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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 <br /> BASEBALL FIELD - CONT. <br /> Bosma stated dugouts are considered an option in the Little League guidelines. At this time <br /> there are approximately fourteen fields without dugouts that are shared with softball. OBA <br /> wants to provide play on a field above the basic ball field and dugouts would be an important <br /> part of the experience for the kids. He presented a proposal drafted by Mark Gronberg. Access <br /> would be achieved off Old Crystal Bay Road by building a gravel road and a parking area for <br /> forty units. The first field to be built would be the one closest to County Road 6 and the second <br /> site would be developed later. No estimates have been obtained. Preliminary figures for the <br /> road are $10,000-$15,000. Figures should be available in two weeks. OBA would like a <br /> proposal brought to the School Board for an agreement between the City and School as soon as <br /> possible. <br /> Ilse added the School is willing to enter into a long-term lease for approximately $1.00 a year. <br /> McMillan inquired about the topography. <br /> Bosma explained there is a 20' slope which could result in some high excavation costs. The <br /> County will allow access off County Road 6 only if one field is developed. <br /> White felt it might be more economical to proceed with access off County Road 6 as the second <br /> field would not be built for some time. <br /> Gerhardson commented the County was very specific on the entrance location off of County <br /> Road 6. The location could not interfere with the property designated for future use by the <br /> Hockey Association. <br /> Bosma pointed out the proposed location would provide electricity to the site which is needed <br /> for a concession stand. Substantial income is derived from the concession stand at Bederwood. <br /> Chair Flint asked the length of road. <br /> Bosma said it would be at least 250'. <br /> Chair Flint pointed out the cost will be a major factor unless OBA has unlimited money. Both <br /> options for entrance should be investigated. There is a need for only one field now and a road <br /> could be developed with that objective. <br /> Carlson commented within a couple of years a second field will be needed because of the <br /> growing number of participants in OBA. <br /> 3 <br />