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__ _ Da1e La.rson questioned if the basketball court would be a full court or ha�f court. Also, Mr. Larsan questioned the gazebo versus a pavilion or shelter. � Lori Dorn (1836 Revoir Street) stated the Neighborhood Network Committee was trying to follow through with the Design Team flow. Don Bahneman was in agreement that Ac�rn.Creek Park should be an adult park - not just geared for athletics and yaung children. Aimee Fairbrother (1844 Revoir Street) mentioned the park has three (3) acres af Iand, and that there should be plenty of room to do everything as long as the Park and Recreation Committee take the Neighborhood Network Cammittee seriously. James Bownik stated that the next step would be to put an application together and submit it for a DNR gz James thanked Aimee FairbrQther for her efforts. Adding that the City would have a great chance for both of the grants. The deadline is March 3 l, 1999. If the City doesn't receive the grants, it can resubmit them again next year. Michael Navin questioned the amount of the grants again. James Bownik reiterated �hat they are_$50,000.00 each with the City rnaxching $SO,Q00.00 for ea.ch park. Michael added that the City would need a list of items for the pa.rk showing the total cost. Also, Michael questianed if someone from the.NeighbQrhood Network Committee would be willing to meet with the Park and Recreation Committee. Terry Sweeney (council liaison) coneured. with Mr. Navin regarding the. attandance of a Neighborhood Nework liaison meeting with the Park and Recreation Committee. Tom Fa.irbrother (1844 Revoir Street) questioned who designs the equipment for the , parks. Mr. Fairbrother also ques�ioned whether the City wouId have one person or several ' design_the parks? ' MichaeL Navin explained that the Park and Recreation Committee designs the park layout , and the playground equipment is brought in by vendors. Dale Larson mentioned that the ' structures were already designed and brought in, while residents dug the holes and put , them in. ' Aimee Fairbrother (1844 Revoir Street) stated.tha.t she has been gathering information from several vendors. Ms. Fairbrother has the name of the vendor used by the City of Lina Lakes. She stated that they are a fantastic campany and they do it all. Dale Larson suggested letting the Neighborhood Network Committee design the Acorn Creek Park and submit it to the Park and Recreation Committee. Michael Navin questioned who was notified, and if anybody can be on the Neighborhood Network Committee? 4