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S.B. PRESENTATION BY MR. CRAIG CALLAN, MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL, <br />FIRST PITCH OF THE R USS MATT BASEBALL INVITATIONAL AT <br />DODGERTOWN <br />Craig Callan updated the Board on the chronologic events that led to the current status <br />of Dodgertown. He spoke about the hiring of personnel, upgrades to the facility, and the events <br />that will be held at Dodgertown. He shared his optimism over the RussMatt Invitational (60 <br />college and high school teams) coming to Dodgertown, the vision of Dodgertown becoming <br />diversified with a multi -sports complex, and how the events would bring visibility to <br />Dodgertown and generate revenue for the community. He conveyed that he would be sending <br />weekly schedules to the media. <br />After a brief discussion, Administrator Baird relayed that umpire training and evaluations <br />would also be held at Dodgertown. <br />In response to Commissioner Davis's inquiry, Mr. Callan stated that negotiations were <br />still in progress with the McCourt Los Angeles Dodgers, and until notified differently, the name <br />"Historic Dodgertown" will be used. <br />5.C. PRESENTATION BY KEN GRUDENS, INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST, ON THE <br />LAGOON GREENWAY PROJECT <br />Ken Grudens provided the Board with an update on the Lagoon Greenway partnership <br />project through a PowerPoint presentation (on file). His presentation included chronological <br />background, the purpose, goals, and construction costs of the greenway project. He also spoke <br />about the roles of the Indian River Land Trust and the County, the proposed timeline, and <br />funding. <br />3 <br />February 16, 2010 <br />