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'Parks Commission Meeting Minutes May 10, 2004 Page 3 1 that she has received pricing for food items noting that she would provide the estimates to Chair Jindra 2 for inclusion. 3 4 Chair Jindra provided the Commission with a brief overview of her presentation noting that it is her 5 hope to receive direction from Council regarding the budget and they can then move forward with the 6 planning for the Grand Opening event. 7 8 C. Silver Point Park Update 9 10 Chair Jindra asked if the fields at Silver Point Park had been reviewed recently and if the seeding had 11 taken. Public Works Director Hartman stated that several areas were reseeded and it appears that some 12 is taking. He stated that the Public Works crews are in the parks regularly noting that due to the rain 13 they would be reviewing the areas. 14 15 Commissioner Ganley noted that the areas are difficult to get to for watering and asked if it is solely 16 dependent upon rainfall or is there a watering schedule. Public Works Director Hartman explained that 17 the Public Works crews have been watering the area regularly and reviewed with the Commission. 18 19 V. REPORTS. 20 A. Community Services. 22 23 None. 24 25 B. School Board. 26 27 School Board Representative Rick Dunn reviewed the baseball dedication event with the Commission 28 noting that it was very nice to see the Mayor and City Council Member representation at the event. He 29 stated that the event and games have been very well attended noting that it is a real tribute to the park to 30 see the people using the park and having all of the fields being used again. He thanked the Commission 31 for all of their hard work and also for their encouragement and support with respect to the improvements 32 on the varsity fields. He stated that it is their hope, once the Softball Boosters are going, that they can 33 begin to contribute to the maintenance of the parks. He stated that they are in beautiful condition now 34 and they would like to work together with the City Staff to keep the area well maintained. 35 36 Chair Jindra thanked Mr. Dunn for the compliments and agreed that it is great to have the park back to 37 enjoy. She stated that the dedication was a great event noting that everyone had a good time. 38 39 Mr. Dunn stated that this would be the home park for both the VFW and American Legion teams. He 40 stated that they might also have some games going the day of the Grand Opening noting that it would be 41 a great time for everyone. C. Sports Boosters. 44 45 Chair Jindra stated that Mr. Zurbey was not able to attend this evening. She noted that he shared his