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Park & Recreation Minutes October 14, 1998 Page 5 e 9.e. Area Recreation Update Y outhbound - Commissioner Olson questioned how the attendance has been at Youthbound and age range of youth using the facility. Jeff indicated that on Friday of Homecoming weekend there were approximately 50 youth in attendance and 80 on Saturday. He stated the normal weekend attendance is between 30 and 50. The age range is between 13 and 17 years. He felt the pool and ping-pong tournaments have been successful and it has been requested to have the tournaments again. He did not feel the hours should be adjusted until they have had a chance to see what the attendance wil be as the weather becomes colder. Discussion followed regarding youth bands performing in the community and at Y outhbound. Sleiah ride - Jeff indicated that a date has not yet been set and staff is still working on this issue. Minnesota Recreation and Park Association {MRPAI Conference - Jeff encouraged the Commissioners to attend this informative conference. Chair Anderson indicated to Commissioner Kuester that Rolland Ring-Jarvi is interested in having someone speak to his 9th grade class regarding the referendum. Commissioner Kuester suggested development concept plans be prepared and reviewed for Lions Park through the Park-of-the-Month process. e 9.a. Continued - Commissioner Kuester discussed the progress on the referendum promotion. He expressed his thanks to Commissioner Peterson for his work on the video. He indicated that input is needed at the Tuesday, October 20th meeting (7 p.m.), to decide where to place the 3-dimensional drawings of the aquatic center. 10.a. Schools Use of Park Facilities Phil Hals indicated concerns have been expressed by the public regarding school events interfering with the public's use of the parks, as well as impacting adjacent private property. Most recently, complaints were received regarding the school's cross country running event interfering with the driving range at the golf course. Phil suggested that the school district be required to schedule ski meets and practices, cross country running, and other events with the city and that the events be posted in advance. Phil noted that the Lions are required to reserve Lions Park and pay a deposit. and the Chamber of Commerce must reserve and pay a deposit for Orono Park. Chair Anderson felt that since the school's events are planned well in advance, it should not be a problem to notify the city ahead of time. Commissioner Olson felt scheduled practices should also be posted two weeks in advance. e COMMISSIONER KUESTER MOVED TO HAVE STAFF PREPARE A DRAFT POLICY FOR GROUPS USING WOODLAND TRAILS PARK. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.