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Park and RecreatiowMay - 5 - > 1999 Network Committee was looking for. Mr. Larson expressed interest in putting in a shelter at the Tracey McBride Park also. Mr. Terry Sweeney explained hethought =the Neighborhood "Network Committee was trying to go with the "old town" feel or theme that the Design Team suggested. This is where the Neighborhood Network Committee came nix with the name "gazebo ". Mr. Steve Brown expressed he would like to see a shelter Large enough to hold family gatherings and picnics. He also mentioned the -whole purpose for the Acorn Parr is geared for families and adults in a quieter atmosphere. Other parks such as LaMotte Park are geared for more athletic purposes. Mr. Brown also stressed that there. is approximately 50 feet of shoreline that is open for public use. He still has problems with children walking through his property as-they make - their way around the-pond. These kids need to understand this is private property, and a lot of the homeowners are getting upset with the traffic behind their houses at all hours -of the day and night. Mr. Larson stressed again that this park should be able to be used by all ages - both young and old. Mr. Larson distributed a tetterfrom Mari Nelson which also requested a park be designated for adults, with a quieter more peaceful atmosphere. Mr. Sweeney suggested the City put in-a retaining wall and possibly do some landscaping, maybe even adding trees. The trees would act as a sound barrier, and in a sense, separate the park into two. The play area would-be separate from the shelter area, giving it the effect of two different parks. Mr. Sweeney mentioned that children play and fish in the pond all of the time, adding, in the winter they slide down the hill onto the pond. Mr. Porter questioned where the funds will come from to pay for all of these suggestions. Both Mr. Sweeney and Mr. Brown explained the -funds will be coming from the grant the City has applied for offered by the County. With this grant the county will grant $50,000.00 to the City, and the City will-in turn-match $50000.00 giving a total of approximately $100,000.00. Mr. Sweeney stressed the importance of upkeeping the -City parks. The parks would be used a lot more by our residents if they were kept up better. The grass needs to be fertilized and weed killer needs to be used. Mr. Sweeney suggested hiringa schoot aged person to oversee the upkeeping and maintenance of the parks. Mr. Porter suggested hiring an intern. Ms. Lien offered this person could also be carried over into the fall and winter with the warming house at LaMotte Park. The warning house needs someone to oversee the maintenance, scheduling and general running once winter arrives. Possibly, this person could stay on all year. 2