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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes February 9, 2004 Page 5 1 the individuals involved in the process. He expressed concerns stating that if they implement the plan to 2 rotate use of the fields it could create more problems. He stated that they should give consideration to 3 the equipment needs for the different sports teams and the respective fields noting that it would require 4 additional planning and work to move the equipment to the appropriate fields each week. He reviewed 5 the approval process noting that it is a very difficult process to work with. He asked the Commission for 6 their input stating that the Sports Boosters are the number one user of the facilities and yet they have 7 very little decision-making authority in moving the process forward. 9 Chair Jindra explained that the Commission is not involved in the scheduling process. She further 10 explained that the plan all along was for a multi -use facility. She stated that they would have to 11 continue to work with the School, the City and the Boosters. Commissioner Hallada noted that once the 12 fields are in place and moving forward the entire process should improve. 13 14 Mr. Zurbey clarified that they have been working with Kathy Knapp to develop a schedule. He 15 explained that it is when the school becomes involved that some of the fields become unavailable for use 16 and it makes it difficult to schedule all of the teams. He stated that it was his understanding that all 17 fields would be available to play. He suggested that the Commission clarify the appropriate scheduling 18 process. He stated that he is not clear as to Kathy Knapp's position and authority, relative to the School 19 and the Director. 20 Public Works Director Hartman reviewed the use of the Parks, based on City Ordinance, noting that it 2z states that use of the Parks would be coordinated through Independent School District 282. He 23 explained that the reason Ms. Knapp is so instrumental in the scheduling process is because the City of 24 St. Anthony does not have a Parks Department and they have taken on the scheduling function. 25 26 Commissioner Gebhardt acknowledged Mr. Severson's frustration and asked Council Member Stille to 27 consider discussing Mr. Severson's concerns with the City Council. She noted that the City now has 28 several beautiful parks and now is the time to consider various options within the City to help with the 29 maintenance of the parks. 30 31 Mr. Severson clarified that it is not his intent to create a negative situation or issue. He explained that 32 he only wants to suggest and encourage improvement of the current system. 33 34 VII. OTHER BUSINESS. 35 36 Chair Jindra noted that Kathy Knapp is the Director for Community Services and asked if a new 37 representative had been assigned to the Commission yet. Public Works Director Hartman stated that a 38 new representative has not yet been designated. 39 40 Chair Jindra suggested that the Commission begin the planning process for the Grand Opening 41 Ceremony for Central Park. She suggested scheduling Central Park for late spring and Silver Point 42 during the summer season. She suggested including community organizations, the media and newspaper in the planning and promotion of the park openings. She stated that if school is still in 44 session for the spring opening they could include the school bands, enlist the services of the builders 45 clubs and youth groups noting that June would be a warmer month for planned outdoor activities.