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-3 There was an inquiry about whether there are maps on our web site about some of the proposed paths. Breuer mentioned that we are doing an article for the "In the • Neighborhood" (which comes out in July) which will focus on the Safe Routes to Schools. The article also directs people to go to the website for maps. The maps will be on the web site, they are just not there yet. VII. Announcements A. Chair Updates Frischman reiterated an earlier mention of a public hearing at the August 6ch Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission meeting regarding the Hansen Park trails. It is National Trails Day on June 7`h so get out and walk a trail. A "kick off' event for Safe Routes to Schools event is being held at Bel Air School on June 5 with prizes, a party and recognition of some members of the community. That starts at 10:30 with local dignitaries speaking, at 11:00 we will be giving away a bike, helmet, padlock and other prizes. MOTION BY BUDZYNSKI, SECONDED BY SAMUELSON, TO CANCEL THE JULY 2, 2008 MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. B. Department Happenings Breuer gave the Department Happenings presentation. Breuer stated there are three all night parties at our facility this year. Tonight is Irondale, then Tartan and then St. Anthony. . Breuer informed the Commission that there is new playground equipment arriving at Veterans Park. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 24`h. The Council will be there. Budzynski mentioned that he has not seen the Tobacco Free signs in the parks. He has not seen them at Freedom or other parks he has been to. Breuer said we assigned the job of posting these signs to our part time maintenance staff. They just started and may not have had opportunity yet to complete the task. Most of the signs are placed on the trash receptacles. Budzynski asked about the boat that was purchased to monitor Long Lake. Breuer said we still have the boat and it is still being used by Public Safety to monitor Long Lake. Trevorrow asked about the possibility of turning the Pike Lake fields into an adult ball field. Right now no one is using it. The dandelions have taken over. Or, it could be turned into a soccer field and at least utilized as a practice field. Breuer stated that these fields are not City fields but school fields. Our Recreation Manager can look into it if she feels there is a need. Budzynski said that on Long Lake Road and County Road H there are some empty lots on the west side. The boulevard was mowed in that area (south of County Road H on the right side) and the grass clippings went into the gutter. If it is the City that mows, we should be good stewards of the environment and the clippings should not go in the gutter. Breuer stated she will check into that.