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Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting • Page 2 structure has been excellent; however, there is nothing for children much over the age of 7 and a back stop, for soccer, softball, baseball, is badly needed for that age group. (b) At present they have to cross busy streets if they wish to play ball. (c) The back stop could be repositioned, from the southwest corner of the park, to the northwest corner of the park, and balls then could not possibly reach the play structure or any homes; (d) without a back stop, there is a danger to children of running into the street to chase balls; (e) shade from picnic shelter would be helpful for parents; (f) summer programming at Arden Oaks Park for youngsters would be possible with a shelter. Questions asked of Buckley by residents included whether the picnic shelter could be of wood (not practical, high maintenance costs); could it be smaller (size planned was 22' x 24' ; a smaller shelter doesn't afford a lot of shade). Residents asked size of proposed back stop; Buckley said that the traditional is 12' x 20' with back and two wings; this one would be about 10' with no wings. Interest was expressed in a tennis court in lieu of shelter and hard court area. Buckley explained a tennis court, with its necessary fences, obstructs visibility and is aesthetically probably less pleasing in an area this size, and would bring more traffic to the area. All possible alternatives in development of this park were discussed with the residents in an attempt to help them reach a consensus, and make Arden Oaks a • park they'd all enjoy. This proved impossible. Buckley explained the Village's plan to provide facilities appropriate for all age groups in each park. Final agreement was that Buckley, and Parks Committee members, would meet with the residents at the site on Monday, August 3, at 6:00 p.m. The Parks Committee will then make a final decision. Residents were asked to visit Hazelnut Park to see the shelter there since it's identical to the one planned for Arden Oaks Park. The pro-development residents were extremely anxious that the back stop, at least, be installed this year while their children could still utilize it. (This group seemed willing to forego the picnic shelter, if this would aid in reaching total agreement among the neighbors. ) 1988 Budget Discussion Summer Playground Program - No increase in this budget is anticipated. A six weeks program was conducted at 4 sites this year; attendance was high and program very successful. Skating Rinks - The increase in expenditures from 1986 to 1987 was attributable to addition of Cummings Park hockey rink and free skating area. No increase in expenditures is anticipated in 1988. Expenses in 1987 will be below budgeted amount due to the warm winter. •