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programs. Renovations are needed to replace. inadequate facilities (e.g., the boardwalk) and to bring the building into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act standards (i.e., an elevator). RECOMMENDA nON: The recommendations of the Harriet Alexander Nature Center Advisory Committee should be implemented as soon as possible. C) YOUTH SUMMER TEAM FACILITIES BACKGROUND: The growing participation in youth summer team sports has led to Increasing demands for specialized playing fields designed to the size and configuration requirements of each sport. Little League Baseball, slow pitch softbalI, fast pitch softball and soccer all have specific requirements which preclude shared use of fields. Recently, for instance, the growing popularity of girls athletics has led to an increased participation in girls fast pitch softball. Existing fields are not of appropriate dimensions for the sport, and the Girls Fast Pitch Softball Program has indicated the need for a two-field complex meeting fast pitch softball specifications. Playing on fields not meeting these requirements raises safety issues. Additionally, provision of playing fields appropriate for girls fast pitch softball would reduce the disparity between facilities provided for boys and girls softball and baseball. The North Suburban Youth Soccer Program has also expressed a desire for additional playing fields in Roseville. Consideration of any new youth summer team facilities should take into account that construction of a facility for one sport may prevent construction of facilities for other sports. RECOMMENDA nONS: When considering new facilities, the City should consider three essential points: 1) the current and potential number of participants in the sport; 2) whether the proposed facility serves an otherwise under served population; and 3) whether other suitable facilities exist w;thin the City, or could be found in surrounding communities. To ensure optimum turf conditions and maximize use, all current and planned athletic fields should be irrigated. First priority should be given to OwaS8o Fields (2), Evergreen Park (3) and Acorn Park (2). The cost of $10,000 each should come from 1998 PIP funds. D) GOLF COURSE BACKGROUND: Cedarholm Golf Course operates as a self-supported facility within the Parks and Recreation Department. This has included the establishment of a reserve fund to cover redevelopment and capital improvements. Recent renovation of the greens and tees has exhausted the reserve fund, leaving no funds available for the planned replacement of the club house and maintenance building. An expanded. updated club house could enhance revenues, especially from off season rentals. An enlarged maintenance building is needed to meet current golf course demands and to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards. 10 ~~_._~ I J ( , t L t L L l l l l ~ Co . .,.