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SILVER VIEW PARK PICNIC SHELTER (CONT'D) GREENFIELD BASEBALL DIAMOND -13 - Commissioner Starr suggested representatives from community groups such as scouts and churches as they would be using the shelter. Chairperson Burmeister stated that it would be a fast hardworking committee. Mayor Hankner asked that the Commission recommend individuals or groups to participate and have the City Council direct staff to organize the committee. Commissioner Starr suggested two park board members, one councilmember, one senior citizen and possibly Gary Jones from the Planning Commission as he is also a resident from the Silver Lake Park area. It was also suggested that Peg Mountin be contacted as an alternate if Mr. Jones is unable to participate. Councilmember Quick suggested that since Jerry Linke had originally designed the park shelter structure, that he be contacted to help with the redesign process. Chairperson Burmeister said that he would contact Mr. Linke. A motion was made by Chairperson Burmeister, seconded by Commissioner Silvis to present a list of proposed Park Shelter Committee members to the City Council at the next council meeting. Motion carried: 4 ayes, 0 nayes. Staff distributed a letter from Mr. Neal Valley, a Mounds View resident and coach of the Mounds View Athletic Association. He was concerned with the deteriorating condition of the Greenfield baseball diamond. He would like to see improved turf, a sprinkling system and longer outfield fences and dugouts. Staff stated that there was adequate room at Greenfield to expand the centerfield and left field fences. Turf improvement may be an expensive project because the top soil is poor. A sprinkling system would be desireable. These items are not in the five year capital improvement plan.