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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes April 6, 2005 interested in this possible extension of the Centerville trail. Mr. Carlson stated he had talked to the engineers with the City of Lino Lakes who thought a trail was not feasible in this location as there was a steep incline which would have been dangerous for a trail and there would have been liability issues. A trail in this location would possibly need to be fenced and the St. Paul Water Utility does not want fences on the easement. The City ofLino Lakes opted to connect through a development on Birch Street to the Anoka County Park Trail. Motion was made by Chairperson Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Peil to recommend to City Council approving Mr. Carlson's proposal as presented. All in favor. Motion passed unanimously. V. COMMlTTEE BUSINESS Parks & Recreation Committee's Participation in Earth Dav. April 23. 2005 Vice-Chairperson LeBlanc and Committee Member Seeley will organize a park clean up with resident volunteers on Saturday, April 23, 2005. The committee would like to supply beverages and snacks to those who volunteer their time. Chairperson Peterson will put together some packets with bags, gloves and trash pickers for the volunteers and leave them at City Hall prior to Saturday, April 23, 2005. Motion was made by Committee Member Seeley, seconded by Vice-Chairperson LeBlanc to request funds not to exceed $25 to provide refreshments to Earth Day volunteers. All in Favor. Motion passed unanimously. Centennial Little Lea1we Use of Ball fields The Parks & Recreation Committee received a letter from the Centennial Lakes Little League requesting the use of Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park ball fields and the same service provided by Public Works Staff in regards to grooming the fields prior to games. This would be the same schedule as was approved in 2004. At this time, no other requests have been received. Chairperson Peterson has taken a position this year as a Centennial Little League Representative and will abstain from voting on this issue. Committee Member Peil requested stating specifically that there is no little league at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park on Friday, August 5, 2005 as this is the weekend of Fete des Lacs. Motion was made by Committee Member Peil, seconded by Vice-Chairperson LeBlanc, to recommend City Council accept the request from Centennial Little League to use the three baseball and softball fields and facilities located in Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park for the summer months of 2005 beginning April 14 through August 15, 2005, Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. until dark with the exception of Friday, August 5, 2005. Ayes - 3, Nays- 0, Abstain - 1 (Peterson) Motion carried. 30f7