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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes May 12, 2003 Page 2 1 seeding, by the end of this month. He clarified that the parking lot and playground equipment would be 2 installed at a later date. He noted that the schedule had been pushed back due to scheduling issues with 3 the wetdeck crew. He stated that they would also be addressing the erosion control issues and reviewed 4 with the Commission. He stated that the tree plantings would take place in the June timeframe adding 5 that he would confirm the schedule with the landscaper. 6 7 Vice Chair Koehntop stated that the landscaping has to be completed before the end of the project. Mr. 8 Koechlein confirmed that the landscaping would be completed before the project end date. 9 10 Vice Chair Koehntop clarified that there would not be a decrease in the number of trees to be planted. 11 Mr. Koechlein confirmed that there would be no change or decrease in the number trees to be planted. 12 He stated that he would verify the types of plantings and trees with the landscaper. He noted that there 13 would be a one-year warranty from the time of planting and reviewed the warranty agreement with the 14 Commission. 15 16 Council Liaison Sparks asked for clarification on how they would water the trees. Public Works 17 Director Hartman explained that the first 90-days would be the responsibility of the contractor adding 18 that at the end of the 90-day period it would then be turned over to the City for ongoing maintenance. 19 He further explained that they would utilize the irrigation system or a tanker truck if needed to ensure 20 that the trees are watered regularly. 22 Chair Jindra referenced the project budget and asked if any new expenditures have occurred that the 23 Commission should be aware of. Mr. Koechlein stated that nothing has changed. 24 25 Chair Jindra stated that the Commission took a tour of the entire Central Park prior to the meeting. She 26 explained that they identified several problem areas and suggested that the Commission review the 27 issues. She asked Troy Urdahl to provide the Commission with a review of his concerns for the Varsity 28 Field. 29 30 Troy Urdahl, Varsity Baseball Coach asked for an update on the pitcher's mound. Mr. Koechlein 31 reviewed the issues with the pitcher's mound stating that it would be taken care of with no additional 32 charges. He explained that they would add clay and widen the radius of the mound to what it should be. 33 34 Chair Jindra asked for clarification regarding the installation of the bases. Mr. Urdahl suggested 35 surveying and staking out the location for each base. He reviewed the issues and explained the layout of 36 the bases to the Commission. Mr. Koechlein stated that he would address the issues and update the 37 Commission. 38 39 Chair Jindra referenced the irrigation issues on the field and asked for further clarification. Mr. 40 Koechlein referenced third base stating that they would add more materials in the area behind third base. 41 He referenced the erosion issues in right field stating that they did install a swail in the right field. He 42 stated that they would install a vent along the back area to catch some of the erosion. He explained that until the sand is established that it would continue to be an issue. 44 45 Chair Jindra noted that if they add erosion control measures that there would be an additional cost. She