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• a neighborhood park to residents in this neighborhood and that there is a value in <br />providing quality recreational facilities and opportunities to residents in that part of <br />the City. Several years ago, the City budgeted $67,000.00 in the Park C.LP. for <br />the purpose of playground improvements. <br />Greg Schaefer concluded his introduction by introducing Carol Kriegler, Parks and <br />Recreation Director. Carol then gave a brief presentation outlining each of the <br />following proposed improvements: <br />A. Children's play equipment located on the west side of the grounds. A series of <br />upper body play events contained in a 40'x 50' area. Includes edging, and <br />ground cover of pea gravel and rubber protective surfacing. <br />B. Improved baseball infields. Includes construction of a "skinned" infield in the N.E. <br />corner. <br />C. Construction of a new hard court play surface. Located just north of the new <br />parking lot on the east side of the school, the hardcourt would be color-coated <br />and included basketball standards. Basketball play would be limited to this <br />area as existing standards would be removed. Basketball play would be <br />limited to one location for increased visibility and easier patrol. <br />• D. Installation of swing set. Swings to be located just east of the existing play <br />equipment. Includes edging and ground cover of pea gravel and rubber protective <br />surfacing. <br />E. Misc. site amenities. Includes the installation of park benches and waste receptacles. <br />F. Landscaping. Tree planting might be considered desirable and provide a buffer <br />for neighboring homes. <br />G. Signage. The placements of signs indicating playground hours, rules and regulations <br />is recommended. <br />In response to the presentation, the following comments, questions and concerns were <br />raised: <br />Will taxes be going up as a result of this project? Response was that money has <br />already been set aside in the park C.I.P. for this project. <br />Several individuals indicated an interest in basketball opportunities. There was an <br />expressed interest in "full-court" opportunities as well as an expressed concern <br />for potential nuisances related to "full-court". Although no court configuration has <br />. yet been determined, it was communicated that discussion with the Commission <br />