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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2001 Page 6 In response to an inquiry from Hartman, Mr. Kost explained that the anticipated cost for 2 electrical was $300,000, and the estimate is at$400,000 (including about $87,500 for circuitry 3 and controls). 'Jenson pointed out that the overall cost of the project is still within projections. 4 VI. APPOINT CONSTRUCTION LIAISON FOR CENTRAL PARK REDEVELOPMENT. 5 Jindra and Wagner are both interested in acting as the Construction Liaison for Central Park 6 Redevelopment. It was agreed by the Parks Commissioners that both Jindra and Wagner will act 7 as Construction Liaisons as it will be a lengthy project, and one of them can serve as an alternate. 8 VII. REPORTS. 9 A. Community Services. 10 Skrivseth reported that the summer playground program numbers from last year as follows: 11 64 children, first through fifth grades, M-F afternoons. 12 30 children, 3 years old to 5 years old, three mornings a week. 13 Skrivseth inquired as to whether the new shelter will be available by the summer of 2002 to 14 which she was informed that it will not be as this is a two-year project. B. School Board. 7 None. 18 19 C. Sports Boosters. 20 Zurbey reported that a meeting was held with the subcommittee where the plan was distributed 21 and asked for feedback, but no feedback was received except a question regarding drinking 22 fountains. Jindra noted that the plan includes 3 or 4 drinking fountains. 23 24 Zurbey added that there is a concern with backstops in regard to foul balls and the subcommittee 25 discussed raising the height of the fences on the outfields. Varsity and Junior Varsity will be 24 26 A. and the others will be 20 ft. 27 Jenson noted that the slope from the Varsity .outfield to the hockey rink will go from a 3%grade 28- to a 1% grade. Zurbey commented that a 3 ft. retaining-wall is being considered, along a section 29 of the fire road by the outfield. Ganley, Jenson, and Zurbey agreed that a gate in the fence should 30 be added for access from near the gym. 31 VIII. OTHER BUSINESS. 32 Jindra gave an update that Hennepin Parks has made an offer to purchase the Salvation Army 33 property. This will require the support of the City Council. Ganley stated he would encourage the 4[5 City Council approval. Jindra added that those who would like to show their support are welcome to attend the City 36 Council meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2001.