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Page 6 . Elk River Recreation Board Minutes June 7. 1988 The Recreation Board discussed the overall need for lighting in the softball complex; the long range softball needs in Elk River (more fields); and how the joint financing of the lights is the key element in having softball lights installed for the 1989 season. MOTION BY CLETE LIPETZKY TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE INSTALLATION OF SOFTBALL LIGHTS AT THE SOFTBALL COMPLEX FOR THE 1989 SEASON BE CONSIDERED AS A HIGH PRIORITY DURING BUDGET CONSIDERATION; THAT THE LIGHTING BE JOINTLY FINANCED BY THE CITY. UTILITIES COMMISSION. AND SOFTBALL ORGANIZATION: AND THAT IT BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY THE RECREATION BOARD. THE NEED FOR A BALANCE IN CITY PARK AND RECREATION FINANCING FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF PARK AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES. MOTION SECONDED BY BYRON HOUGHTELIN. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. It was the consensus of the Recreation Board that the financing aspect of the lights would need further discussion at a future meeting. The actual financial participation by the softball organization. City and Utilities Commission needs to be further evaluated. 7. Comprehensive "Wish List" for Future Park and Recreation Development . Without getting into specific details. the Recreation Board discussed the enormity of the task before them in developing a Comprehensive "Wish List" for future park and recreation development. This issue deals with the development of a total park and recreation plan which is much more extensive than the park and open space section of the Growth Management Plan. The need for a consultant to assist in the development of a parks plan was also discussed. There was a significant concern registered by the Recreation Board that the City's recreation program could quickly deteriorate without a solid volunteer organization to help substain the programs. It was the consensus of the Recreation Board that the Comprehensive Plan - Wish List issue would be a constant agenda topic at future Recreation Board meetings until such a time when a plan of action for the development of a Comprehensive Plan was agreed upon by the Recreation Board. It was also the consesus of the Recreation Board to attempt to visit all or most of the larger parks within the City park system prior to future Recreation Board meetings. Additionally. as the Recreation Board evaluates the need for a consultant to assist them in the development of a Comprehensive Park Program. such a need and financial paramaters for such a consultant would be recommended to the City Council. Other Business No items were discussed at this time. .