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MOUNDS VIEW PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Thursday, July 16, 1998 6:30 p.m., Conf. Rm. C CALL TO ORDER: Chair Silvis called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL: Commissioners present included Chair Silvis, Commissioners Dentz, Stevenson, Starr and Benz. Councilmember Gunn and Director Saarion were also in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion was made by Commissioner Benz and seconded by Commissioner Dentz to approre the minutes of June 25, 1998. Motion passed unanimously. NAME OF PARKS Councilmember Gunn distributed a copy of the resolution passed by the City Council approving the addition of "Lions" Lakeside Park. Upon discussion, it was confirmed that while an earlier resolution four years ago was not in favor of naming the park after persons or organizations, this was a different time. Commissioner Dentz commented that he was still not in favor or naming parks after persons or organizations. Motion was made by Commissioner Stei,enson and seconded by Commissioner Benz to approve the addition of "Lions" to Lakeside Park name. Motion passed 3 aye, l nay. UPDATES: Commissioners asked about programs and Director Saarion provided updated information on what was going on, programs concluded, programs in progress, and programs yet to begin. Fall activity registrations for youth soccer leagues and adult softball leagues are being received currently. Saarion informed the Commission that both City Hall large softball field and Hillview Park ballfield will be closed down in the Fall for improvements including regrading so as to improve draining. In addition, Saarion informed the Commission that the City will be soliciting proposals for management of the Community Center. The City will submit a proposal. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Silvis made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Starr. Motion passed unanimously.