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Oakwood and Hillview Playground Equipment Replacement Project Update – The equipment has been delivered. The drainage system at Oakwood has been installed. The equipment at Oakwood has been tentatively scheduled to be installed in late September. The equipment at Hillview is scheduled to be removed next week. The contractor will add border curbing on all three playground areas (Oakwood, Hillview, and Random) during the second week in September. The contractor will start installing the Hillview playground equipment shortly after that (about 3 days). The playground equipment at Oakwood will be installed by City crews in late September. . The YMCA Advisory Committee Meeting Update – There was a meeting on August 6, 2007. Park Sign Replacement Program Update – one half of the park signs are budgeted to be upgraded in 2007 and the other half in 2008. Pictures of the signs will be presented at the meeting. A third option was discussed to use the style of option 1, with only blue and green colors in option 2. Motion by Kunz, 2nd by Peterson to choose option 1. Motion Passed 3-2. Silver View Pond Aerator – Two aerators have been installed at Silver View Pond. The aerators are currently being operated on a temporary basis is to determine their effectiveness. $5,000 has been included in the proposed 2008 Budget to run electrical lines to these aerators. Direct staff to get an actual cost of installation with timers. Spring Lake – A member of the proposed Spring Lake Owners Association approached Staff on August 6, 2007 regarding submitting a permit for weed removal within the lake for 2007. Staff contacted Neil Vanderboshen of the DNR in regards to submitting a permit application. Mr. Vanderboshen stated not to submit the permit citing that the deadline for submittal was August 1, 2007. Mr. Vanderboshen also informed Staff that it was late in the year for this treatment – this type of permit expires on September 1st. This permit is for “recreational access”. Mr. Vanderboshen stated that the area near the fishing was already treated. Parks Promotional Video – A suggestion has been made to re-execute the parks video in the summer when there is activity (softball, baseball, etc) going on. The City has hired a full time cable coordinator, Vanessa Van Alstine. Ms. Van Alstine is schedule to start employment with the City on August 29th. Once settled into her new position, Ms. Van Alstine can assist in the creation of this video. The Commission may want to consider discussing the details of this video at this meeting. Bethlehem Baptist Church has donated $6,632.50 to the City of Mounds View Parks and Recreation Department. These funds will be deposited into to the Park Dedication Fund. Any Other Reports? NONE 8. Request for future agenda items/other business Items for September 27th Agenda *Oakwood neighborhood meeting *Skatepark information *Lakeside Lions Park playground *Park Promotion Video *Memorial Program *Coach of the Year Criteria 9. Motion by Arel to adjourn. 2nd by Kroeger. Motion Passed 5-0. Adjourn at 8:27 PM