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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes November 10, 2003 Page 3 2 Mr. Halstengaard referenced the hockey rinks and expressed concerns regarding the gaps in the boards. 3 He explained that this could be a safety issues noting that sticks could get caught in the boards and cause 4 serious injury. Mr. Koechlien acknowledged Mr. Halstengaard's concerns and agreed that the quality of 5 the boards is very poor. He explained that they tried to address it this fall stating that they did not have 6 proper window due to the weather. He agreed that several boards should be replaced because they are 7 warped or twisted. He stated that they plan to stabilize and rebuild the slots. Mr. Halstengaard asked if 8 the rink would be safe to use. Mr. Koechlien stated that he would prefer that it not be open in its present 9 condition. 10 11 Chair Jindra stated that in a discussion last summer Mr. Koechlien mentioned a problem between URS 12 and Veit noting a suggestion to install a type of plastic for protection. She asked if this was a still a 13 possibility or if there were other short-term options that could be considered. Mr. Koechlien stated that 14 they did consider the plastic noting that it would need a strong, flat support. He stated that they have 15 also considered plywood adding that the plywood could be pulled apart. 16 17 Commissioner Jenson asked if there was something they could do for at least the year. Mr. Koechlien 18 stated that they could utilize inexpensive plywood if necessary. 19 20 Chair Jindra expressed frustration stating that the City has planned, all along, to have this park open for winter sports. She reviewed her concerns and asked if this was a unique situation or a true safety issue. 22 She asked Mr. Koechlien to look into the possibility of utilizing the plywood for the hockey rink for this 23 year. Mr. Koechlien explained that there are always gaps in certain areas adding that the present 24 situation is bad. He stated that the gaps are large adding that he would look into the plywood and update 25 the Commission. 26 27 Public Works Director Hartman explained that at this point they could possibly do something 28 temporarily between the posts adding that they would have to verify Veit's schedule. Mr. Koechlien 29 agreed and reviewed construction timeframe with the Commission. He explained that it would require 30 two to three weeks for construction, which would take them into December. He further explained that 31 the weather could cause issues and delays. 32 33 Public Works Director Hartman stated that their goal is to be open for the winter season. He stated that 34 he would like to meet with Mr. Koechlien and Veit to determine what they could do to get them through 35 the winter season. 36 37 Mr. Halstengaard stated that this would be a wonderful area for the Community once the complex is 38 completed. He stated that the fields and grass are fantastic adding that the Park would provide a great 39 service to the Community. He referenced a recent discussion at a Sports Boosters meeting regarding the 40 number of teams using the fields. He stated that there are five teams that use the 90 -foot bases and four 41 teams that use the 75 -foot bases. He stated that there is a need in the northwest field area for a 75 -foot 47 base field. He reviewed the usage with the Commission noting that the suggestion for separate fields would really help them to address this issue. He stated that they are very pleased with the results so far 44 adding that they are very excited about using the fields and park services. 45