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Mounds View City Council March 8,1999 Regular Meeting Page 2 explained that they have obtained a bid of approximately $4,500 each, which included the installation, pavement, backboard, and painting, and it appeared to the Commission that this was Council Member Marty stated the Parks and Recreation Commission is also considering orange safety bases, for use as adult softball first bases. He noted that a few years prior, an individual had been injured at one of the games. He explained that the orange colored bases, which would more visible, would assist in preventing injuries and collisions. a very reasonable price. Council Member Marty reported that the Minnesota Sports Federation would be holding a volleyball tournament at the Mounds View Community Center, on April 17 and 18. He stated a Day Camp has been scheduled to take place from mid-June to mid-August, for children age 5 to 9. He indicated the activities would include swimming, field trips and various sports. He stated an Upward Bound Outreach would be held in the spring for children in grades 4 through 6, who require a little extra guidance, and are recommended for this program by their teachers. He advised that this Outreach is funded at no cost to the City, and is a means to help these children. Council Member Marty reported that the Community Center is currently holding an open gym, which is attended by 30 to 40 children every weekend. He noted that in light of the possibility that Woodcrest Park would be utilized as a wetland mitigation site, the Commission is planning to research the possibility of relocating the playground equipment at that site to Random Park. He explained that Random Park is the only other park in the City that is located on the south side of Highway 10, and the playground equipment at this park is primarily for very young children. Council Member Marty noted that the Commission requested the method of delivery of the Mounds View Matter be examined, as a number of residents have indicated they have not received their copies of the newsletter. Mayor Coughlin extended his appreciation to Council Member Marty for filling in for him that date, at the Stormwater Management Seminar, which he was unable to attend, due to a recurring bout of the flu. Council Member Marty indicated that he and Community Development Director, Rick Jopke attended this seminar, and he found it to be very informative. He stated a variety of ideas had come forward, a number of which have been around for 20 years or so, however, have never really been implemented. He indicated that different cities in the area, including Stillwater, Maplewood and Woodbury are beginning to implement some of the stormwater practices that have been utilized in the eastern portions of the country. Council Member Marty stated an individual from the Parks and Recreation Commission who was also present at this seminar, had indicated that in some of the business areas in Scandinavia, they are utilizing roof top gardens, in order to maintain the green space. He explained that they would be researching the potential of utilizing these types of gardens on top of buildings, to assist in accommodating some of the stormwater. He advised that they would commence this project at two picnic areas, which are proposed to be located near Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun in the future. He indicated additional information had come forward, which he had passed on to Mary Malerick, Chair of the Streets Policies Committee, and she would follow up on this information prior to completion of the Committee's final report to the Council.