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I � � Undate on Cit� Parks Mr. Maxch mentioned three more 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 Chain of Lakes Little League. Mr. Mahr is requesting to purchase equipment for the City to use on the tractor for grooming the ba11 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 pub�ic works - specifically if residents could use this property for athletic practice purposes. It was determined that this area would 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 paxks - specifically for fertilizing. Mr. Navin added that the City should be setting an example by using fertilizer that is environmentally safe, and not over fertilize. Mr. March mentioned the neighborhood of Acorn Creek is making a vision of how they , would like to see Acorn Creek Park. The residents would like to see the park be full of all the extras - i.e.: playground equipment, picnic tables, BBQ pits and they want it handicap accessible. Jim stated they will be presenting a plan to the Park and Recreation Committee when it is complete. � St. Paul Water Utilitv Sur�lus Pro�ertv Mr. March explained earlier 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. Half of the property is in Centerville and half of the property is in Lino Lakes. Mr. March 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. Motion b„ Dou Porter to strongly recommend to Cit�Council to �ursue �urchasing�he St. Paul Water Utilities �ro�ert�for a future �ark. Seconded by Don Bahneman. All in favor. Motion carried. 3