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J Park Board .July 9, 1969 2 VETERAN'S. FIELD DISCUSSION: Mr. Glen Beggin appeared to discuss Veteren's Field. He questioned baseball fields for park plan. He stated there are not enough fields plannedr there are 24 baseball teams,. of these 15 can be considered as being comprised of New Brighton residents. MVAA 14 teams 8 New Brighton Major Division 5 2 New Brighton Suburban Division 3 New Brighton Legion Team 1 New Brighton Babe Ruth 1 New Brighton Irondale Highview Request was made to convert Veteran's Field to a major league size baseball field. Motion by Morris, seconded by .Hansen to request Brauer and Associates to prepare sketch plan for Veteran's Field of the total area, including a major league ball diamond. Carried Motion by Hansen, seconded by Morris that Brauer and Associates review site plan, 7th Street to equalize major league baseball and softball diamonds. Carried INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATIONS FOR SHELTERS Motion by Hagemeyer, seconded by Gunderman to alter original plan on inside phones (minutes 6/11/69) to provide outside phone. Consideration and installation of inside phones cannot be practically installed. Carried Chairman Gunderman presented a letter received from Donald Reissman which was discussed. BARRICADING - 7TH STREET N.W. Mrs. Neumann requested the barricading of 3rd Street and 5th Street N< on the east side at such times as contractor is not working SILVER LAKE,R~AD PARK SITE The Board retaliated its request that Silver Lake Road park site „be"barricaded where the entrance is located. The Board was informed that this request was transmitted to the Department of Public Works and is attempting to find out why this had not been done previously. Motion by Hagemeyer, seconded by Morris to adjourn the meeting at 11:55. Carried.