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*Having water for the band: Use our sponsorship donations would be used to purchase water for the band. *Televising issues: VanAlstine determined where CTV truck, trailer and scaffolding will be located in order to televise. *Band uses PA system to announce the upcoming song, not amplifying the music. VanAlstine will be in contact with band director about connecting CTV with the PA system. *VanAlstine will contact band representative about seating arrangement and perhaps having a rep in the CTV van to help with performance video. *In case of cancellation, band representation should contact Pat Prindle who will then notify Van Alstine and City Hall to post on electronic board. b. Ball field improvements. *Groveland ball field needs overhaul according to PIP. Replace backstop with overhang backstop, fill in low spots of outfield, adjust infield size and shape with 60’ base path with base pegs. Install irrigation for field and around building. Suggestion to overlap new backstop with existing bench fencing by bringing in backstop and extending a few feet to create overlap. Direct Staff to provide a plan and schedule of work before installation. Silver View fencing needs fencing between backstops and bench fencing at both fields. Entrance should be at backstop. Direct staff to investigate feasibility of adding height to the 6-foot bench fence to reach 8-10 feet, or just put in an 8-foot fencing from bench fence toward backstop. Determine what is safest for players. Bases and pitching pad at Silver View: In April, directed Staff to order 6 movable pegs. Dazenski and Arel to set distances. Remove front pitching rubbers at all fields. Staff to determine storage of items. This will be done next week along with the installation of a new Jox Box on S.V. #1. The base pegs and Jox Box have been received. Lambert Park: Direct Staff investigate best fencing options between backstop and bench, which will also allow for pleasure rink ice flooding. c. Eagle Scout recognition: Set date to honor Eagle Scouts that helped with parks. There are five and should have two more and they may be able to make the June meeting. Dazenski will arrange to have plaques made for June presentation. d. Farmer’s Market: Would the Commission support the development of a committee to include a PRF Commissioner, EDC Commissioner, and interested residents to explore the possibility of a Farmer’s Market in Mounds View in 2010? Although supportive of the idea, the Commission does not see a Farmer’s Market under the realm of the Park, Recreation, and Forestry Commission unless a park is directly involved with the location. 7. New Business: a. Park Tour conducted prior to meeting. Parks included: Silver View, Lambert, Oakwood, Groveland, and a Hillview drive-by. The Commission toured Silver View, Lambert, Oakwood and Groveland. Parks look good and were all being well used. Ball field improvements. Discussed Lambert Building and possible location of a new building. Discussed development of a document that lists major park upgrades. Items to include might be playground replacement, trail or ball field upgrades, larger building repairs. DeBar has this as a goal to document quarterly.