THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

REFORT TO COUNCIL

July 17, 1991

TO:

FROM:

SUBJECT:

B.R. Kirk, City Administrator

K. Janna Taylor, Parks & Recreation Director

Netting - Thompson Park & McLean Park

(Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting June 25, 1991)

Recommendations :

1. That additional netting be erected at the main diamond
at McLean Park and at the Pony diamond at Thompson
Park at an estimated cost of $10,200.00.

2. That the monies for this project be taken from park

p.c.C. interest.

Background & Comments

I.

been confirmed by the league whe play at this

Diamond, (on Connaught

McLean Park Situation .

The Parke & Recreation Department hae received several _
calis this year from residents whose homes are adjacent to
the main diamond at McLean Park, complaining about foul
balls going into their front yarda. This. problem has also
diamond.

Thompson Park Situation

Once again the Parks & Recreation Department has received
numerous complaints from homeowners adjacent to the Pony
Avenue), about foul balls.

A few years ago additional fencing was erected at this
diamond as well as moving the home plate closer to the back
of the diamond. However, the problem seems to be still
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