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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes May 6, 1992 Page 2 $3,000 worth of landscaping. Mr. Boerger said that the 1990 child count at ECFE was 574 per week. Phil Hals, street/Park Superintendent, offered some comments regarding design that may make the unit less expensive or add more play value for the money. Chair Anderson explained that considers proposals and then makes and the City Council then approves the Park & Recreation Commission a recommendation to the City Council or denies the request. Mr. Hals indicated that he would support the idea of the assembly of the playground by his department as an additional donation by the City. Mr. Boerger stated that a donation of $3,000 to $4,000 from the City would be added to funds from District 728, fraternal organizations and fundraisers to complete the project. COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT $3,500 BE GIVE TO ECFE FOR THIS PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AS WELL AS DONATING STREET/PARK DEPARTMENT TIME TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL THE EQUIPMENT. COMMISSIONER HOUGHTELIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.1. Continue Discussion on Plans for Orono Park and New City Hall Site Phil Hals discussed affect Orono Park finish the clean up the trail system, courts and shelters construction of new City Hall and how that would improvements. Mr. Hals stated that he plans to of the Gospodar site and do some base grading on but most of the work on basketball courts, tennis will be 1993 projects. Chair Anderson discussed the disagreement with the Fair Board regarding softball parking in the fairgrounds. Chair Anderson indicated he is hopeful that the issue will be resolved by the City furnishing an insurance certificate to the Fair Board at their 5/19/92 meeting. 6.2. Recreation Fields Chair Anderson explained that the softball fields are at capacity for league play and he could see the need for another four field complex by 1994 and another four field complex in 1995. Commissioner Olson questioned the number of out of town teams that are now in the league play. Chair Anderson stated that about 10 teams currently have more than 3 out of town players per team. Commissioner Dana Anderson suggested that the City acquire property for an eight field complex that could eventually be lighted and turn the current complex over to youth activities. Chair Anderson stated that he feels that the Orono complex is still the most prime property for softball playing.