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FORESTER WRISKEY'S <br />REPORT (CONT'D) Reforestation programs involving community groups <br />such as the Pinewood School Arbor Day projects, <br />scout troop plantings and the Friday Nite Special Ed <br />Club projects were presented. Forester Wriskey <br />stated that although many seedlings were planted, <br />1989 was not a good year for them because no real <br />moisture was present in the soil 12-18 inches below <br />the ground. <br />Commissioner Trettel requested that an article be <br />written for the May/June City Newsletter informing <br />residents of the need to water park trees. He also <br />suggested that in order to conserve water, specific <br />quantities of water needed for the size of the trees <br />be given. <br />Commissioner Trettel asked Forester Wriskey what <br />his plans were if the drought conditions were a <br />permanent issue. Forester Wriskey stated that <br />arborist are currently developing drought tolerant <br />species of trees and that if the drought conditions <br />continue past 1990, the City will begin to plant the <br />more drought tolerant trees. <br />TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE <br />GRANT UPDATE Administrative Assistant Linke reviewed Director <br />Saarion's memo regarding the Transportation Vehicle <br />Grant, and stated that Steps III and IV had been <br />delivered to the State Department of Transportation <br />on Tuesday, February 20. <br />ICE RINK EVALUATION Athletic Coordinator Johnson reviewed the <br />attendance statistics for the ice rinks with the <br />Commission. The Commission was informed that the <br />rinks were closed for the season due to lack of ice. <br />The letter written to Mr. Bill Heslin was distributed <br />to the Commission and reviewed, stating that the Ice <br />Age Broomball Tournament was very successful event <br />and that the city and Irondale staff cooperated to <br />make it an enjoyable activity. <br />GREENFIELD PARK <br />BASEBALL FIELD UPDATE Staff reviewed the memorandum regarding Greenfield <br />Park baseball field. As of yet, there has not been <br />any donations received by the Mounds View Athletic <br />Association. Staff will keep the Commission apprised <br />of any progress. <br />2 L <br />