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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes February 10, 2003 Page 7 1 2 A. Community Services. 3 4 Diane Skrivseth was not present due to illness. 5 6 B. School Board. 7 8 Denise Dunn stated that the School Board and the City Council would be meeting to tour the 9 Public Works Department and the Fire Station. 10 11 C. Sports Boosters. 12 13 Mr. Zurbey referenced the Stone House Project stating that there would be new construction in 14 the area. He explained that a contractor has a developed a program to rebuild the liquor store 15 that would include a Sports Bar and additional retail building space. He stated that the Fire 16 Station would be temporarily moved to Public Works until they could find a permanent home. 17 He stated that they are reviewing 5-6 possible options for a new location. He explained that part 18 of the contract for the Sports Bar includes pull -tabs. He stated that the pull -tabs generate 19 approximately $120,000.00, which in turn goes back to the Community. 20 He referenced the dugouts stating he would provide the Commission with an update of the 22 design for discussion at the next Commission meeting. He reviewed funding stating that they 23 have received $20,000.00 in contributions noting that the coaches have also received donated 24 time and dollars towards the project. 25 26 He stated that they need pads around the poles in the fields and that they would be back in 27 business with enough time to contribute to the costs. He explained that there is a plan in place 28 stating that Gary should present the plan to the Commission. Chair Jindra suggested including 29 Gary on the next agenda. Mr. Zurbey suggested having someone from the school attend the next 30 Commission meeting to present the plan. He stated that they have the slab and benches adding 31 that they have not been installed due to funding. He suggested volunteers to do the installation 32 or ask the school to take it on 33 34 Chair Jindra noted that the timing could be an issue noting it is helpful for them to educate the 35 public. Public Works Director Hartman stated that they could be ready by end of March but 36 suggested aiming for April timeframe. 37 38 VI. OTHER BUSINESS. 39 40 A. Chances to the Park Commission 41 41 Council Liaison Sparks stated that the Council has requested that the Park Commission meetings be on cable television similar to the City Council and Planning Commission. She explained that 44 the purpose of the request is to improve communication between the Parks Commission and 45 Public. She stated that it would help to avoid misunderstanding of statements. She stated that