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5. Bethel College Ballfield Development <br /> Bethel College is interested in building intermural soccer fields and a women's fast pitch field on <br /> Old Highway 10, north of the railroad and east of Chatham. This would possibly be a joint <br /> development with the City. The City has indicated that it is in need of additional soccer fields. <br /> The City has completed a survey and wetland delineation of the site. Bethel has hired a <br /> consultant to complete a preliminary design to reflect agreed upon programming elements. In <br /> concept, Bethel would donate land to the City and would provide all maintenance for the park <br /> facilities. <br /> The Parks Commission may be asked (if project is feasible)to hold some neighborhood meetings <br /> with residents to gain support for the project. It was mentioned that the commission should also <br /> consider getting backing from the athletic associations and Ramsey County. <br /> 6, County Road F Trail (rant Update <br /> City Council approved trail grant. Money for construction needs to be spent by April 2000. The <br /> trail will be constructed on the north side of County Road F from Lexington Avenue west to <br /> Hamline Avenue and continue north(on east side of road) to connect to existing trail. Ms. Walsh <br /> mentioned that there will be some wetland issues and retaining walls will have to be used. The <br /> City's portion of the trail will cost approximately $68,000 and this is a 1999 budgeted Park Fund <br /> Proj ect. <br /> 7. Future Meeting Dates <br /> The commission decided that it will meet October 27 and December 1. There will be no <br /> November meeting. <br /> 8. Department Reports <br /> Ms. Petersen reported on the following items: <br /> a. Fall Soccer- approximately 220 youth were involved this fall. <br /> b. Adult softball will end the first week in October. <br /> C. Fall after school programs have begun at Valentine Hills, Island Lake and St. Odilia. <br /> d. Two new basketball programs were held this fall: Preschool Basketball and Hoops <br /> Hotshots. <br /> The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 27, 1998. <br /> The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m. <br /> • m:\USERS\SUSAN\PARKS\P&RCOMM\MINUTES\SEP26MI.WPD <br />