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visions of each community relating to the trail system Mr. LeBlanc will be coordinating <br /> this meeting to be held sometime in July or August, at City Hall. <br /> Letter to Residents in Eagle Pass re�arding�Li�h`g of Trail <br /> Previously discussed and disregarded. <br /> Concrete in Ice Rink at Laurie LaMotte Park <br /> Discussion was held regarding the fees involved with such a large project. The general <br /> consensus of the Parks and Recreation Committee was, although it would be nice for <br /> flooding purposes, it would be best to table this item for the future. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Laurie LaMotte Park (Outfield Fences and Bleachers) <br /> Ms. Lien explained that Bill Bisek (Kelly's Korner) requested this be placed on the <br /> agenda. Mr. Bisek would like the Park and Recreation Committee to install outfield <br /> fences and bleachers at Laurie LaMotte Park. With the upcoming Fete des Lacs ball <br /> tournaments, in order for it to be sanctioned, it has to be within regulation — which <br /> requires outfield fences. If there are no outfield fences, there will not be a tournament. <br /> Ms. DeVine suggested that perhaps Mr. Bisek would be willing to donate the funds for <br /> the outfield fences, since he was willing to donate the fiznds for another ball field at one ! <br /> time. After discussing the issue, the Parks and Recreation Committee decided to propose <br /> the idea to Mr. Bisek. Mr. Sweeney requested staff copy any quotes received by Mr. <br /> Palzer to him, and he will present the idea to Mr. Bisek. I <br /> Recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Committee to accept a donation by I ' <br /> Mr. Bisek, to fund installation of outfield fences at all of the fields at Laurie <br /> LaMotte Park, subject to Mr. Sweeney's discussions with Mr. Bisek. <br /> Mr. Navin felt the soccer and softball clubs should provide the bleachers. He will discuss <br /> the issue with Pat Mahr of the Little League and Dave Knol of the Centennial Soccer <br /> Club. <br /> Skate Park / BMX Track <br /> Ms. Lien e�lained she had previously been directed by the Parks and Recreation <br /> Committee to contact Shoreview's Community Center to find out information about their <br /> bike track. In her discussions with Sandy Wagner (Community Center Director), Ms. <br /> Lien learned that Shoreview doesn't offer a BMX bike track, but rather a skate park. <br /> They will be adding a bike track sometime this year, but as of this date, there is just a <br /> skate park. Ms. Lien was given a lot of good information, contacts, and other cities to <br /> call that have skate parks. After polling several communities and their respective police <br /> departments on the pros and cons of their skate parks, Ms. Lien shared that all of the <br /> communities polled strongly recommended skate parks. Ms. Lien submitted information <br /> relating to each City polled and information from True Ride — Skate Park Design and <br /> 6 <br />