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March 4, 2015 Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission Page 5 <br /> <br /> Pickleball – we have about 19 participants that play up at the Highview <br />gym. It runs 5:30 – 8:30 on Tuesdays up at Highview. <br /> 145 trees were ordered for the Missouri gravel bed. Last year we <br />planted 117 and 115 survived. Most go on boulevards or City parks to <br />replace trees lost by EAB or other diseases. If a resident wants a tree <br />planted on their boulevard, contact the City. W e ask that you water it. <br />(This is our 3rd year of this program). We will utilize the trees left in the <br />gravel bed over the winter for our Arbor Day tree planting. <br /> Currently trimming in the parks; Sunny Square, Hidden Oaks, <br />Creekview and Meadow Wood. <br /> Youth soccer camps had 27 participants this month and Little Tigers <br />martial arts had 26 participants. We have seen an increase in <br />gymnastics and other programs. <br /> Pat Tuma worked with auditors on the State sales tax and did a <br />wonderful job; completing a book and binder to explain it to the <br />auditors. Did a great job on the spreadsheets. <br /> Softball registrations have already begun. <br /> Brightwood Hills Golf Course is taking registrations for leagues. The <br />average opening date in Minnesota is April 7. <br /> Men’s locker room opened. We started demolition of the old women’s <br />locker room area. The family restrooms, personal needs room will go <br />in and additional lobby space. Hoping to have the project wrapped up <br />the end of March. <br /> Parks took delivery of a new John Deere Gator. This item was due for <br />replacement in the fleet budget. <br /> Ice rinks coming to a close. Only staffing Sunny Square. <br /> <br />Chair Frischman thanked those involved in getting the Commission back <br />in the Council Chambers. The public is always welcome at the meetings. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strub commented about the annual tree sale the City is <br />involved with along with Ramsey County. You can go to <br />friendsoftheparks.org to purchase trees or donate one. <br /> <br /> IX. Adjournment <br />MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FIELDS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER <br />EISCHEN, TO ADJOURN AT 8:37 P.M. MOTION CARRIED. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted by, <br /> Sandy Breuer <br />Director of Parks and Recreation