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� OLD BUSINESS ' . Ilpdate on Acorn Creek Pazk Mr. Tom Fairbrother (1844 Revoir St.) reported there are 32 volunteers available to assist in setting up the playground equipment at Acorn Creek Park on October 23`�. Mr. Fa'ubrother commented the beginning phases are progressing. The grading has been completed, and the ground has been prepared for the equipment, excluding the drilling of the holes for installation. 7umpin Java will be providing breakFast, Comer Express will be providing beverages throughout the day, and lanch will also be provided. Mr. Bill Bisek ran the Twin Cities Marathon with the intent of his pledges being donated to Acorn Creek Park for handicap accessible equipment. All � business names who have given donations in support of Mr. Bisek will be placed on a banner. The playground equipment will be delivered on Wednesday, October 20'� around 11:00 a.m., and a pre-construction meeting is scheduled for the same day at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Fairbrother mentioned he received a flyer from Larson Landscape and Nursery for trees at a discounted price of $50 each with a two year warranty. The CNN is interested in planting some trees around the playground structure for shade. Mr. Fairbrother also stated that the cement came in $4,000 below the anticipated price. Mr. Fa.irbrother suggested that Park and Recreaxion send tnank you letters to all those involved. The CNN will provide a list of volunteers. Mr. Fairbrother listed several items that will be needed for installation: First aid kit, orange fencing, move the satellite from the Tracie McBride Park to Acorn Creek Park and ca11 Waste Management for a garbage bin for the plastic, pallets and garbage. Mr. March added that a tree grant of up to $15,000 might be available in the spring. Also, Joe Goetz (Goetz Landscapingj would like to work with NSP again this year for another NSP Tree Grant give-away. Motion by Mr. Larson, secancted by Mr. Porter to ezpend $400.00 of Park and Recreation Funds to purehase eight (S) trees at �50 each far Acorn Creek Park. All in favor. Motion carried. State of the Parks Address / Park Priorit�Lists Mr. Navin commented that the Park and Recreation Committee viewed all of the parks in , Centerville on September 4, 1999, to inspect the condition of each park. All af the committee members were asked to prioritize the parks, by writing a list of the parks and what they feel each park needs as far as improvements. By each member compiling a list, this will better justify to the City Council, the request from the Park and Recreation Committee for a$50,000 budget for the year 2000. All lists were tumed into Ms. Lien, who will compile the lists into one for the �, November meeting. 4