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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes October 8. 1997 Page 3 Phil indicated the 4" potable water well is in and the 8" well will be drilled later (next spring). Phil discussed problems he experienced with the contractor, Renner Drilling, to get the work completed. Phil added that the bids for the fencing have been accepted and are $500 less than their estimate. Phil indicated the contractor will be drilling the holes for the fencing on the following Monday. Phil asked the Commissioners for input on the location of the ballfield ag lime. After discussion, it was determined to have two 28' backstops and two 15' backstops, with a 300' radius outfield. Phil indicated approximately 2/3 of the ag lime has been delivered. 8. Discussion of Bond Referendum - Where do we qO from here? John Kuester reviewed issues associated with the park bond referendum. He felt when a referendum is presented again, more time is needed to build a coalition of volunteers. John discussed whether to try the referendum in the spring or wait till the.general election in November. The Commissioners discussed the low voter turn-out and reasons people gave for not voting. The Commissioners were in agreement more door-to-door contact is necessary for support, especially in neighborhoods benefiting from passage of the referendum. John felt the Commission should look at the referendum as a lesson and not a failure. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to meet with Decision Resources to discuss their views on the referendum after the school referendum is over. 9. Staff Updates Lions' Park - Phil Hals indicated the trails scheduled for 1997 have been completed. Phil estimated the cost for movable hockey boards for a 50'x160' rink at $3.000 for the plywood panels and metal braces, plus $1,000 for labor. The boards would be disassembled in the summer and stored. If the expenditure is approved, the boards could be installed and usable this coming season. The.Commissioners and staff discussed the location of the hOCkey boards and lighting. They also discussed providing ice rinks for other skaters. Commissioner Dave Anderson suggested the owner of Sax Foods be contacted regarding flooding a corner of the Sax Foods parking lot for skating. COMMISSIONER DA VEANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $7,000 FROM PARK DEDICATION FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO SETS OF HOCKEY BOARDS SO'X 150', ONE AT LIONS PARK, AND THE OTHER AT A SITE EAST OF HIGHWAY 169. COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0.