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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes October 11. 2000 Page 8 . Mr. Hals noted that a boulder has also been placed in Gagne Park for the memorial plaque acknowledging the land donation to the City. 10. Information/Uodate Items Discussion on update items as follows: Commissioner Reitsma Item - Gun Club Commissioner Reitsma stated that he toured the Elk River Gun Club with Steve Wensman and George Zabee. He felt the operation is very antiquated and there are no modern facilities or security. He explained that the DNR has a First Right of Refusal if the Gun Club would consider selling the property at some point in the future. He stated that Mr. Zabee made it very clear that the Gun Club Board has decided not to deal with the DNR. Commissioner Reitsma stated that he feels there will be problems in the near future with new residents moving in so close to the club. He explained that Mr. Zabee basically told them they are not interested in talking to the City at this time and to come back in a year. Council Reoresentative on Community Recreation Board . Ms. McPherson stated that Councilmember Paul Motin has been appointed to serve on the HRA and has indicated he may be stepping down from his position on the Community Recreation Board. Councilmember Motin has suggested that a member of the Park and Recreation Commission serve on the Board. rather than a Council member. Commissioner Huberty stated that Michele Bergh, Community Recreation Manager. feels strongly that someone with some decision-making authority should serve on the Board and that is why a Council member has served in the past. Ms. McPherson will discuss this issue further with Michele Bergh and Pat Klaers, City Administrator. 11. Uodate on 9/18/00 City Council Meetina Commissioner Dave Anderson provided an update on the September 18. 2000, City Council meeting. 12. Uodate on 9/26/00 Planninq Commission Meetina Commissioner Reitsma provided an update on the September 26. 2000 Planning Commission Meeting. The Commissioners discussed their concern with Meadowwoods Plat located next to the Gun Club. 13. Other Business . Commissioner Dana Anderson stated that he has been approached by the youth baseball and softball organizations regarding contracts with vendors for exclusive use of their products in exchange for free equipment (Le., scoreboards). He questioned whether or not these groups have the authority to make such decisions. Phil Hals suggested that the City could rent advertising space on the ball field fencing to bring in revenues. Commissioner Dave Anderson explained that these companies generate funds from the sale of products. not advertising.