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Undate on Cit� Parks Mr. Mazch mentioned three znore truck loads of ag-lime have been delivered and placed on the infields. Jim also stated he received a letter from Pat Mahr of the Cha.in of Lakes Little League. Mr. Mahr is requesting to purchase equipment for the City to use on the tractor for grooming the ball fields. Mr. Mahr would like the fields to be groomed Monday through Thursday from June until sometime in the fall. The Chain of Lakes Little League would reimburse the City $500.00 for the grooming. Mr. Navin questioned if public works could handle the additional workload. Mr. March felt with the new tractor it wouldn't be a problem. He estimated that public works would be able to groom six ball fields in one hour - except for unforeseen emergencies. Mr. Navin questioned the land surrounding pubtic works - specifically if residents could use this property for athletic practice purposes. It was determined that this area wonld probably not be a suitable place for practice - due to traffic. Mr. Terry Sweeney brought up the quality of our parks - the weeds overrun the parks every year. He requested the City take bids on upkeeping the parks - specifically for fertilizing. Mr. Navin added that the City shouId be setting an example by using fertilizer that is ' environmentally safe, and not over fertilize. I Mr. March mentioned the neighborhood of Acorn Creek is making a vision of how they '�, would Iike to see Acorn Creek Park. The residents would like to see tke park be full of a11 the e�ras - i.e.: piayground equipment, picnic tables, BBQ pits and they want it handicap ', accessible. Jim stated they wi11 be presenting a plan to the Park and Recreation Committee when it is complete. St. Paul Water Utilitv Sum� lus Pro�e�tv Mr. March explained eaxlier at the Park/Trails and Lakes meeting that the St. Paul Water Utilities is looking to sell a piece of property located across the street from LaMotte Park. Ha1f of the property is in CentervilIe arid half of the property is in Lino Lakes. Mr. Marck already spoke with Lino Lakes and they are very receptive to the idea of a joint purchase with Centerville. The idea is to make this property into a park with a fishing pier on the lake. The fact that it is located directly across the street from LaMotte Park would mean parking would not be an issue, and the fishing pier would be an added amenity to the park. �otion b� Doug Porter to�tron�l� recommend to Cit�Council to un rsue �urchasin� the �t. Paul Water Utilities �ro�ert� for a future n�rk. Seconded bv Don Bahneman. All in favor. Motion carried. 3