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MAY 12, 1983 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT 890K: 5�3 GIFFORD PARK Attended Dodger baseball game with Larry Staley - Dodgers donating $1,000 to Gifford Park. Larry Staley reported he has been trying to establish leagues and get sponsors. They now have 10 sponsors for the summer program. They are trying to have all fees paid by the sponsors so that none of the participants will have to pay anything. Chairman Bird talked to Terry Reynolds about donating additional equipment, and he said they would. He also said when we get ready to put in an irrigation system, they will try and help. They are going to try and play their league games on the field in its present condition, as opposed to playing them elsewhere. The Gifford representative feels the County is dragging their feet regarding improvements at the Gifford Park. Tennis Courts were requested in 1978, and have not been done yet. She said they are pleased with the things that have been done, but would like more capital improvements made in their park now. DONALD MAC DONALD PARK George Schum made an inspection 5/12/83. People have been dumping domestic animals in the park. The flush tank in the women's bathroom has been ripped out. There is a group of vandals driving around there on Saturday nights between 8pm and Midnight. Ralph VanHouk leaves 5/19/83, and George will pursue the request regarding a security gate with his replacement. The progress that has been made there has been largely due to George Schum's efforts. DALE WIMBROW PARK Don Finney, Engineering department, showed a copy of the proposed design for paving the area, and placing of a culvert under the existing erosion area. This area is being given top priority on their work schedule. The project should be completed by early summer. BLUE CYPRESS LAKE The dock is floating, but not finished yet. They need to install bumpers and cleats, and then realign the dock. Culverts are in and the road widened with curbing. City has an old road grader they are possibly going to dispose of. Suggested that we might want to obtain the grader and place it at Blue Cypress for interim grading. Middleton used to be a road grader operator. ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT MEETING RE: RECLASSIFICATION OF MARSH AREA Susan Wilson said SJRWMD is going to hold a local meeting on May 31, 1983; the place and time is not definite yet. They will also be having a meeting in Melbourne. The local meeting will be for discussion about the designation of the management area; the Fellsmere Grade item was placed on a later agenda by the SJRWMD so Susan did not know when this would be discussed. SEBASTIAN RIVER STATE PARK Talked to Nay Landrum in Tallahassee, and was advised they are going to spend several thousand dollars on improvements to the South side of the park. Discussed nature trail to be undertaken by the Audubon Society and School Board. Discussed Boat ramp around Wabasso bridge area.