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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes April 12, 1999 Page 5 1 It was agreed that this issue would be brought to the attention of the City Council at the joint 2 worksession on June 1, 1999. 4 VIII. REPORTS. 5 A. Community Services. 6 Roadfeldt stated that Community Services discussed the Sports Booster's needs and concerns at 7 their recent meeting, and wish to echo their desire for City planning to include consideration of 8 playing fields. She added that Community Services is excited about plans for the Water Tower 9 Park. 10 11 B. School Board. 12 Wolff stated that the School Board is working with the City Council on a committee to discuss 13 the possible Salvation Army camp sale. She added that a joint letter of interest to the Salvation 14 Army was drafted, including a request for an appraisal, to show the City's commitment to the 15 process. 16 17 Wolff stated a committee of stakeholders will meet on April 26,1999 to brainstorm on possible 18 uses for the property. Roadfeldt asked whether the meeting is open for community involvement. 19 Wolff stated the meeting is not closed but it is not a community meeting. 20 1 Kosciolek asked whether representatives from the County or surrounding cities will be invited. 22 Wolff stated this brainstorming session is to determine City residents' opinion. 23 24 C. Sports Boosters. 25 Jensen presented a letter from the Sports Boosters to the City Council requesting consideration of 26 acquisition of additional playing fields. Koehntop stated that Councilmember Cavanaugh might 27 be contacted with regard to the playing fields at Unisys as he mentioned it at a recent Council 28 meeting. Wolff stated that the Commission would need specifics before presenting a proposal to 29 the Council. C 31 Wagner asked how many fields the Sports Boosters required. Jensen stated they are losing 2 32 fields, and so would need to replace 2-3 fields. 33 34 Kosciolek stated an overall plan for youth athletics should be discussed, and re -iterated that 35 Jensen should provide more background information. 36 37 IX. OTHER BUSINESS. 38 A. Salvation Army. 39 Jindra stated that she will attend a meeting regarding the Salvation Army camp on April 26, 1999 40 and will have more information after that meeting. She added she met with the Camp Director in 41 March and toured the Camp's 80 acres of usable space which includes dining and sleeping 2 facilities for up to 250 people. 43 44 Jindra requested that the Commission make formal suggestions for development to her before