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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes February 9, 2004 Page 2 could be included on the punchlist. She suggested that the Commission tour the structure one more time. 4 Chair Jindra stated that they could possibly tour the structures at both Central Park and Silver Point Park 5 as a part of the next Parks Commission meeting. She asked if everyone had an opportunity to visit the 6 structures or the ice rinks. 8 Commissioner Young stated that he has had the opportunity to use all of the rinks at one point or 9 another during the season. He stated that the rinks are in great shape. He stated that the parks have a 10 great group of employees adding that he would rate the rinks a B+ or an A-. 11 12 Commissioner Hallada asked Commissioner Young if he found it difficult to access the rink. 13 Commissioner Young noted the hills surrounding the rink stating that the children seem to enjoy sliding 14 down the hill onto the rink. He stated that the rinks are in fabulous shape and the Park Staff has done a 15 great job maintaining them. 16 17 Chair Jindra agreed stating that the Public Works Department has done a great job managing the rinks. 18 19 Mr. Zurbey asked if there has been any resolution to the tact to take regarding the open punchlist items. 20 He indicated that there are five major issues of concern: batting cage erosion, the grass situation on the practice football field, northwest field was to be cut to 75 -foot bases and it has not been done. He stated 22 that youth groups, as well as the High School Baseball Coach, worked on both the Varsity and the 23 Southwest Baseball Field's. Mayor and Auggie have acknowledged these issues and asked if they have 24 decided how to approach the issue and what form of deductions would be made for them doing work 25 versus the contractor. He expressed concerns stating that if they don't have a plan in place that they 26 should work to get one in place soon. He stated that they would need the 75 -foot field in addition to the 27 hockey boards. 28 29 Chair Jindra acknowledged Mr. Zurbey's concerns and clarified that all of the issues mentioned are 30 included on the punch list. She stated that they would not have any answers to his questions until Mr. 31 Koechlien returns. She noted that they would also have to wait until the snow melts to fully access all 32 of the issues. 33 34 Mr. Zurbey stated that the batting cage should be addressed now. He suggested that they establish a 35 plan now to deal with the issues in an effort to avoid delays into April and March and they find 36 themselves without a plan. 37 38 Public Works Director Hartman stated that he would meet with Mr. Koechlien to update him on the 39 Commissioners concerns and be sure that he is fully aware of all of the issues. He stated that he would 40 also ask him to prioritize the issues and assign timeframes for completion. He indicated that he would 41 also ask Mr. Koechlien to attend the next Park Commission Meeting. 42 Commissioner Hallada asked for clarification as to who would be responsible for items not working 4 properly in the parks. Public Works Director Hartman stated that he would discuss these issues with 45 Mr. Koechlien. He indicated that he would clarify the plan they have in place to address the hockey