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Lakeside Park. A discussion ensued regarding the name change of Lakeside Park. A suggestion was made by Commissioner Starr to involve past members of Playground, Inc. in the Lakeside Park Improvement Planning Committee. After further discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Stevenson, seconded by Commissioner Silvis, to table the name change issue until input can be received from Playground, Inc. members, and until members of Playground, Inc. are adequately recognized for their contribution to the establishment of Lakeside Park. Motion passed: 4 ayes, 0 nayes. SILVER VIEW TASK FORCE Director Saarion stated that the final meeting of the task force had been held and that the Silver View Task Force proposal was being copied. It will be mailed to Commissioners prior to the joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission, Task Force and City Council on Monday, May 7 at 5:00 p.m. Director Saarion stated that the proposal followed the master plan fairly close. The only predicted controversy could be with the proposed seasonal maintenance person for Silver View Park. Commissioner Stevenson asked if there would be enough work for one person, eight hours per day, five days per week. Director Saarion responded that there could be enough work with maintaining the wood chip paths, trimming and pruning trees and bushes, cleaning the picnic shelter and maintaining the buffer zone, park inspections and other work. The Commissioners inquired on the date of the Celebrate MN dedication of the picnic shelter. Chairperson Burmeister stated that a date was to be set up this next week, and suggested that a meeting day be chosen to plan the dedication. A meeting date of Thursday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. was decided. Director Saarion to contact Mayor Hankner to invite her to the meeting. In addition, Celebrate MN dedication, Director Saarion suggested that this meeting also include a meeting with Decision Resources regarding the recent City Survey. 2