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• Special Meeting 2/21/79 5 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - The Administrator informed the Commission of a request from the Director. of Parks & Recreation for lighting the field behind the South Side Civic Center and other items needed to get the field in condition for playing because there are not enough ball fields. The cost for lighting, clay, sand, port-o-cans, bulbs and meter loop would be approximately $4,500.00. The Administrator asked that the Commission allow the work to be begun and ratify the expenditure at the next regular meeting. There was a general discussion regarding all the ball facilities; the cost for a meter loop; a possible ball field at Sylvan Beach; and response for adjoining cities for a joint participation. Motion by Commissioner Simons, seconded by Commissioner Tomerlin to authorize the Administrator and Director of Parks & Recreation to proceed with the necessary work for lighting the ballfield behind the South Side Civic Center at an approximate cost of $4,500.00, to be ratified at the next regular meeting. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Tomerlin, Cline, and Simons. NAYS: None. The Administrator reminded the Commission of the Special Meeting to be held at 7:30 P.M., on February 24, 1979, to canvass the results of the bond election; and asked for a brief executive session regarding real estate. + + + 11. COUNCIL ACTION - Commissioner Cline stated that a request had been received to open "F" Street between 4th and 5th Streets. After a brief discussion, the Administrator stated that he would check with the Fire Department and Public Works for their recom- mendations on the opening of "F" Street between 4th and 5th Streets. + + + • :7