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the League was unsatisfied with the grass condition of the field; however, with the installation of the irrigation system this issue has been resolved. Mr. Mahr stated that he would obtain estimates for the relocation of the light poles, scoreboard and present them to the Board for consideration. The Committee requested that Mr. Mahr also include the League's status of the relocation in the same letter as the request for the concession stand. The Committee addressed the League's utilization of the Park's restroom facilities with the caveat that the League be responsible for locking them at the end of each evening. Mr. Mahr felt that this was too large of a responsibility for their volunteers. The Committee stated that an alternative option may be to request that the police ensure the locking at the end of each evening. Mr. Mahr stated that the League is willing to place a port-a -potty at the park from May through June /July at their expense leaving the City of Centerville's responsibility for providing a port-a- potty throughout the remaining season. The Committee suggested that the City consider a collaborative effort for these services. The Committee felt strongly that the City Council may reconsider providing a concession stand for the 2013 season if the League committed to holding all of their games at LaMotte Park. The Committee felt strongly that it was a benefit to all individuals that utilize the park during their operating hours. Motion was made by Committee Member Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Waeghe that the Committee recommend to Council, the rental of one handicap accessible port -a -potty for the months of July, August, September and October All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. Consideration of the March 6, 2013 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes. A request was made to amend the meeting minutes as follows: Under Committee Business, Item #2 — Invasive Species Seminar Offered by the U of M, add the words "and /or City Staff' between Committee and attend. Also, within the motion add the words "to Council to fund the $50 cost for" between the words recommend and and. Also, remove "of' and replace it with "to" between the words Member and the ". Motion was made by Committee Member Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Amundsen, to approve the March 6, 2013 meeting minutes as amended All in favor. Committee Member Peterson abstained. Motion carried. V. COMMITTEE BUSINESS 1. Cancellation of In -Line Skate & Addition of 5K Walk/Run Subject to the recent running of the 2nd Annual Shake Your Shamrock run sponsored by Front Runner /Midwest Events, Chairperson Branch strongly felt that the Committee should discuss the possibility of cancelling the 10 Mile In -Line Skate which is extremely labor intensive and Page 3 of 6