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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes November 10, 2003 Page 4 1 Chair Jindra stated that Commissioner Jenson has been working to address the sod issues and asked him 2 to provide the Commission with an update. 3 4 Commissioner Jenson reviewed the project with the Commission stating that one of parents took the 5 time to photograph the progress and provided the Commission with a presentation and overview of the 6 project. He reviewed the installed bullpens on first and third baseline, the tree plantings in the center 7 field area and the equipment used to construct the fields. Mr. Halstengaard clarified the purpose of the 8 trees around the batter field stating that provides a more natural buffer and gives a better aesthetic 9 appearance than plywood. 10 11 Mr. Halstengaard stated that they installed clay along the home plate area noting that the Agra line tends 12 to wear away. He explained that by installing clay it would stay put. 13 14 Commissioner Jenson reviewed the modifications made to the first baseline and the sod placement with 15 the Commission. He stated that approximately twenty-five people assisted with the construction of the 16 field. 17 18 Chair Jindra thanked everyone for his or her time and assistance. She stated that the time spent helping 19 to build their Parks adds to the ownership and pride Citizens have in their Community. 20 Chair Jindra asked Mr. Halstengaard if he was consulting with the Varsity Coach regarding the High 22 School projects. Mr. Halstengaard stated that they are working with the High School on the projects and 23 reviewed with the Commission. 24 25 Chair Jindra asked if everything has been decided regarding the dugouts. Public Works Director 26 Hartman stated that all decisions have been made regarding the dugouts and that they would be 27 completed this fall. 28 29 Chair Jindra asked Mr. Koechlien if he feels everything is under control. She stated that they would 30 really like to have the Park open for the winter season. Mr. Koechlien stated that the hockey rink is the 31 biggest issue adding that he would check into the options and update the Commission. 32 33 Mr. Halstengaard referenced the drainage near batting cages and asked if this would be addressed. Mr. 34 Koechlien stated that this is an issue they would like to discuss with the asphalt company. He explained 35 that they would like to create a small asphalt curve to divert the water and reviewed with the 36 Commission. He stated that he feels more comfortable with this resolution now that the grass in the area 37 is more established. 38 39 C. Silver Point Park - Update 40 41 Chair Jindra stated that the Commission took a short tour of the park shelter at Silver Point Park and 47 reviewed with the Commission. She explained that the shelter is still in the construction phase adding that it would be completed in approximately two to three weeks. She stated that the building itself is not 44 the style they had originally discussed adding that the shelter would be very functional for all season 45 sports. She noted that overall, the shelter is looking great and the Commission is pleased with their