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and stressed "no light pollution". Mr. LeBlanc will get more information/quotes for the May meeting. Trail Mans The Committee was pleased with the maps Ms. Lien had created indicating the easements, sidewalks and trails within the City. The Park and Recreation Committee requested Ms. Lien contact the City Engineer to have him create these maps. Donation of Li�,hts from Rich DeFoe The Committee discussed the donation of the lights/poles from Rich DeFoe of Waterworks Beach Club. Ms. Lien explained that Mr. Palzer had informed her that Mr. DeFoe had a friend who might also be willing to donate two (2) more sets of lights to the City, along with his. If this is true, there will be a total of three (3) sets of lights for the ball fields. The general consensus of the Park and Recreation Committee was to install two (2) sets of lights at the softball fields and one set at the soccer field, subject to engineer approval. Mr. Larson mentioned that in the past, NSP ha.d donated a pole for lights in which they mounted a siren on, and questioned if possibly NSP would be willing to do the same again. Mr. Peterson offered to check with Mr. Palzer on the likelihood of this happening again in the future. Motion by Mr. Navin, seconded by Mr. Larson to recommend to City Council to �� accept the donation of the ball field lights/poles from Mr. Rich DeFoe, at relocation costs of approximately $3,000 to be deducted from the Park and Recreation's General Fund, with a final installation date to be determined at a later date. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. I � Public Works Liaison / Ted�i Peterson Ms. Lien expiained that she had spoke with Mr. March regarding the possibility of ha.ving Tedd Peterson join the Parks and Recreation Committee as a Public Works staff liaison, Mr. March felt the Parks and Recreation Committee should be able to call upon the public works department at any time, without having a Public Works staff liaison. If Mr. Peterson wishes to attend the Parks and Recreation meetings, he is more than welcome to attend as a resident. Mr. Lazson expressed his appreciation, adding that he felt it is very nice having someone from Public Works at the meetings, and hopes Mr. Peterson will continue to join the meetings. Letter of Understandin�? for Future Trail System Mr. LeBlanc submitted a draft Letter of Understanding explainiing the visions and goals for future trails in the northeastern metropolitan area. This letter also requests any contact names, grants or other funding possibilities be forwarded to the City. The Park and Recreation Committee approved the letter Mr. LeBlanc had submitted. NEW BUSINESS 4