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CREC met April 26h. There were a number of items on the agenda, not the least of which was an update regarding Usher and Jimmie Foxx Fields. Leslie Krogman provided an update on a joint statement from the City and Schools related to the fields. While the joint communication states that the local baseball association will wait and see on the fields until mid-May, I believe that the decision has been made since then to wait longer so that the grass has more time to grow. The statement is as follows: We are happy to report that City and its project team are completing the work at Jimmie Foxx Field at Kauffman Park and George J Usher Field at Madison Park. In total, over $200,000 has been spent by the City on this improvement project which includes grading work which meets industry standards and increases drainage capabilities. Only seeding and top-dressing remain. Due to the heavy precipitation this spring, the germinating of grass will hopefully be taking place over the next 2-3 weeks. Please also know that the fields will be re- seeded in the fall after the playing season finishes to further benefit the stability of the surfaces. The Recreation Department will be monitoring the fields' condition on a regular basis. After discussion with LCBA members regarding the aforementioned seeding work and giving us the best opportunity for grass the germinate in the areas beyond the infield where such additional under-drainage was installed, the re-opening of the fields should occur on, or approximately on May 15'h, weather willing. As stated, that has been delayed. I also want to thank members of the administration who have worked very hard on what I think was a very difficult, politically wrought and with a lot of interested parties in what we have is a complex, unique system of doing this sort of thing in Lakewood in order to make a difference on these fields for our residents. Motion by President Litten, seconded by Vice President Kepple to receive and file. Discussion: Councilmember Bullock thanked everyone involved with the work to rehabilitate the fields and noted the importance of baseball to so many in the community. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. 10. Report from Vice President Kepple regarding the ADA Task Force meeting held April 26, 2022 (to be provided). Vice President Kepple provided the following report: The Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan Task Force met on Tuesday, April 26�h. 5