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r 149 Park Superintendent Pasco Balzarini advised that the turf at 2nd Avenue and Bay Road has not yet been installed because of ground conditions. Commissioner William Hanley reported additional study on the re- novation of the building at Mezes Plaza. Recreation Director Alfred Morton reported that the city council had voted to cover the first base line and scorekeepers box at Hawes Park at an appr~imate cost of $10,000 ~d fue installation of lights for ~prox1mate1y $10,000. This item to be re~ved fr~ the agenda. Commissioner Alyn Beals advised that the recreation building adjacent to the swimming pool will be put out for bids March 8. Negotiations with the 4gers football team are progressing satisfactorily. Current Problem is a fence 6' tò 6~r hi~ that could be closed to prevent a view of the field within. MSC Maurice Schutz and Catherine Brennan that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend that the finds of the fence committee be made the official recommendation of this commission. A letter was read from E. R. Hoffman of Highlanders Little League, requesting permission to erect a building without cost to the city, for storage of equipment used at the games. Mr. Hoffman appeared before the commission describing the building as approximately 8'x 8' and 7' high. The building would be removed at the end of the season. Mr. Hoffman will meet with Pasco Balzarini and Alfred Morton to work out a'suitable arrangement. Mr. Hoffman inquired into the possibility of serving soft drinks and coffee at the games, with proceeds to go to the treasury of the Highlanders Little League. The commission discouraged this matter because of license requirements, county health requirements and necessity of advertizing for bids for concessions. ~ Chairm.an Irving Gold appointed the following nominating committee to prepare a slate of commission officers to be presented at the April 4 meeting: Mrs. Catherine Brennan, Chairman; Alyn Beals and Willi~ Hanley. MSC Maurice Schutz and William Hanley that a letter be written to the city manager that the Park and Recreation Commission go on record as favoring equalized holidays for all Park De.partment employees in keep- ing with the holiday schedule of other city employees. The feasibility of an answering service for the Park Department was discussed. This matter to be considered at budget time. MSC Alyn Belas and Louise Tornell that the meeting adjourn at 10:50 P.M. Louise Tornell, Secretary