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• MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION May 26, 1994 6: 30 p.m. Park site visits CALL TO ORDER: The site tour began once everyone was present. ROLL CALL: Commissioners present included Chair Burmeister, Commissioners Trettel, Starr, Stevenson, Long, and Silvis. Commissioner Dentz was coaching a game. Director Saarion and Council member Trude were also present. SILVER VIEW ISSUE: The first visit was to the location of the homerun balls in the area of the left field of ballfield #2 . The problem has been balls that go over the fence and hit the berm skimming into the Manor Homes. Dented siding has been a result with fears • of broken windows. Upon discussion of options including a higher fence, and netting, it was the recommendation of the Commission that the option of additional pine trees be looked into as a natural barrier, hoping to keep the aesthetical integrity of the park intact. POTENTIAL PARK PROP. : The Commissioners next visit was to the property located on Woodale and Pleasant View Dr. where two parcels of property are available for purchase. Director Saarion is preparing a grant for the possible purchase and development of this property. OAKWOOD: On to Oakwood Park to see the new safety fencing along the players benches. The park was busy with a baseball game. GREENFIELD: To inspect the new netting which was installed to alleviate the foul balls going into the adjacent neighbor' s back yards. HILLVIEW: Commissioner Stevenson heard from users that the reflection of the white rollerblade surface at • Hillview Park was to glaring in the sunlight. The white is necessary for efficient and effective rink development. GOLF COURSE: The final visit was a tour of the golf course,