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which focus on educational books and materials for children. The Russell's want to set up a table in the park to provide promotional material to parents. They are not expecting to receive orders but would like approval to do so, if that opportunity comes up. After hearing the presentation and reviewing the books presented, the Committee recommends Council approval with one caveat. Committee Member Grahek wants assurance that City retains the authority to approve or disapprove similar request in the future. The Chair took an action item to raise the issue with the City Administrator. 3. Mr Nick Twohy out-going committee member stopped by to thank the committee for their hospitality and warm welcome. Mr Twohy is leaving the Parks and Recreation Committee to join the Centerville Planning and Zoning Committee. He was with Parks and Rec for one year. IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Motion was made by Committee Member Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Petersen to approve the August. 2014 minutes with the following corrections: Page 4. paragraph 2 Movies in the Park change the time from 7.15 to 7.30 V. COMMITTEE BUSINESS 1. Nomination for Chair and Vice Chair. Chairperson Branch announced that he was vacating the Committee Chairman position affect with this September 3 meeting and would be resigning from the committee effective after the October 2014 meeting. Committee Member Grahek was nominated and elected to the position on Committee Chairperson. In his absence, Committee Member Waeghe was selected to be the Vice- Chairperson contingent upon his concurrence. Committee member Branch will contact Committee Member Waeghe. 2. Special Event Permit - Cub Scout Pack 232 requested permission to use Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park for the annual rocket launch. The Committee concurs and recommends City Council approval. 3. Tree Maintenance: Committee members have noticed that the trees in Hidden Spring Park need to be trimmed. This is a major undertaking and should be done following the guidance of an arborist. The trim of trees in Eagle park has been a continuing challenge for several years. Public Works summer hires have repeatedly tried to correct the problems in Eagle Park. An arborist services are need here as well. After discussion, the P&R Committee recommends that while determining the 2015 budget, the City Council should create a budget item for the maintenance of park trees. 4. Committee Membership: The following changes to committee membership: Chairperson Branch and Committee member Twohy are leaving the committee. Mr