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MINUTES OF THE HAPK COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 1992 ATTENDANCE 7:06 P.M. The Park Commission met on the abov? date with the following members present: Acting Chairperson Alex vongries, Susan Wilson, Phi ^Bradley and Robert Howe I Is. Li I i McMiI Ian arrived at 7:28 p.m. Dick Flint arrived at 8:10 p.m. Sherokee Ilse arrived at 8:35 p.m. The following represented the City staff: John Gerhardson, Public Works Director; and Teri Naab, Recorder. (#1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vongries suggested changes to Page 3, Paragraph 5, and to Page 5, Paragraph 7. It was moved by WiIson, seconded by Howei!s, to approve the minutes of the November 2, 1992 Park Commission meeting as amended. Ayes 4, nays 0. (#2) ORONO BASEBALL ASSOCIATION Gary Larson, President of oBA, reported OBA has met with the Maple Plain Council on November 25th to present their Idea to use the baseball field adjacent to the "Town Team" field. He noted the presentation was received favorably. The next step will be to present it to the Maple Plain Park Commission. Bradley asked when the field could be expected to be cou.pieted for use. Larson stated, if approved, they would commence constructing the field In the spring and it would be ready for use In the 1994 season. He addea, OBA would like to move from Bederwood to the new site the dugouts, the concession stand, and the fence if it Is deemed cost effective. Wilson asked If Larson felt it feasible to accomplish the goals of the fund raiser and asked how much they needed for the project. Larson felt It was feasible a^'^ noted they would need approximately $20,000, Bradley asked if the one field In Maple Plain would handle the projected population needs. Larson explained one field can handle a 16 team league and currently they have 5 teams. Bradley asked if OBA is no longer pursuing the site across from the Orono High School. i