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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes February 10, 2003 Page 2 1 discussions with the subcontractors regarding the schedule adding that they requested a letter of 2 explanation outlining the reasons why work could not be continued. 3 4 Mr. Kost reviewed the spring schedule stating that it would include corrective grading for the 5 fields. He stated that the hockey boards and rinks are completed. He reviewed the pavilion 6 plaza area and concrete sidewalks noting that the next step would be Varsity baseball and 7 practice fields. He explained that they anticipated the need for adjustments to the grade in order 8 to avert excessive runoff from the school property. He further explained that they are trying to 9 improve drainage for the fields. He reviewed issues with the adjacent practice field with respect 10 to cutting into the swail and the contractor using bad topsoil twice. He stated that they have 11 developed a final finished grading plan noting that the drain tiles were not installed properly. He 12 stated that they are not operating to specifications and suggested reinstalling the drain tile. He 13 reviewed the process with the Commission. He reviewed the excessive drainage from the 14 parking lot area clarifying that it is a school issue. He explained that they reviewed the area and 15 provided a cost estimate to the school. He reviewed the cost estimate with the Commission 16 stating that the school has not made a decision. 17 18 Ms. Dunn clarified that the school is aware of the cost estimate and need for approval. Mr. Kost 19 confirmed that they have met with individuals from the school and suggested scheduling a 20 meeting to discuss further. 22 Mr. Zurbey asked Ms. Dunn if they have approved the cutting along the lower level and 23 reinstalling the trench drain. 24 25 Mr. Kost clarified the proposed reinstallation of the trench drain noting that each improvement 26 helps reduce the offsite flow. He reviewed the additional trail work stating that the bituminous 27 contractor would be working in the area of the trail and parking lot. He explained that they 28 would try to redirect the drainage from the trails away from the fields. He further explained that 29 several discussions were had to determine how they could gain a quick erosion control 30 mechanism by sodding or use a wood fiber blanket. He provided the Commission with a brief 31 overview of the wood fiber blanket process that would include a corrective grading on all fields 32 subject to erosion. He explained that placing the fabric would help alleviate the erosion during 33 the seeding process. 34 35 Mr. Zurbey asked if the fabric was a white nylon. Mr. Kost explained that the fabric is made of 36 wood fibers and a green plastic type material that is very sensitive to UV rays. He further 37 explained that the material breaks down over a period of time from the sunlight adding that the 38 material is fairly lightweight. 39 40 Commissioner Wagner asked Ms. Dunn to follow up on the status of the trench drain with the 41 school and provide an update to the Commission. Mr. Kost clarified that the trench drain is not 4/ part of the plan adding that it is a suggestion. Public Works Director Hartman stated that he could follow up with the school noting that he has scheduled meetings with the school to discuss 44 storm and curb issues. 45