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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes February 12, 2001 Page 6 Jindra and Wagner are both interested in acting as the Construction Liaison for Central Park Redevelopment. It was agreed by the Parks Commissioners that both Jindra and Wagner will act as Construction Liaisons as it will be a lengthy project, and one of them can serve as an alternate. VII. REPORTS. A. Community Services. Skrivseth reported that the summer playground program numbers from last year as follows: 64 children, first through fifth grades, M -F afternoons. 30 children, 3 years old to 5 years old, three mornings a week. Skrivseth inquired as to whether the new shelter will be available by the summer of 2002 to which she was informed that it will not be as this is a two-year project. B. School Board. None. C. Sports Boosters. Zurbey reported that a meeting was held with the subcommittee where the plan was distributed and asked for feedback, but no feedback was received except a question regarding drinking fountains. Jindra noted that the plan includes 3 or 4 drinking fountains. Zurbey added that there is a concern with backstops in regard to foul balls and the subcommittee discussed raising the height of the fences on the outfields. Varsity and Junior Varsity will be 24 ft. and the others will be 20 ft. Jenson noted that the slope from the Varsity outfield to the hockey rink will go from a 3% grade to a 1% grade. Zurbey commented that a 3 ft. retaining wall is being considered, along a section of the fire road by the outfield. Ganley, Jenson, and Zurbey agreed that a gate in the fence should be added for access from near the gym. VIII. OTHER BUSINESS. Jindra gave an update that Hennepin Parks has made an offer to purchase the Salvation Army property. This will require the support of the City Council. Ganley stated he would encourage the City Council approval. Jindra added that those who would like to show their support are welcome to attend the City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2001. Jindra noted that Don Siggelkow, formerly with the St. Anthony Parks Commission is now on the Minneapolis Parks Commission and is looking into grant opportunities for St. Anthony. Jindra also stated that the Northeast Lions group may have some monies available if statistics can be provided as to the number of northeast children participating in the St. Anthony programs. Skrivseth will gather the summer program statistics. Jindra will be meeting with them again and invited any Parks Commissioners who are interested to attend the next meeting.