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Dog Problem at Stewart Park
City Forrester Lynch reported on the dog problem at Stewart Park:
they molest the animals and fowl in the park, they are allowed to
run loose and molest the small children, picknickers and other
persons using the park, and they keep the grass of the park soiled.
He reported that the previous day two women had taken two dogs into
the park, allowed them to run loose, and the dogs chased a "Jesus"
donkey in the park pen up and down the fence, causing her to break
her neck on the fence. As a result, Mr. Lynch asked the Board to
consider banning dogs from Stewart Park entirely.
Discussion followed on the floor. i3
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Mrs. Brown commented that she believes that the Superintendent
should take whatever action is necessary to ban dogs from Stewart
Park because they have consistently been a nuisance to the animals
and fowl in the park, and they have also been a nuisance to the
children and other persons using the park
Resolution
' By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Maclnnes
RESOLVED, That Section 241.22,.. Dogs to be leashed
No dogs shall be permitted in thepark unless on a leash.
shall be stricken entirely and a new paragraph, Section 241.22,
Dogs to be prohibited inserted in its place. It shall read:
No dogs shall be permitted in the park.
Carried Unanimously
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ResponsibilityOf Dog_ Owners
Guy Van Benschoten; 110 W. Marshall Street, addressed the Board re-
garding the problem of unleashed and leashed dogs in Thompson Park
soiling the park so that children cannot play there, no one can walk
there, and hence the park cannot be used for the enjoyment of the
citizens. He asked the Board to think about enforcement of leash
slaws, or some sort of solution to the problem.
Resolution
1 By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, the problem of the use of Thompson Park by dogs be referred
'to the Public Buildings, Grounds and Parks•Commi.ttee.
Carried Unanimously
Complaint of GuyVanBenschoten re Dogs in Thompson Park By Comm. Schickl: Seconded by Comm. Ditzell 440
RESOLVED, that the complaint of Mr. Guy VanBenschoten with respect
to dogs in Thompson Park be referred to the Police Department and to
the SPCA for enforcement of the applicable dog control laws, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be requested to have
signs erected in Thompson Park to remind dog owners of their responsi-
bility with respect to dogs in parks.
Carried Unanimously
Lease of Ballfields and Certain hiista a ions at ass Park
By.Cpmm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Maclnnes
RESOLVED, That this Board of Public Works indicate its intention
to lease to the Ithaca Amateur Softball Association or other quasi
public organization, for the 1980 season,certain installations
at Cass. Park, including: three lighted softball fields, one lighted.
hardball field, three unlighted: softball fields, one concession
stand. In return, the said organization shall agree to provide the
City with certain services, such as: maintenance of said ball
fields and concession stand, and payment of light and power bills
for said ballfields and concession stand.
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Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Request for Funds.- Cass Park Account; Agreement with Ithaca Amateur
Softball Association�;J /gip
By Comm. Ditzell: Seconded by Comm. Brown //
:RESOLVED, That these items be referred back to committee for discussion
with representatives of the Youth Bureau, Buildings and the Common
Council representative to the Board.
Carried Unanimously
Ithaca Amateur Softball Association
Comm. Clevelan reporte that representatives of. the Ithaca Amateur.
Softball Association have presented a counter -proposal for the use of the
4101 softball fields and concession stand during the 1980 season..
Resolution•. /
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By Comm: Cleveland: Seconded
by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the Buildings and Grounds Committee be empowered to negotiate
with the Ithaca Amateur Softball` Association for a contract providing for
the I.A.S.A. use of the softball fields and the concession stand for the
1980 season, and to report this for approval by this Board at the April 23
meeting.
Carried Unanimously
IASA A&reemen_t
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That a document entitled, "Elements of an Agreement Between
the City of Ithaca and the Ithaca Amateur Softball Association" which
provides for the use of the Cass Park softball diamonds and concession
stand by I.A,S.A. for an annual payment of approximately $15,000, be
approved and referred to the City Attorney to be put in proper legal
form.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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.A vote on. the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Alderman Banfield read a letter from the IASA informing him that
Pyramid Softball. Association uses the Cass Park softball diamonds and
should be billed the user fee. The letter was referred to Robert Cutia
' for handling by John Doyle, inasmuch as the Youth Bureau is.responsible
for scheduling and collection of fees.
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Dredging of Lagoon
Mayor Bordoni informed the Board that he had received -:suggestions
from a number of people that the lagoon should be dredged while the
level of water is low.
Commissioner Cleveland said he had removed 25 carts from Cascadilla
Creek, but he reminded the Board that a year ago the matter was referred
to the Common Council suggesting the grocery stores be made responsible
for the carts; however, the item was referred to the Charter 4 Ordinance
Committee and, to date, nothing had come of it.
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Alderman Banfield was asked to take the matter to the Council once again.
Supt. Dingman commented that the Department is not budgeted for the
dredging of the lagoon; consequently there are no plans to do it. Mayor
Bordoni commented that it is something for the Board to think about in
the next budget process if it is something which should be done.
Dredging of Lagoon
Mayor Bordoni stated that he had a matter of unfinished business
that had been brought to the Board last month, that matter being
the dredging of the lagoon. Mr. Dingman had commented that his
Department was not budgeted for dredging the lagoon and consequently
there were no plans to do it. Mayor Bordoni felt that it was some-
thing for the Board to think about and if it is something that
needs to be done, that it be included in the next budgeting process.
He felt that the only way to arrive at an answer is to put a
recommendation into Committee and requested the name of the appro-
priate Committee. With weather conditions the way that they are
ar the present time, it would be unfortunate if the Department was
not able to take advantage of it. The lagoon has been dredged in
the past to a depth of�4or 5 feet. It is used by many of our senior
citizens and others and is a favorite spot for fishing and just
resting. It has served our community well over the years and the
Mayor felt that it would be a shame to let it get into poor condi-
tion.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel:
RESOLVED, That the
brought before the
Buildings, Grounds
and action.
Seconded by Comm. Maclnnes 4d1)1°
matter of dredging the lagoon which had been
Board last month, be referred to the Public.
and Parks Committee for further consideration
Carried Unanimously
Dredging of the Lagoon at Stewart Park
Comm. Schickel reported that the department has considered the request
for the dredging of the lagoon at Stewart Park as presented by the Mayor
and others at previous meetings. •The bottom of the lagoon has been
tested for frost penetration. The approximate 12:' frost layer has been
,judged inadequate to support any city -owned equipment which might operate.!
in there at this time. Dredging would best be accomplished by the use
of a drag linewhich can operate without entering the lagoon. It is
estimated that approximately $8,000 would be required. This money is
needed to provide for sufficient drag line rental and other costs to make
a significant improvement. No money hasbeen budgeted for this.
,.Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution )I7/Vv.
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Maclnnes
RESOLVED, That the problem of the dredging of the lagoon at Stewart Park
be referred to the Finance Committee and also the Planning Department to
see. if they could explore the possibility of grants for this project.
Carried Unanimously
Alderman Saccucci, first Ward Alderman, spoke for one of his constituents, Mr.
Angelo Paolangeli, and on behalf of other senior citizens, who asked the Board to
.dredge the lagoon at Stewart Park. To make the lagoon safe for fishing. Discussion
followed on the floor.
Resolution:
By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, that the request for dredging of the lagoon at Stewart Park be referred
to the Public Buildings, Grounds, and Parks Committee.
Carried
Dredging of Stewart Park Lagoon
Comm. Schickel reported that a proposal to dredge the Stewart Park lagoon was referred
to the department for an estimate. The department has determined that if $6,000 were
made available in the Stewart Park account, either prior to the end of this year or
;before January 9, 1981, it would be possible to remove approximately 3,500 cu. yds.
(from 2 to 4 feet) of silt from the lagoon in Stewart Park using a combination of
force account and hired equipment.
Rtesol uti on
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walsh
RESOLVED, That Supt.. Dingman is directed to provide for the dredging of Stewart Park
Lagoon, using force account and hired equipment up to $6,000 to be taken from the
1980 surplus.
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-_Carried Unanimously
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Tomp 'ins County 'Expo 'Association
Harold Mastell and Bob Johnston:: addressed the.
plans for the Tompkins County Exposition, and
the site of approximately 20 acres which they
City's Southwest Park.
Charles Barber spoke 'to;the Board in respect to the
Exposition.
.Resolution
By Comm., Schickel:. Seconded by Comm. Ditzell
RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County Expo Association be authorized to use
a portion of Southwest Park fora seven-month period for the purpose of
preparing the land and holding a:"Tompkins County Fair" under the follow-
ing terms:
a. That the Tompkins: County Expo Associationcarry liability
insurance in a'form satisfactory to the City Attorney which
wfhold the City harmless from any liability which may
arise from holding the fair, or from site preparation.
b. That the Tompkins. County Expo Association will clear the site
and maintain thesite at no cost to the City..
c. That this agreement shall be subject to regulations and
restrictions to.be'worked out between the Tompkins County
Expo. Association and, the Superintendent of Public Works.
d. That the Tompkins_ County Expo Association be allowed to
commence site preparation on this land immediately.
Board regarding proposed
presented a' map showing
wish to lease from the
finances of
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Discussion followed on the floor.
Amendment * 'to Resolution
.By Comm..Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ditzell
RESOLVED, That Item d include the addition, "after signing a properly,
executed lease."
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amendment 't'o Amended Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ditzell
RESOLVED, That Item d read as follows: That -the Tompkins County .Expo
Association be allowed to commence site preparation on this land
immediately after signing a license as worked out by the.. City Attorney.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (3) - Brown, Schickel, Ditzell
Nay (1) _ Walker
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Tompkins County Expo Association
Comm. Cleveland commented on a letter received from William Lange, Jr.,
Attorney -at -Law, which answers questions raised by the Planning Depart-
ment and by the Superintendent with respect to the use of Southwest Park
by the Tompkins County Expo Association. It appears, in general, that
Mr. Lange has indicated that a license by the Board of Public Works for
the Association's use of the site will be legal as long as it is
(1) short-term, and (.2) revocable. Mr. Lange also indicates that he
believes that the department is competent to determine whether an environ-
mental assessment was desirable. Based on this Mr. Dingman decided an
assessment was desirable.
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Resolution.
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That Item 6 m (Public Buildings, Grounds and Parks Committee)
be taken care of at this time. 4f
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Request from Louis R. Cataldo of Park Enterprises
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded
RESOLVED, That the request from Mr. Cataldo be referred to the Buildings
and Grounds Committee for report and recommendation. fa,v
Discussion followed on the floor. k ''''fri,
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Request to. Sell Beer :in Stewart Park
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the request from Louis Cataldo to sell beer from the
concession stand at Stewart Park, be denied.
City Attorney Shapiro reported he had been asked to look into the
legality of selling beer in the Park. He was unable to talk to the
ABC Boardas they were not available; the Police Chief and Dep. Chief
felt it would present a lot of problems; and Mr. Shapiro said he
personally felt thecity would be asking for a lot of trouble; there-
fore he recommended againstgranting the request. Mayor Bordoni
commented that he concurred with City Attorney Shapiro.
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A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Agreement with Bradley Judson
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the agreement with Bradley Judson which provides for
the operation of a boat concession at Stewart Park, be renewed for the
year 1980 on the same terms and conditions.
Discussion followed on the floor.•
A. vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
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Ithaca Amateur Softball Association
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the Ithaca Amateur Softball Association be authorized
to sell beer in Cass Park in the vicinity of Service Building E on
Friday, May 30, Saturday, May 31, and on Sunday, June 1, 1980 in.
connection with a softball tournament. The responsibility for obtain-
ing all necessary permits for the sale of alcoholic beverages remains
with the softball association. 0V
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes C4) - Brown, Cleveland, Walker, Schickel
Nay _(1) - Ditzell
Carried Unanimously
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Bill from Albanese Plumbing .&. Heating
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That a payment request from Albanese Plumbing & Heating for
services performed in the construction of the Cass Park Concession
stand, be approved in the amount of $2,100.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
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Carried Unanimously
Bill --Giordano Construction Company
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That a bill from Giordano Construction Company for the installa-
tion of screens on the concession stand at Cass Park, be approved in the
amount of $332. j
Discussion followed on the floor. I
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
I`nvoi:ce LaFrance .Equipment -Coiripany
By Comm. -Cleveland; Seconded by Comm. Walker.
RESOLVED, That an invoice from LaFrance Equipment Company which pro-
, vides for the installation of a fire system in the concession at Cass
Park ballfi:e.lds, beapproved in the amount of $1,194.
Carried Unanimously
Alderman Tanfield requested an accounting of money spent.. Mr. Dougherty
agreed to provide figures,
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Letter
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Letter from Robert Boothroyd, Jr.
Mayor Bordoni referred to a letter from Mr. Boothroyd, in the capacity
of President of Ithaca Youth Hockey Association, addressed to Supt.
Dingman, and turned the letter over to the Public Buildings, Public
Grounds and Parks Committee. x/31%0°
Cass Park Dasher Boards
Comm. Schickel reported that Alderman Boothroyd has requested that the
' existing dasher boards at Cass Park be donated to the Ithaca Youth
Hockey Association for their use. The City Engineer has checked with
the contractorwho agrees that he has no use for them.
Resolution 04/fe
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the existing dasher boards at Cass Park hockey rink be
donated to the Ithaca Youth Hockey Association on the following
conditions:
1, That the Hockey -Association agrees. to remove them from the •
site as -soon as they have. been made available by the
contractor.
2. That the Association accept them on an "as is" basis without
any recourse to the City.
3.. That the dasher boards will not be reinstalled on any publicly
'maintained property within the City.
•Discussi.on followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
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Bill - Holmsten Ice Rinks, Inc..' Dasher Boards at Cass Park
; By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by .Comm. Varricchio o/ f D
RESOLVED, That the invoice from Holmsten Ice Rinks, Inc. for services
in connection with the dasher boards at Cass Park be approved in the.
amount of $69,869.25..
Carried Unanimously
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Stewart Park 'Concession
Comm. Schickel reported that concessionaire Lou Cataldo has requested
a two-year extension of his Stewart Park concession on the same terms
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Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That Mr. Cataldo's request be referred to the Buildings and
Grounds Committee.
Carried Unanimously
Concess'ibn: at Stewart' Park
Comm. Cleveland reported that the Board of Public Works,. -.at its April
11, 19.79 meeting, approved a concession to Louis .Cataldo for the
operation of the food concession at Stewart Park for the season o•f 1979
at a.total fee of $1,.4.00. At a subsequent meeting on August 8, 1979,
thee Board of Public Works approved an extension of.Mr. Cataldo's.
-concession on• the same terms and conditions for thb' 1980 season. Mr.
Cataldo has now- requested th.at-the Board of Public. Works extend his
concession under the same terms and conditions.for'the 1981 and 1982
season.
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By'. Comm. Cleveland: Sec
onded by Comm. Varricchio
RESOLVED, That the -operation of the. food concession• at Stewart Park
granted to Louis Cataldo on the llth. day of April 1979 and extended
liy this Board on the 14th. day of September 1979,, Be further extended
for the years 1981 and 1982 under the same terms and conditions as
now exist.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on. the' resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (4) -, Brown, Varricchio, Walker, Walsh
Nay . (1) Cleveland
Carried
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—'Cinderella Softball Fields
Alderman Banfield asked that the matter of making space available for
Cinderella Softball fields be referred to the Public. Buildings, •
Grounds and Parks Committee. He stated that there are approximately
270 girls who would like to play softball and that there should be
some way to provide a place for these girls. Because of increased
traffic due to the Tops Store and lack of interest from the motel
owner, the Titus Flats area can no longer be used for the Cinderella
leagues.
Discussion continued on ways and means to provide space for the
Cinderella softball games. Comm. Brown suggested that perhaps the
Youth Bureau or the Board could schedule the use of the fields at
Cass Park on an equitable basis for girls and boys until a capital
project can be set up to cover additional fields.
Resolution 70 / �d
By Comm. Brown: Seconded by Comm. Walsh
RESOLVED, That the Parks Committee of the Department of Public Works
work with the Youth Bureau. in trying to find an interim solution for
scheduling the Cinderella games with the Kiwanis games.
Carried Unanimously
Resolution
By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the proposal for the construction of improvements or
additions of needed playing fields for Cinderella softball, in the
amount of $43,000, be placed on the 1980 Capital Project list for
processing through the Capital Review Committee for consideration
• in 1981.
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'West Hill Park
Mayor Bordoni reported that he had received a communication from Mr.
Laurence' MacDaniels, donor of the West Hill.Park, in which_ he requested
that the park be re -named the Frances MacDaniels Park in honor of Mrs.
MacDaniels.
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Resolution
By Comm. . Schickel ; Seconded by -Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the West Hill Park be re -named the "Frances MacDaniels
Park," and that the City Clerk notify all city boards and officers
that the former West Hill Park should henceforth be designated in all
city records the "Frances MacDaniels Park," and that a copy of the
notice be mailed to Mr. and Mrs. MacDaniels.
Carried Unanimously
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Cascadi1f Boat Club - Jan Rogowicz, 1011 Irish Settlement, Dryden, New York.
Mr. Rogowicz is requesting the use of the North Bay for the Cascadilla Boat Club.
The north bay has been used previously by the Cascadilla Boat Club in 1978, 1979,
and 1980, and further request use of 1981. Rogowicz read the following letter:
November 12, T980
Robert 0. Dingman, Superintendent
Department of Public Works
City Hall
Ithaca, NY 14850
Mr. Dingman,
I want to express the appreciation of the Cascadilla Boat Club membersfor the
use of the old Cascadilla Boathouse in Stewart Park during 1980. Without your
support and the approval of the Board of Public Works our program of rowing train-
ing for local people would not exist.
We respectfully request your continued permission for use of the boathouse through
1981.
Our membership has grown to over seventy. Our recent first newsletter and fund
raising effort was mailed to over two hundred. We are proud to sponsor crew as a
club sport for Ithaca High School funded totally by the CBC members through gifts,
fund raising events, and modest dues. In 1980 our members represented Ithaca in
regattas in Boston, Philadelphia, Ottawa, and Welland, Ontario. Fourteen of our
members participated in the popular Empire State Games in Syracuse where they won
five medals.
We exist primarily to provide the people of the Ithaca area with an opportunity to
learn how to row in shells. Since our founding in 1977 we have become an IRS 501
(c) (3) not-for-profit tax exempt educational organization. This status has now
also been recognized by the New York State Tax Division and the United States
Postal Service.
Our growth has been encouraging and we now must ask for an opportunity to discuss
with you, a designee, or a committee of the Board of Public Works our desire to (1)
begin contributing to the maintenance of the boathouse and (2) our genuine need for
additional space for boat storage. We recognize our dependence on this facility and
want to become more active in ensuring its availability. Our interest in additional
space centers on the south bay of the boathouse which is now used as a shop.
Thank you and the Board of Public Works again for your interest and generous support.
Sincerely, IaI �D
Jan C. Rogowicz
President
Mr. Dingman will set up a future meeting with Mr. Rogowicz and staff to further •
discuss this. matter..
Stewart Park - Change Section 241.22 to prohibit dogs in park 1 .11
Cass Park - Lease of ballfields and other installations to Ithaca Amateur
Softball Assoc. or other public organization for 1980 season 2
Stewart Park - Dredging of Lagoon -Not budgeted -Suggested it for next budget process 3
Cass Park - Request -Youth Bureau Board for reinstatement of bus service (See Transit-pg.3)
Southwest Park - Tompkins Co. Expo Assoc. authorization to lease land for Fair 4
Stewart Park - Louis R. Cataldo request to sell beer at park 5
Stewart Park - Boat Concession renewed 1980 with Bradley Judson 6
Thompson Park - Problem of unleashed and leashed dogs la
Cass Park - IASA authorization to sell beer (5/30-6/1/80) 7
Cass Park - IASA-Spectator Liability Policy accepted by BPW (See BPW - pg. 7)
Cass Park Concession Stand - Request for payment - Albanese Plumbing & Heating 8
Cass Park - Dasher Boards donated to Ithaca Youth Hockey Assoc. 9
Stewart Park - Food Concession - Lou Cataldo request for 2 -yr. extension 10
Cass Park Concession Stand - Request for payment - Giordano Construction Co. 8
" " " 1 " " " - LaFrance Equipment Co. 8
Cass Park - Dasher Boards - Request for payment - Holmsten Ice Rinks, Inc. 9
Cass Park - Cinderella Softball Fields -Consideration of Capital Project to
construct fields; DPW to try to find interim solution for scheduling games 10
(See also - Bids - pg. 17)
West Hill Park - Re -named "Frances MacDaniels Park" 11
Cascadilla Boat Club - Request use of Boathouse in Stewart Park for 1981 and
request for additional spacefor boat storage 12