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Rachel Berger made a motion, Larsen seconded directing Public Works [Staff] to evaluate fixing the tennis courts, initiating long term planning of Lions Park and adding Lions Park to the agenda of the City bus tour. All Aye. Motion Carried. III. Update on Hansen Property (Jim Taylor) Taylor updated the Commission on the Hansen property. The purchase agreement was signed on July 28 (the effective date) with the closing date 90 days from the effective date. The closing is contingent upon conditions such as cleaning of the property and the City's ability to get financing through the sale of bonds. Shayla Syverson, Economic Development/Parks Intern informed the Commission that the City Council may approve a neighborhood meeting to be held on September 2, 2009 to discuss the interim use and purchase of this property. Roger Clark made a motion, Berger seconded to add an additional Parks Commission meeting for September 2nd, 2009. All Aye. Motion Carried IV. Hunting on City Property Update (Dennis Fields) Dennis Fields, Community Development Assistant gave a presentation on the Hunting Committee recommendations. Changes to the ordinance regulating shooting were drafted from the outcome of these meeting to reflect state statutes in regards to shooting and distances. Hunting issues on Bald Eagle Lake were also discussed. Jim Taylor made a motion, Berger seconded to recommend changes to the shooting regulations as presented by City Staff. All Aye. Motion Carried Roger Clark made a motion, Berger seconded to do nothing in regards to shooting on Bald Eagle Lake and to encourage the Hunting Committee to create a map defining areas to allow hunting. All Aye. Motion Carried Jim Taylor made a motion, Clark seconded to direct staff to research means to control the transportation of weapons and firearms. All Aye. Motion Carried.