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, Minutes of Regular Council Meeting April 25, 1983 Page two Avenue trail at the east side of the park, as well as the westerly trail system at Amble Road and Wyncrest Court. Buckley explained that the high priorities for this park are soft- ball/soccer field, tennis and informal open neighborhood play area; noted that the neighbors have been contacted by %he sub-committee, and five or six neighborhood residents attended the April 12th meeting and are apparently satisfied with the revised concept plan. (Buckley noted that 30-40 neighbors opposed the 1981 Plan 3 con- cep t.) Buckley explained that grading and seeding is proposed this summer; . also propose to ag-lime the ball field and to install back stops in 1983; anticipates installation of play equipment and tennis courts and hard surface court in 1984. Buckley said he anticipates flooding over ag-limed field for skating this winter. In discussion, it was queried why flooding is proposed over ag- lime instead of over grass or dirt as in the other parks. It was also queried whether it is the intent that the hockey side boards will be dismantled for summer use of the area, and whether or not lights are proposed. Buckley said that hockey is not considered a high priority for Cummings Park; it is intended that if a hockey rink is established, lights will be needed; the boards would be dismantled for the summer months. Another concern was the number of games and/or practice sessions that will be scheduled per week. Buckley said three nights/week for adult or youth soccer and softball games. D. Klick reported that several of the ,neighborhood residents are interested in tennis; suggested that more than two courts may be needed in the future. P. Lippert reported that in their survey, residents wanted a league size ball field and tennis courts in the initial develop- ment of the park; hockey carried a low priority. The estimated cost of a tenn~s court was reportad to be $17,000+. It was queried how construction of tennis courts in 1984 will affect the 10-year Park plan. Buckley said that priorities are being re-evaluated for incorporation in the 10-year plan. Buckley reported that the sign up for baseball indicates there will be about the same number of teams as in 1982. In discussion of park maintenance and anticipated need for addi- tional personnel, Buckley said he will not need additional full time people this year; will need additional personnel in 1984; will address these needs in the long range plan. Council concurred that no hiring for summer help will be authorized until Council reviews the Budget, as affected by cuts in State aid. Prevention of park and trail traffic by motorized vehicles was discussed. Buckley reported that a low berm is proposed along east side of Cummings Park to discourage motorized vehicles; cur- . rently have a 2, 3 and 4-whee1 vehicle problem, probably because the park is not developed; suggested neighborhood harassment of offenders may eliminate the problem; slso suggested issuance of citations to offenders. It was noted that the trails appear to end at a private street (CDC). Buckley said this trail stub could be eliminated. Mulcahy moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve the Cummings Park Site Concept Plan dated 4-4-83, and authorize preparation of Plans and Specifications for grading. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) . Approval of 1983 Summer Program Council was referred to 1983 Summer Program Proposal, recommended for approval by the Parks and Recreation Committee (Minutes of April 12, 1983). -2-