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Item: 7A <br /> MOUNDS VIEW <br /> PUBLIC WORKS • PARKS&RECREATION <br /> Here are some improvements that IBL would like to see at the Silver View fields and at <br /> City Hall Field. <br /> Silver View <br /> 1. Fencing along the 1st and 3rd baselines- Ideally we would like to see the fencing <br /> extended all the way down the lines but if that is not possible or financial feasible then <br /> we would like to see fencing extended past the infield. Included in the fencing, we would <br /> like to see the existing fences by the benches made higher. This is requested because <br /> of safety issues between the fields. The hill in between the two fields is a great spot for <br /> spectators but with the current height of the fences, many foul balls (line drives <br /> especially) hit or nearly hit many spectators. <br /> 2.Warm up areas for pitchers and catchers- IBL would like to see two pitching rubbers <br /> and two home plates on each field down the 1st and 3rd baselines (out of the field of <br /> play). <br /> 3. Dugouts (chain link, concrete, wood)-This would be beneficial for safety reasons <br /> and the look of the field. Again many foul balls come from the opposing field and land in <br /> or near the current benches. Dugouts would dramatically improve safety and <br /> functionality of the current benches. <br /> 4. Shed - IBL would like to have a shed near the two fields, which could house field <br /> maintenance equipment(chalker, rakes, hand field dragger, etc.) and equipment for IBL <br /> (mounds, batting equipment, etc.). IBL would be willing to incur and/or help with the cost <br /> of placing a shed at Silver View. This way we would be able to greatly improve the <br /> ability of hosting tournaments, help with home games and have equipment on hand to <br /> maintain the field for practices. Similar to the boxes behind home plate, this shed could <br /> be accessed with a number code lock or key. <br /> 5. Batting cage -This is definitely a "wish list" item for IBL. I am not sure if there would <br /> be room for this to become a reality. <br /> 6. Re-leveling of the infield to take out low spots that flood easily with rain. <br /> 7. Removal of the padding in both batters boxes. Due to the padding, the home plate on <br /> both fields is not aligned with the pitchers mounds and foul lines. <br />