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GREENFIELD PARK BASEBALL FIELD Staff reported that the Mounds View Athletic Association has been unsuccessful in raising adequate funds to completely remodel Greenfield Park. Il was agreed upon by the department and MVAA to request that the $14,000 budgeted for 1990 on fencing. Director Saarion presented options to the Commission and opened the floor up for discussion. The Commission agreed that the higher fence is better than extending the fence into the wetland. Staff stated that the MVAA will consider using a $500 donation received to construct an equipment shed and that they would be partially responsible for grooming the field. The Commission asked if a warning track would be installed. Staff responded that a warning track would be constructed. The Commission agreed that the bleachers should be moved as shown on the diagram. Staff noted that a letter would be written to the residents whose yards abutted the park informing them of the proposed action. A motion was made by Chairperson Burmeister, seconded by Commissioner Starr to approve the proposed Greenfield baseball field fencing and other revisions as shown on diagram. Motion passed: 4 ayes, 0 nayes Director Saarion added that the MVAA has requested that staff perform NYSCA training for their volunteer coaches. This training will be done on May 5. Staff is excited about the receptiveness of the MVAA regarding certification. It was desireable for MVAA coaches to be certified to ensure liability insurance, especially since a great number of games are played on City fields. NEXT MEETING The Commission was reminded that the next meeting will be a joint meeting with Spring Lake Park on May 241 1990 beginning at the Lakeside Beach House. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Stevenson, seconded by Commissioner Silvis to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Motion passed: 4 ayes, 0 nayes. Respectfully submitted, Mary aarion, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry 4