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Charles Reinhardt has joined the committee. After these changes, the committee will have the prescribed seven members. There is a full committee; seeking additional volunteers is not necessary. 5. Estimates for installation of a basketball court on the LaMotte Park hockey rink: Mr. Paul Palzer, Director Public Works,provided his estimate on the cost of installation of the basketball standards on the hockey rink as $800 to $1500. The estimate for equipment is $3,000 for a total estimate of$3800 to $4500. A review of the budget show that there is adequate funds to proceed with the purchase of the basketball equipment and installation. Recommend the city proceed with adding a basketball court to LaMotte Park. 6. Estimates for installation of water fountains in LaMotte and Acorn parks: Mr Palzer also provide estimates for installing water fountains in LaMotte park at$10,000 and Acorn park at$9500. The committee members were shocked at the high cost for what we expected to be a rather simple installation. These estimates are beyond the committee's fund raising capability. The committee had also asked for an estimate for adding electrical drops in the pavilion in LaMotte park. However, that estimate was not yet available. 7. New event idea: Committee Chairperson Branch suggested adding a snowman making contest to the winter activities. No decision was made. The committee will not be able to make a decision until they see what the snow conditions will be this coming winter. Perhaps if there is adequate snow this event could be added to one of the traditional ice skating parties. 8. Swan Center Skating Party: Each year in September, Centerville is entitled to one free hour of ice time at the Swan Center in Blaine. The years when the committee has organized an event to take advantage of this opportunity have been very poorly attended. In 2013,the City granted that privilege to the Centerville Elementary School PTO. There has been no follow up by the PTO to use the time this year. Committee member Peterson thought that the two cub Scout Troops in this area may make better use of the time. Committee Member Peterson has an action item to work with the Cub Scouts. 9. YMCA Cooperation: Ms April Stewart, Healty Youth Program Director, Lino Lakes YMCA, send an e-mail note to Committee Chairperson Branch. She is looking for areas of mutual cooperation on park programs. 10. Budget Status: The discussion on the budget was deferred to the October meeting. VI. UPDATES