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Mr. Lucas thanked the Committee for their time and for listening to their concerns related to the satellite. Ms. Hackman thanked the Committee for all they ha.ve done at all of the parks, commenting specifically that Eagle Park has turned into a very nice park. Mr. Porter thanked the residents for attending the meeting and e�ressing their concerns. Lions Shelter/Concession Stand at Laurie LaMotte Park Mr. Terry Sweeney appeared before the Parks and Recreation Committee on behalf of the Lions Club, to amend the plans originally submitted to the Committee for a concession stand. The Lions would like to add a second floor to the building plans. The second floor would be used for a meeting room and storage for the Lions Club. Additionally, the Lions would like to expand from 18' to 20' in length. Mr. Sweeney requested feedback from the Committee on their feelings related to the concession stand. The consensus of the Committee would be to see sewer/water run to the stand for restrooms, drinking fountains, running water, etc. Additionally, the Committee is concerned about who exactly is funding tYus project? Mr. Sweeney will relay the concerns to the Lions Club and then contact Ms. Lien with their response. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES A�ri14, 2001 Parks and Recreation Committee Meetin�Minutes Motion by Mr. LeBlanc, seconded by Ms. DeVine to approve the Apri14, 2001 Parks and Recreation Cammittee Meeting Minutes with noted changes. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Soccer Field (LaMotte Park� Ms. DeVine explained she had spoke with Mr. Palzer regarding the soccer fields. They determined tha.t the size requirements aze not met on the adult field. Specifically, the � field is not wide enough. _ Mr. Peterson commented that the cost to move the backstop and fencing at the park will run approximately $1,200. Mr. Porter questioned if a temporary fence would work this year to get us through the summer. Discussion ensued regarding making either the softball fields or the soccer fields regula.tion size. Both cannot be made regulation size, but one can. If the Committee chooses to make one of the sports areas (softball or soccer) regulation size, then the other area will not be within regulation. Both fields are ' heavily used and have received either equipment or a monetary donation from their perspective organizations (Centennial Little League and Soccer Club). These donations were in lieu of priority use of the fields. 2