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Park and Recreation/City Council Minutes <br /> April 13, 1992 <br /> Page 2 <br /> and Council discussed the proposed parkway along the southern part of <br /> the City Hall site. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of <br /> replacing the 5 foot concrete curb the north side with a 10 foot <br /> bituminous path for the purpose of biking and rollerblading. It was <br /> indicated that if this were possible, this could possibly tie in with <br /> the proposed trail system. It was the consensus of the Park and <br /> Recreation Commission and the City Council to replace the 5 foot <br /> concrete sidewalk with a 10 foot bituminous sidewalk to be used for <br /> activities such as hiking, biking and rollerblading, and further, <br /> that the City Engineer review this request. <br /> Discussion was held regarding the shortage of softball fields in the <br /> City of Elk River. <br /> Councilmember Kropuenske arrived at this time (8:35 p.m.) <br /> Councilmember Holmgren stated that Orono Park could not hold any more <br /> softball fields and that the City should be looking elsewhere for <br /> softball fieldrlocations. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that Orono <br /> Park was more family oriented and that the City should consider using <br /> the city-owned sludge land property located east of town to serve the <br /> needs of the softball players for many years into the future. Clair <br /> Olson indicated that by adding to the current facility, the park would <br /> more family use by the softball player's families using the parks while <br /> the softball players are playing softball. Councilmember Kropuenske <br /> • commented that there are too many tournaments and the park is becoming <br /> overloaded. He stated he would not be in favor of adding more softball <br /> fields to the present location. <br /> The Council and Commission discussed the possibility of moving Kuss <br /> Field to the E & 0 Tool site. Commissioner St. Dennis indicated that <br /> this would only be a temporary measure and would not solve the problem <br /> because the City needs more than two additional softball fields. He <br /> indicated that by moving Kuss Field to the E & 0 Tool site, the City <br /> is not, in reality, gaining two fields. He suggested that the City <br /> look for new property for softball fields. <br /> Discussion was held by the Council and Commission regarding the <br /> purchase of property for softball fields. The City Administrator <br /> indicated that some discussion has been held regarding the possible <br /> purchase of 80 acres of land located east of the City to be used for <br /> youth fields and softball. <br /> Chairman Anderson stated that the current softball fields are in a <br /> perfect location. He felt that expansion of the present area from a <br /> softball standpoint would be the best possibility. Councilmember <br /> Schuldt indicated that there is a possibility of losing the fairgrounds <br /> and if this did happen, parking space would also be lost. <br /> It was the consensus that the need for more softball fields was a <br /> priority and that the Park and Recreation Commission should be talking <br /> about alternative sites and solutions at a future meeting. <br /> 6. 1992 Park Improvements <br />