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Minutes of Regular Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting June 23, 1987 - Page 3 • to make recommendations as to how these should be developed. Their particular concern was land that will not lend itself easily to attractive development. . .would it be advisable to recommend the City purchase it to assure it's being developed in an attractive manner, particularly those areas that are designated as city gateways. No action was taken. Crepeau Park Committee discussed the blacktopped path which MSI constructed on their land bordering Crepeau Park; recommended that the oak trees which seemed to be disturbed by the construction be monitored closely and treated if necessary to prevent oak wilt. Arbor Day Report Buckley reported that while there didn't seem to be as much citizen participation, several Scout groups were involved this year and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. He recommends directing future Arbor Day activities into involving more of these groups. Parks Tour Committee recommended that, in the fall, a tour of trails only be held. Summer Program Buckley reported all summer activities almost "exploding" this year. There are 76 teams in adult leagues, 20 more in CDC league (10 more than • last year). T-Ball is up by five teams; there are 21 youth softball teams. It was necessary to add additional sessions and instructors in the tennis and golf programs. The track program this spring had 650 participants. Sand stated that several of his neighbors complained that they didn't hear from their children's coaches until right before the program began. . .were not sure their application had been processed. It was explained that all programs are operated on the basis that if an application is not returned, the applicant should assume he is in the program; programs in the school district and all surrounding cities are operated on this basis. It was asked if it would be possible to send a confirming note to participants. Buckley schedules all activities himself, with a minimal amount of help, and felt there was not time or funds to spend in sending confirming notes. Committee suggested that a statement be included in the Parks brochure stating that unless you hear otherwise, you are registered, and in the case of a class, appear at the designated time, and if a team, that a coach will contact you.