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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes March 8, 2004 Page 4 1 Mr. Koechlien referenced the soccer goals noting that Veit would be delivering two more portable 2 soccer goals. He cautioned the Commission noting that the goals are very awkward to move and 3 suggested that once soccer season begins, it would be easier not to move the goals too much. 4 5 Chair Jindra clarified the soccer schedule with Mr. Zurbey. Mr. Zurbey reviewed the schedule with the 6 Commission noting that they have a couple if issues, first is the practice football field and the second is 7 the soccer field. He expressed concerns regarding the schedule noting that the football practice fields 8 would not be ready for use until June 15`h. He stated that the Boosters discussed the field usage and 9 agreed that they want to rotate the fields. He asked Public Works Director Hartman if they have 10 equipment to help them move. Public Works Director Hartman stated that they would have to wait to 11 see how the equipment is put together. He stated that they want to ensure that the equipment is properly 12 installed noting that this would allow them to be able to better determine how they can then be moved. 13 14 Chair Jindra referenced the scheduling meeting and asked Mr. Zurbey to review. Mr. Zurbey reviewed 15 stating that the group would be meeting again this Wednesday, March 10`h. He indicated that they are 16 pretty close on knowing the number of teams adding that Kathy has been spearheading the scheduling 17 process. He expressed concerns stating that it would be difficult to complete, as they do not have 18 enough fields available. He stated that Kathy would also make sure that the signs are installed to 19 identify fields. 20 Mr. Zurbey stated that they have to get the one field cut to the 75 -foot bases noting that it is their plan to use the southwest field for soccer. He stated that the hockey boards should be installed as they also have 23 games scheduled at Silver Point. Public Works Director Hartman assured Mr. Zurbey that they would 24 be installed as soon as everything dries out. 25 26 C. Parks Grand Opening — Sub Committee Discussion 27 28 Chair Jindra stated that at the last meeting the Commission briefly discussed a subcommittee for the 29 Grand Opening celebration. She suggested that the Commission put together a subcommittee to begin 30 the planning process for the celebration. She noted that the Commission would be jointly meeting with 31 the City Council in April and suggested that they include the celebration as an agenda item. She 32 indicated that it has been suggested that they include the grand opening with Village Fest. She stated 33 that this would be too late in the year and asked the Commission for feedback. 34 35 Commissioner Gebhardt suggested considering late May or early June. She asked if the Commission 36 could wait until the April/May timeframe to decide. Chair Jindra suggested that the Commission put 37 together ideas to, prior to the next meeting, for discussion. 38 39 Council Member Stille explained that from a City Council perspective they would like the Parks 40 Commission to determine what they would like to do and provide the Council with suggestions for 41 consideration. He stated that the City Council is looking to the Parks Commission for guidance and 42 suggestions. Al Chair Jindra suggested that they include school and community youth groups in the process. She noted 45 that an article was included in the spring City newsletter indicating that planning for the Grand Opening