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pulled prior to Council reviewing it. Mr. Porter explained that additional information had surfuced after the motion was made. The Committee wanted to validate that information before the Council acted on it. The information that had surfaced was the expense to construct a soccer field on the church property, renting the property from the Church and what type of involvement/agreement the City has with the Centennial Soccer Club. Mr. Peterson explained that the Soccer Club has not donated an)1hing (monetarily or voluntarily) to the City, and therefore, can't really say much about the fields or the condition of the fields. Mr. Peterson also commented that to relocate the fencing and then turn around and relocate it back, would be very costly and time consumiog. He explained that his original motion was to try to make at least one of the fields (softball vs. soccer) regulation size standards. Currently, neither the softball nor the soccer fields are of regulation standards. He would like to see at least one of them brought within regulation. Mr. Peterson also mentioned that if the softball fields were made to be within regulation standards, more tournaments could be offered, which in turn would generate more money. Additionally, tournaments would be a great source of income for the concession shelter and the concession shelter would be an added attraction for the tournaments. As far as the soccer fields go, both could be made into "Ul 0" (youth under age 10) fields. He is positive two (2) UtO fields will fit into the same location. Mr. Lee commented that if the Parks and Recreation Committee is looking to invest a substantial amount of money into this park this year, they should try to make it as useable as possible. Mr. Walter expressed his concern over loosing an adult soccer field. Ms. Peil agreed with Mr. Peterson and Mr. Lee that the Committee should make the softball field regulation standard, usable by adults, to help generate income. To have two (2) Ul 0 soccer fields would be the best use of the area The following motion was amended as follows: Motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. LeBlanc to recommend to City Council to move the backstop on field #2, and the outfield fencing on field #3, at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park, per USSSA standards and requirements, with an amount not to exceed 53500.00. Also to establish another UtO soccer field per Soccer Association requirements. Porter, DeVine, Peterson, Peil, Lee - aye. Walter- nay. Motion carried. Lions Concession Stand The Parks and Recreation Committee elected to no longer refer to the concession shelter as the "Lions" Concession Stand. Since the Lions Club will not be funding the shelter, it should no longer be referred to as the ''Lions Concession Stand". Ms. Lien suggested tabling this item until the City learns if it is awarded the DNR Grant. If the City is not awarded the grant, the concession shelter will not be happening this year at all. Discussion ensued related to Mr. Bisek's proposal for a "temporary concession stand", and the following motion was made: 3 l _