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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes September 8, 2003 Page 9 1 the voters on levy issues. She stated that the vote would be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2003 2 and reviewed the three levy questions, Technology Levy, Curriculum Levy and Per Student Cost 3 Levy, with the Commission. She stated that the Vote Yes Committee is presently being put 4 together and reviewed the process with the Commission. She stated that mailings would be 5 coming out soon in addition to articles that would also be included in the Bulletin. 6 7 C. Sports Boosters. 8 9 Mr. Zurbey stated that he has received several comments on how nice the basketball courts look. 10 He stated that a comment was made referencing the washout in the batting cages and asked if it 11 would be possible to get some strips from the Metrodome. Public Works Director Hartman 12 stated that could be an option noting that the ag-line should work fine along the trail. He 13 explained that when the curb is established the water would run along the path and would no 14 longer have the washout issues. He stated that strips from the Metrodome could be an option if 15 the curb line does not work. 16 17 Mr. Zurbey stated that charitable gambling is a major topic of concern noting that June 1 has 18 been noted as the opening for the new Spectators. He stated that a contract has not been signed 19 adding that Mike Morrison has assured them that charitable gambling would resume, the same as before the Stonehouse closed. He expressed concerns noting that it has been three months since the Stonehouse closed and that State law only allows charitable gambling to carry over so much. 22 He stated that licenses should be maintained and suggested that they look at the financial aspects 23 to be sure that there would be enough money to start charitable gambling. He reviewed the 24 process with the Commission noting that there is a genuine concern as to how this would 25 happen. He stated that they plan to contact the State to determine if they can carry over funds 26 that are more than what the State law allows. He stated that he would update the Commission on 27 their findings. 28 29 VI. OTHER BUSINESS. 30 31 Commissioner Jensen asked why they are attaching separate emails to the Parks Commission 32 minutes. Public Works Director Hartman clarified that he was asked to include the email for the 33 Parks Commission's review. He explained that they couldn't include the email as an official part 34 of the minutes adding that it was for informational purposes only. 35 36 Mr. Zurbey clarified that his reason for asking that the email be included is because of comments 37 made regarding his relationship with the rest of the Board. He explained that he felt he was 38 being accused of not having a relationship and felt that the issue had to be brought up at the 39 meeting. He further explained that he felt that it was important that the context of the 40 conversation that contained the statement should be part of public record. 41 2 Public Works Director Hartman re -stated that the email attachment couldn't be included as an 4., official part of the minutes. He clarified that he included the attachment as an informational for 44 Comnssion review. He stated that the email is clearly separate and not part of the public 45 minutes. Mr. Zurbey stated that the emails were read at the meeting. Chair Jindra agreed noting