he was not certain that a decision had been made, but believed the Committee was leaning toward the temporary option. He stated that a new item of consideration was to install showers at the Community Center, adding that the lack of showers would be a hindrance to scheduled tournaments and other activities. He stated that the sand volleyball lighting at City hall was discussed at the meeting, as well as the pathway connection from Silver Lake Road to the park. He stated that there was discussion regarding the replacement of the drinking fountains at Hillview Drive, Groveland Road, and City Hall. Council Member Marty stated that there was discussion of the possibility of a path next to Woodcrest Park, from Woodcrest Road to County Road I and running parallel to Silver Lake Road. He noted that the cost of constructing the path would be covered under the Park C AADMIN\MINUTES\CC\6-I 4-99.CC