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Commission Appointments. The City Council will be holding off on appointing 1999 members until February or March. Chairperson Lynette Kreidler will hold the chair position until that time. Mr. Fritsinger indicated that there were about eight letters of interest from residents who were interested in serving on the commission. Commission member Ricke said that we should look for a couple new members from either the Chatham area and/or the southern half of the City. TCAAP. Mr. Fritsinger noted that plans are near completion and that the City will be ready for bidding soon. The land license/transfer of property to the National Guard will take place on March 15, 1999. The City will try and negotiate their lease with the National Guard to coincide with this date. 4. Bethel College Ballfield Concept Plan Discussion City Administrator Fritsinger noted to the Commission that his Bethel memo had attempted to answer their questions pertaining to the Bethel College Park Project. The issues addressed were related to cost, wetlands, value of the property and programming issues. Mr. Fritsinger indicated that he is looking for the Parks and Recreation Commission to evaluate the project and make a recommendation to the City Council on whether to move forward. The Commission reviewed some of Bethel's programming needs with Bethel representative Craig Hjelle. The Commission indicated that they would like Mr. Hjelle to provide them with more detailed information on Bethel's intramural use. Tracy Petersen • reported that all athletic association use will need to be examined in order to determine our overall City needs. Chair Lynette Kreidler mentioned that Mounds View High School does need additional tennis courts. She also mentioned that a recent School District Facility Needs Assessment done in conjunction with the local recreation departments indicated that the school district is in need of soccer, tennis and baseball fields. Commission member Ricke indicated that the City has looked at alternative sites (e.g. Ingerson) for soccer fields. Ms. Petersen, Program Supervisor, stated that the City does have a need for additional soccer fields including soccer association and City needs. Mr. Hjelle indicated that the varsity softball field will be temporarily fenced during their season. He indicated that the field can be used for youth as well. Craig also mentioned that Bethel College is in need of more fields. He said that Bethel has been approached by developers who would like to purchase the land. Bethel would like to keep the land (currently not in their master plan) and keep it a part of the Bethel Campus. Bethel is aware that there is a need for more baseball and soccer fields in the northern metro area. Bethel is looking for a project that would work well for both itself, the City and the community. Mr. Hjelle stated that if the project is not compatible with all parties that the issue will not be forced. Bethel is interested in a joint effort that uses the land in the best way and is the least objectionable to the community. FJ U