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� Park and Recreation May 5, 1999 UNFINISHED BUSINESS ' Unc�ate on St Paul �%Vater Utilit� Surnlus Pro�ert� A� raisal - Tabled Update on Anoka Count�/LaMotte Trail Issue - Tabled NEW BUSINESS Letter from Laser Li�ht Technolo�le�, Inc Ms. Lien explained a letter she had rec�ived from Karen Seeley of Lazer Light Technologies. Lazer Light Technologies offers fund raisers with Lazer Scribed Bricks. The Park and Recreation Committee briefly laoked over the information and discussed the information. The general consensus of the committee was that the City andlor Park and Recreation Committee is not ready or in ihe need of a fund raiser. Park and Recreation Committee Sponsored Youth Activities Ms. Lien asked the Park and Recreation Committee if they wanted to pursue spansoring events for the children of Centerville. Such events would include: kite flying, track and field, softball tournaments, volleyball tournarrtents, bike racing, etc. The �eneral consensus of the Park and Recreation Committee was that there are so many �''� events offered through Lino Lakes, Centennia� 5choor District and surrount�in� � communities that they �idn't feel the need to offer them through Centerville. Mr. Brown felt it all came down time and money, ac�ding the Park and Recreation Comrr�tttee �� voluntears their time for City issues. Adding, that not many of the members have time to i help with outside events. Mr. Porter felt it would be something to r�o for fun, adding that �� maybe the City could offer prizes. l�Ir. Larson mentioned that in Lino Lakes, not ' evervone volunteers, the City pays for t�teir time. YIr. Sweer�ey clari�ied, only Park and , Recreation are paid in Lino Lakes. Mr. Larson suggested that maybe it is time for the City � of Centerville to consider hiring a Parks �nd Recreation Director. N1r. Src�urrr didn't feel � the City has the need nor the money for that position at this time. DISCUSSIOIV ITEMS Mr. Larson brought attention to the condition of the slide at the Ro_yal 1VFeadows Park. Basically the slide is shot, ard ready �o fall down. It needs to be removed. Also, the swing set is in poor condition. Mr. Larsdn statecl that he had already spoke with Mr. Paul Palzer (Building Official) about purchasing a new sw�ing. Mr. Palzer told Mr. Larson that it would cost the City approximately $400 -$600 to repair the current swirrg. �t wou�d be more beneficial for the City to purchase a new swing. iVIotion by Dale Larson ta have Pt�blic �'or�s remove the slide at Ray�t �ble�dows Park. Motion seconded b,y Doug Porter. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. , �