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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes June 14, 2004 Page 3 1 2 V. REPORTS. 3 4 A. Community Services. 5 6 None. 7 8 B. School Board. 9 10 School Board Representative Diane Dunn stated that on June 4th 109 students graduated from St. 11 Anthony Senior High School. She stated that both the Choir and the band are preparing for their annual 12 trips and reviewed. She stated that she has also heard a number of compliments regarding the park 13 adding that she wanted to be sure to pass on the good words to the Commission. 14 15 C. Sports Boosters. 16 17 Mr. Zurbey stated that they have gotten a lot of positive comments on the fields and agreed that the 18 fields have turned out very nicely. He thanked Coach Urdahl and the players for the additional work 19 they have done. He explained that currently anyone playing on the varsity fields is also responsible for 20 helping maintain the area. He stated that they would like to set this as a precedent for the other fields noting that there is not enough equipment available to implement out to all of the fields. He stated that z2 when they are responsible for the maintenance the players begin to take ownership and pride in the 23 fields. He stated that he would like to acknowledge Kathy Knapp noting that she and her group did a 24 great job this year with the scheduling. He stated that the lights are working great noting that they are 25 very localized and not overlapping into the neighborhoods. He referenced the sprinlder system and 26 asked Public Works Director Hartman if the system should be coming on during rainy periods. He 27 expressed concerned and asked if this would be resolved. Public Works Director Hartman 28 acknowledged that they had two problems with the sprinlder system noting that the rain sensor was not 29 functioning and there was a wiring problem at the control box. He stated that both have been resolved. 30 31 Mr. Zurbey stated that some of the fields have low spots that could use additional agriline and reviewed 32 the areas with the Commission. He asked what would be done along the batting cage area. Public 33 Works Director Hartman stated that he discussed this issue with Mr. Koechlien adding that they have 34 decided to move forward with getting outside pricing on the bituminous curb. 35 36 Chair Jindra stated that there is a considerable amount of puddling at the bottom of the stairs by the 37 main entrance. She expressed concerns stating that water should not be collecting or sitting for long 38 periods of time in that area. Public Works Director Hartman stated that he discussed this issue with Mr. 39 Koechlien and it was explained that this is something Veit should take care of. Chair Jindra stated that 40 it is a very large puddle and asked that it be resolved. Public Works Director Hartman stated that he 41 would follow-up with Mr. Koechlien and update the Commission. 42 VI. OTHER BUSINESS. 44 45 Chair Jindra referenced the May Bulletin noting that there was an article regarding a Community