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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes May 9. 2001 Page 2 . 7. Area Recreation Update Michele Bergh provided an update on Area Recreation activities. One thousand summer program registrations have been received to date. Activities are filling up including T-ball, all the Pee Wee sports (Le. golf), Wiggles and Giggles, and soccer. Tennis classes are filled, with 6 students per class. Approximately 50 registrations have been received for Safety Camp. Ms. Bergh noted that last year Safety Camp registrations filled the same day they were opened to non-residents. The phones are very busy with field reservations, especially TRSA. Chair Kuester asked if any events have been scheduled in the parks. Ms. Bergh explained that a "Wonderful World" event has been scheduled at Woodland Trails Park. She noted that most events are scheduled at Lions Park because it is centrally located and easy to find. 8. Park Development Progress Report Park Foreman Terry Bye distributed a breakdown of mowing hours for city property. He also provided a list of irrigation systems which the Street/Park Department maintains. He noted that when the Twin Lakes Boulevard system is operational, it will be turned over to the city for maintenance. Mr. Bye stated that most of the bulldozer work at the BMX track has been completed and it is now being fine-tuned. The first race is scheduled in June. . The court at Country Crossing 3rd Park has been striped. A gate will be installed at Hillside City Park. He noted that they have received good feedback on the mountain biking activities. Mr. Bye noted that they are well into their busy season with mowing and field maintenance. Commissioner Sladek asked if the City will be maintaining the mountain bike trails. Mr. Bye explained that the Street/Park crew will trim trees and remove any fallen trees, but that regular maintenance of the trails themselves, such as repair of rutted areas, will be done by the mountain biking group. 9.A.l. Report on Mountain Bikina Event Michele McPherson stated that the BLAST Mountain Biking Group held its first event at Hillside City Park on Saturday, May 5th. Fifty-two mountain bikers participated in the event. She stated that some very positive comments were forwarded to staff via e-mail. Ms. McPherson stated that the trails are well- established and just need some fine tuning. She noted that there have been some problems with horseback riders damaging the trails, so signs will be placed which state no motorized vehicles or horses are allowed on the trails. Ms. McPherson stated that the BLAST group would like to conduct some clinics in the park. . Commissioner Dave Anderson stated that he has hiked the trails and feels that they have been nicely done. He encouraged the Commissioners to visit the site.