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-5- <br /> Commissioner <br /> 5- <br /> Commissioner Stevenson made a motion to <br /> proceed with the Hillview RelocationPark <br /> of <br /> redevelopment including : <br /> the building , permanent• foundation, <br /> lete landscaping , P <br /> ramps and stairs , <br /> regrading and installation of flat <br /> drain, electrical work for building , <br /> and installation of outfield fence. <br /> He further moved that the Commission <br /> request additional funds from the City <br /> Council to complete the electrical work <br /> at Hillview Park. The motion was <br /> Motion <br /> seconded by Commissioner Long. <br /> passed: 6 ayes , 0 nayes. <br /> Commissioner Starr made a motion that <br /> the installation of the tot lot <br /> equipment commence as soon as staff <br /> becomes available to do the work. The <br /> motion was seconded by Commissioner <br /> Silvis. Motion passed: 6 ayes , 0 <br /> nayes. <br /> THE PARK Director Saarion reviewed the "Festival <br /> FESTIVAL IN in the Park" celebration. She stated <br /> that the City Council had requested <br /> information regarding the possibility <br /> of changing the "Festival" to <br /> September. A motion was made by <br /> • Commissioner Long , seconded by <br /> Commissioner Stevenson to recommend <br /> that the "Festival in the Park" <br /> celebration be held in September <br /> Motion passed: 6 ayes , 0 nayes. <br /> FRIENDS OF THE PARKS Director Saarion reviewed information <br /> sent to the Commission regarding a <br /> request for a donation to the Ramsey <br /> County Friends of the Parks Committee <br /> which is studying the need for <br /> additional park facilities in Ramsey <br /> County. A motion was made by <br /> Commissioner Silvis , seconded by <br /> Commission Long to donate $50. 00 to <br /> the Ramsey County <br /> sFriends <br /> aof the <br /> Parks. Motion passed: <br /> nayes. <br /> eo le <br /> DROUGHT AFFECTS ON PARKS Director Saarion stateortd hatytwo p P <br /> were employed by e <br /> Department for watering o ly.it Bececauaussed <br /> the flowers are annuals , <br /> to let the flowers survive in the <br /> elements and concentrate on watering <br /> trees only because they are becoming <br /> • greatly stressed because of the <br /> drought. Trees are being <br /> which is unavoidable, but Forester <br /> Wriskey plans to replace the lost <br /> trees with more drought resistant <br /> varieties. <br />