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MINUTES PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AUGUST 17, 1987 Members Present: Linda McLoon, Tom Montain, Leo an& Jean Ohman, Connie Lasser, Pat Bush, Paul Ciernia, council liaison Guest: Jan Weisner, Clerk-Administrator Members Absent: Ardis Hutchins, Paul Nelson, Bob Gehrz and Floyd Bedbury Budget The Commission went through the budget line-by-line and it was agreed that the final budget amount to be recommended to the City Council was the same as last year. There was discussion with Jan Weisner about the accounting proceedure used on the recreation programs and discussion will continue on this matter. Fall Program Pat Bush presented a preliminary fall program. Some minor ad- justments were suggested and made. Pat encouraged everyone to • call her if they have any suggestions for the fall program. The fall program is going to be sent home from Falcon Heights School in conjunction with the Community Education brochure. Grove Park Connie Lass r reported that she visited the Grove Park on Sunday, August 16, in the evening and that water from the previous night's rain was in two puddles in the park area. Also, water was in the 1666 Coffman holding pond. The grassy area of the park is quite rocky. Some of the newly planted trees have died and should be re-planted. Jan Wiesner said she would check into regrading the field with the contractor and would also check the holding pond area. V Community Park The Commission was told that. the bid for arreation of tYe Community Park playing fields was very expensive. The City Office will check into renting the necessary equipment. Piano The piano that was purchased by the City has some problems that make it unacceptable in it's present condition. It is dirty, out of tune and missing a front panel. Pat Bush is going to talk to • Schmitt Music about remeding these problems. Schmitt Music has not been paid and won't be until this matter is satisfactorily resolved.