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Home My WebLink About07-13-2010 PRC 07 Neighborhood MeetingsCity of Hastings Parks & Recreation th 920 W 10 St, Hastings MN 55033 Ph: (651) 480-6175 Fax: (651) 437-5396 Web: www.ci.hastings.mn.us “Creating Community Through People, Parks, and Programs” Date: 7/8/2010 To: Parks and Recreation Commission From: Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director Subject: Neighborhood Meetings There were two neighborhood meetings held – one at Wallin Park on June 17 and one at Lions Park on June 23. The Wallin Park meeting was lightly attended due to severe weather rolling into Hastings, but the people that did attend were very appreciative and supportive of their neighborhood park. City representation at this meeting included Council Member Schultz, PRC Member Rohloff, Parks Maintenance Supervisor Likes and me. I have also included emails from the neighborhood residents who could not be in attendance. From the conversation with residents and supporting emails, it seems this neighborhood likes the current character of the neighborhood park and does not wish for major changes that would impede on the neighborhood park feel, character, and opportunity for formal/informal play. The neighborhood park meeting at Lions Park was very well attended by residents and Council Members Slavik, Balsanek, and Nelson. In addition, PRC Chair Schommer, PRC Member Rohloff, Parks Maintenance Supervisor Likes and myself were in attendance. The local neighborhood shared similar concerns as the Wallin Park neighborhood for the character and opportunity for informal play. There are some emails included that were received from Lions Park neighborhood residents as well. I am seeking direction from the Parks and Recreation Commission on the following:  Do we proceed with any modifications to the existing ball fields?  If no, what possibly could be the next move to satisfy the local youth baseball organizations?  If yes, what modifications are permissible and how do we communicate any modifications to the local neighborhoods? Thank you! Civic ArenaAquatic CenterYouth First th 2801 Red Wing Blvd.901 Maple Street920 W 10 Street Ph: (651) 480-6195 Ph: (651) 480-2392 Ph: (651) 480-6182 Fax: (651) 437-4940 Fax: (651) 437-5396 Fax: (651) 437-5396