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STAFF REPORT JUNE 1, 1994 PAGE TWO The Parks and Recreation Commission visited this area last Thursday, May 28 to look over the situation. Council member Trude can elaborate on their recommendations - which was to first look into additional pine trees for a natural barrier versus installation of netting or fencing which may be unattractive. It is thought that perhaps the netting and fencing may be unattractive and perhaps ineffective. I discussed this problem with Forester Wriskey. His opinion is that we could certainly plant more pine trees, however, he feels that they would be ineffective for perhaps 10 or more years. Golfballs that hit homes at Brightwood Hills and damage the windows or homes are repaired at the City's expense. The City of New Brighton planted additional trees in these areas as well as put up netting to divert the golfballs. Kurt mentioned that damages from golfballs that hit peoples' property living near Centerbrook Golf Course were repaired at the City's expense (a dented car and broken window) . An additional option would be for the Johnson's to construct a privacy fence at their property line which would stop the balls from skimming onto their property. Of course, this would also block their view of the park which I am sure is a benefit of their home location. This is a problem with a number of possibilities for solutions including: extended fencing height, netting, additional tree planting, or privacy fencing. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will be present at the Council Work Session Monday evening. Staff continues to have Brad at the field for all city sponsored adult men's softball games until a decision is made. However, we are unable to guarantee that baseball players or others using the park will not hit homeruns over the fence which was the situation during the weekend.