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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes March 10, 2003 Page 6 1 for Commission review before making that determination. Council Liaison Sparks suggested 2 meeting to review the location on Thursday, March 13, 2003. 3 4 Commissioner Ganley stated that the lower field turf is practically non-existent due to bad soil 5 and constant flooding in the area. He asked how long they would need to wait for the hydro- 6 seed to take before they could use the fields to play. Mr. Hubmer explained that hydro seeding 7 was done last spring adding that they returned in the fall to re -seed. He stated that they are 8 hoping that it would take off well by this spring. He stated that they would like to bring in some 9 topsoil for the grass. 10 11 Commissioner Ganley clarified that the Commission was told the grass would have to be cut at 12 least three times before the area could be used. Mr. Hubmer stated that would be the ideal, as it 13 would allow the grass to get a good hold. Chair Jindra asked, with ideal conditions, when could 14 they hydro -seed. Mr. Hubmer stated that with ideal weather conditions they could probably 15 begin around the first week of May. He stated that it could be awhile noting that the frost went 16 pretty deep this year. 17 18 Mr. Zurbey asked if they would be able to seed earlier if they brought in the topsoil. Mr. 19 Hubmer stated that the key issue is getting the equipment onto the soil. He stated that as soon as 20 the ground is dry enough to get the equipment out they could begin to seed. 2. Chair Jindra asked if they are looking for a decision from the Commission. Mr. Hubmer stated 23 that they would like a decision. He explained that timing is an issue stating that they would like 24 a decision so they could place the order for the building and bring the contractor onboard. 25 26 Chair Jindra asked if they would be able to stake the area this week and show how it would 27 actually impact the field. She clarified that the other location is no longer an option. Mr. 28 Hubmer explained that the other location is not an option. He stated that it would involve a 29 complete redesign that would add expenses and impact the ballfields. 30 31 Mr. Zurbey referenced the doors and asked if they would be able to open a door on the side 32 where the windows are located. He explained that this would provide easier access for the 33 children and eliminate the need for them to walk around the building. 34 35 Commissioner Gebhardt asked how much it would cost to install a basketball court and where 36 would they put the court. Mr. Hubmer stated that it would not be very expensive noting that it 37 would probably cost an additional $1000. He stated that they would review how everything 38 would fit and provide the Commission with an update on their findings. 39 40 Commissioner Ganley stated that if they seed in the spring would they be willing to return in the 41 fall for possible repairs. Mr. Hubmer stated that they would be willing to do spot repairs. 42 z Chair Jindra asked if they could plan for completion by late summer. Mr. Hubmer stated that he 44 is concerned about the potential wet conditions. He stated that there is a chance they could be 45 completed by late summer adding that he did not want to commit at this time.