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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes May 10, 2004 Page 2 1 the tree replacement noting that they would be reviewing the park at the end of May or first week of 2 June to determine the trees that would be replaced. He referenced the infield issues noting that the 3 Public Works department addressed the issues and it is his understanding the work has been completed. 4 Public Works Director Hartman confirmed. He stated that the batting cages are still a problem noting 5 that there is still a need to find funding to resolve the erosion problems. He explained that the plan 6 would include the installation of a curb to redirect the water, which is an additional cost. He stated that 7 the hay bails would be removed, the drinking fountain would be touched up with paint and he is 8 following up on the netting. 9 10 Chair Jindra asked if these items would be completed in time for the Grand Opening. She also asked if 11 there was anything that the Public Works staff could help with. She asked Mr. Koechlien to follow up 12 on the open items with Public Works Director Hartman noting that the Commission wants Central Park 13 looking its' best for the Grand Opening. Mr. Koechlien reviewed the timeline with the Commission 14 stating that he would work together with Public Works Director Hartman to have the park ready for the 15 Grand Opening. 16 17 Chair Jindra asked if the City is responsible for watering the trees. Mr. Koechlien stated that watering 18 of the new trees is still covered under the maintenance contract. He stated that John Hopko is 19 responsible for the landscaping and reviewed with the Commission. 20 Chair Jindra stated that the hockey boards look nice and the fields generally look good. She expressed 22 concerns noting the recent hard rain and asked Public Works Director Hartman to review the fields for 23 potential flooding. Public Works Director Hartman stated that the fields appeared to be in good 24 condition and reviewed with the Commission. 25 26 Mr. Koechlien assured the Commission that it is his hope to have the park ready for the Grand Opening. 27 He stated that the biggest concern is the seeding and reviewed the soil conditions and seeding process 28 with the Commission. Chair Jindra asked if irrigation would help resolve the erosion issues. Mr. 29 Koechlien stated that it would help and assure the Commission that he would stay on top of the seeding. 30 31 Chair Jindra referenced the lights and asked who would be responsible for ensuring that the field lights 32 are turned off after sports events. Public Works Director Hartman stated that Mr. Zurbey would have to 33 coordinate the lighting. Chair Jindra asked Public Works Director Hartman to coordinate with Mr. 34 Zurbey. Public Works Director Hartman stated that he would work with Kathy regarding the schedule 35 and lighting. 36 37 B. Update for Central Park Grand Opening 38 39 Chair Jindra reviewed the subcommittee meetings noting that they discussed various items such as 40 entertainment and food for the event. She stated that she would be presenting and reviewing the event 41 with City Council at their next Regular Council meeting. She asked the Commission if there were any 42 items, not identified, that should be included in her presentation to Council. 44 Commissioner Hallada stated that the food budget should be included for discussion. Commissioner 45 Knudson agreed stating that she had been in touch with both Rainbow Foods and Cub Foods. She stated