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. . . a refrigerator and stove unit for people using that shelter. The damage to the trail lights by vandals earlier this summer has been repaired and all of the lights are back in operation in Lion's Park. There has been no contact wi th the Lion's Club, but it is antipated that the Lion's Park would be available for practice field for soccer and/or football this fall. 8. Playground Unit Update Phil Hals showed drawings of the proposed playground units for installation of Baldwin Park, Barrington Park, and Lion's Park. Mr. Hals also reported that the units are under construction in Baldwin Park and Barrington Park and they are waiting for deli very of the equipment for the Lion's Park. 9. Area Wide Recreation Director Update Community Education Director, Charlie Blesener, reported that the Committee for the Region Recreation Director will meet again in September. They plan to have proposals available for municipality's approval sometime this fall. Mr. Blesener indicated that with the best case scenario, the person could be on board in January or possibly February, 1992. The two issues yet to be resolved by the Committee are the makeup of the governing board and also where this person will be housed. A subcommittee composed of Charlie Blesener, Ron Black, Pat Klaers, and Carole McNaughton-Commers will be meeting in the near future to discuss the job description for the Area Wide Recreation Director. 10. Development of Recreation Fields Phil Hals reported that the construction of the athletic fields behind the Community Education Center has begun with the City removing the trees and rototilling the grass and sod for the first two soccer/football fields. There has also been discussion, with the School District regarding irrigation wells. It is Mr. Hals' opinion two shallow wells will irrigate the Community Education Athletic Complex. The Park and Recreation Commission raised the question regarding the tennis court construction at Salk School. Charlie Blesener indicated that there is no construction taking place at this point and did not have a reason for the holdup. 11. Update on Development Activities at E & 0 Tool Land Phil Hals reported that the City Street Crew has graded and leveled the site , but there has been little or no activity at the site since mid June. There is a concept drawing available showing two ballfields with some parking and an open recreation field. Chairman Anderson indicated that he would rather consider building three ball fields on the south of the present ballfield complex, rather than building two fields on the E & 0 property. The Park and Recreation Commission decided to consider this item at a future meeting.