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The Commission replied to Mr. LaHoud's concerns <br />informing him that the change to Hillview's large <br />rinks originally began with complaints from <br />neighbors regarding water drainage. The water from <br />the rinks drained into their yards. In efforts to <br />remedy the situation, the City moved the rinks <br />further away from homes, decreased the size and <br />installed a French drainage system. The drainage of <br />the park limits the area that rinks can be placed. <br />Because the demand for both a hockey and pleasure <br />rink was requested, both facilities were offered in <br />decreased size. The water problems of the neighbors <br />has been rectified, but the result is a decrease in <br />skating facilities at Hillview Park. <br />The Commission informed Mr. LaHoud that a larger <br />pleasure rink at Groveland and Hillview Park were <br />provided last year after the Council received his <br />request. The pleasure rink at Hillview is as large as <br />possible due to the parks drainage system. The <br />pleasure rink at Groveland too is limited in size due <br />to other park facilities. <br />Staff noted Mr. LaHoud's list of maintenance needs <br />regarding Hillview hockey rink. This list will be <br />forwarded to the Public Works Department. <br />FESTIVAL IN THE PARK Staff and Commissioners reviewed "Festival in the <br />Park". Most Commissioners attended the Festival. It <br />was agreed that the weather hampered attendance, <br />but that entertainment, community organization <br />participation and fireworks were enjoyed by those in <br />attendance. <br />SILVER VIEW PARK <br />IMPROVEMENT PLAN Staff informed the Commission that the City Council <br />passed the motion to approve the Silver View Park <br />Improvement Plan with the addition of "no lights on <br />the softball fields." <br />The Commission expressed concern regarding the <br />reduction in the buffer areas and the inclusion of <br />more mowing in the pond area. <br />Staff informed the Commission of intentions of <br />requesting donations from the Lions Club for <br />playground equipment. The Commission suggested <br />that different options for funding be given to the <br />Lions Club to provide better chances of funding. <br />2 <br />