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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR OR4N0 PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD ON MAY 6, 1996 <br /> (#2 - Youth Sports League Meeting - Continued} <br /> Ilse said she did not believe the individual organizations would relent their power over <br /> their particular organization but saw the focus as being on bulk mailings and information. <br /> McDermott commented that the school is handling such ca11s at this time, and it is not <br /> their function to do so. <br /> White again said he did not see the need for such a positian and noted that the soccer <br /> organization pays a small amount to the Minnesota Soccer League for administration. <br /> Flint asked him how fields were organized for saccer. White said a number of fields have <br /> been available over the years, and a coordinator of west suburban fields checks for current <br /> availability against the number of enrollees for scheduling. McMiilan asked White what <br /> happens when a member leaves the organization. White said there is on-going training <br /> and transitioning into different positions. Flint asked why this did not work with the <br /> softball organization? McMillan said the softball organization works through the district <br /> rather than as a separate organization. Wilson noted that the soccer representatives did <br /> show interest in strategizing with the other organizations. White said the soccer group has <br /> no problem with cancellations due to lack of fields. He noted there are new fields each <br /> year but conceded that the soccer organization has a much wider base. <br /> Wilson said Community Education presented the idea for a paid position and asked for a <br /> community steering group. Wilson said she felt the Park Commission should acknowledge <br /> it and assist in getting the group started. Ilse said volunteers were needed to aid the start <br /> up. Wilson said the Community Education person would coordinate the effort. <br /> McDermott noted that there were five cities involved. McMillan commented that the next <br /> meeting would consist of a smaller group with only 1-2 representatives from each <br /> organization. White said he felt the concern was being raised before there has been shown <br /> any need for such an office or position. Flint agreed with White that a broader community <br /> scope was needed. White noted the position would nat require a full-time person. <br /> McMillan commented that some groups were more organized than others. Wilson said <br /> this would enable the exchange of information and assistance amongst the organizations. <br /> The Park Commission designated Ilse, McMillan, and White to alternate as representatives <br /> to this community group. Flint said he saw it as a response to a request by Community <br /> Education to get more organizational involvement. <br /> Ilse noted new fields in Minnetonka Beach and Independence. <br /> Flint said he was asked at the meeting what other issues the Park Commissions have. He <br /> reported that it was important for the sports organizations to understand that the Park <br /> Commissions are involved with many other issues in addition to organized sports, such as <br /> open space and trails. He asked that this point be made at future meetings. <br /> 2 <br />