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The dates and times for the 2014 Festival of Lakes will be Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July <br /> 27, with the parade and running events scheduled for Saturday, July 26. The runs will begin at <br /> 8:00 a.m., with the kids run beginning at 9:30 a.m. The awards ceremony will begin at 9:10 a.m. <br /> The registration will be held at Hidden Springs Park. <br /> VI. UPDATES <br /> 1. Council Updates — Council Member Steve King <br /> Port-a -Pot Update — Council Member King and Committee Member Branch both inspected the <br /> port-a- potties and reported they were stocked with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and are on a more <br /> frequent servicing schedule. <br /> Grass on Ball Fields at Laurie LaMotte Park — grass is looking better, but some areas show no <br /> roots; will not be able to water them due to the water level in the pond. The Committee <br /> recommended keeping the fields closed for the time being. <br /> Irrigation System — discussion was had regarding upgrading the existing system, use of <br /> cisterns /rain barrels and costs. <br /> 2. Mr. Nick Twohy has requested to become a member of the P & R Committee <br /> This request will be before the City Council on September 11, 2013. <br /> 3. Peltier Lake Update <br /> Information given by Mr. Wayne LeBlanc was reviewed and it was determined by the <br /> Committee that it should be updated and that additional educational materials could be obtained <br /> from the Rice Creek Watershed offices for possibly inclusion in the April water bill. Committee <br /> Member Seeley will check with Rice Creek and this item will be tabled until 2014. <br /> 4. Movie in the Park <br /> Committee Member Peterson gave the Committee an update on the event scheduled at Laurie <br /> LaMotte Park for September 14 at 7:30pm, with a rain date of September 21. The movie, <br /> "Despicable Me" has been obtained for the viewing. It was determined that a high resolution <br /> (3,000 lumens) projector should be rented for $150 as this is a budgeted item. <br /> The Committee discussed serving water /cold fruit drinks and /or hot chocolate (depending on the <br /> weather) along with popcorn with the possibility of ice cream as well. Committee Member <br /> Bettinger has a second popcorn machine available for use. Volunteers need to arrive at 4:30 to <br /> 5:00 for set up. <br /> This event should be displayed on the City Hall sign, as soon as possible, and also the website; <br /> also the schools will be contacted for them to participate in promoting this activity. <br /> 3 <br />