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the area where the North Park will be. <br />B. Chair Updates <br />Chair Frischman commented that we have a new commissioner, Jack Brunell. <br />He was not able to be here tonight. <br />C. Commission Reports on Parks <br />Chair Frischman suggested tabling the reassignment of parks which the <br />Commission reports on until next month. <br />D. Department Happenings / upcoming events <br />• More than 70 adults completed the 55+ AARP drivers' safety courses <br />in June. <br />• 127 participants enjoyed group fitness classes. <br />• 20 Silver Sneakers individuals completed the "Walk 100 miles in 60 <br />days" challenge. <br />• City had curb -side pick -up of tree debris from June 21St storm. <br />• During storm, lost power to NBCC. Generator failed. Had to move <br />many rental events to neighborhood centers and the Shoreview <br />Community Center and some events were cancelled. Call out to Jason <br />Hicks who worked over 20 hours that weekend. <br />• 170 juniors registered in the Brightwood Hills Jr. program. <br />• Lots of different programs going on during the summer; babysitting <br />training, flag football, tennis lessons, dance classes, music together, <br />Lego camp, karate, gymnastics and Ed- Venture Day Care. <br />• Grace Outreach Covenant Church rental at Totem Pole through the <br />end of 2013. <br />• Outdoor Pickleball. <br />• New asphalt and skate park equipment at Freedom Park. <br />• Meeting with Stantec (formally Bonostro) to complete a cost estimate <br />on the features the Commission chose for North Park so we can get <br />more information before we go to Council. Cost estimate should be <br />complete early August and then we will go to Council with the <br />recommendation. <br />• Subway came in this week and is working on the structure. <br />Director Breuer showed photos of the old and new skate park at Freedom <br />Park. <br />Commissioner Nguyen reminded everyone of the Stockyard Days Events <br />coming up. <br />Director Breuer stated that National Night Out is August 6. If you would like <br />to ride with Public Safety that evening, let Trevor Hamdorf or herself know. <br />August 7 is the PREC meeting and August 8th is the Stockyard Days <br />parade. <br />IX. Adjournment <br />MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LUNDBERG, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER <br />FIELDS, TO ADJOURN AT 9:00 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. <br />7 <br />