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Sections of astro turf could be placed temporarily under bleachers

and picnic tables to prevent weed growth.

Comment: Will not be doing. This is a rather expensive and not
necessarily permanent solution.

3. Soil cement, interlock paving blocks, concrete or asphalt pads
could be poured to permanently exclude weeds.

Comment: As indicated in the earlier recommendation, we are using
reck dust initially. However, if this is found unsatis—
factory, we will investigate the possibility of using such
material as concrete, asphalt pads, etc.

Dykes

The responsibility of the dykes is under the jurisdiction of the Works
Department. The Committee again recommends that the Public Works
Committee look into the suggested methods for control.

insect Pests

Recommendations:

1. Leatherjacket or Crane Fly (Tipula Paludosa)

Comment: Presently we are doing nothing for this problem.
However, the Parks Superintendent is investigating
a "new bacteria" whichis apparently new on the market.
We will be investigating different possibilities for
control.

2. -Spruce Aphid

Comment: The use of Insecticidal Soap will be experimented with.
We will also be monitoring this problem on a continuous
basis.

The Committee was pleased with the report: and are positive that with

the action the Parks Department will be taking in regard to the

recommendations, we will have improved conditions in the various areas

of turf management. The results of adopting the new practices will

naturally take time to show any visible changes. However, we are con-—

fident that, in time, we will have a strong and good management program.
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c.c. B.R. Kirk, City Administrator
Fred Peters, P.Eng., city Engineer
. Bram Hoogendoorn, Parks Superintendent

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