03-02-2017 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION March 2, 2017 four pickleball courts. The Commission agreed, noting Spooner Park was a quieter space, which may be more apt for an older crowd. It was mentioned that the LCRA could hold a pickleball tournament during Canadian Days. The City Administrator asked if the Commission wanted the pickleball courts to be dual purpose or solely for pickelball. The Commission agreed it would be best to have a dedicated space for pickleball, so residents wouldn’t have to adjust or switch the nets. Sullivan suggested hosting a pickleball event during the Ice Cream Social. The City Administrator reported there is a street reconstruction project proposed for Lake Shore Avenue and East Rose Place from Lake Street to Jackson Street. He explained there is a requirement to accommodate runoff in this area through the use of rain gardens. The City Administrator stated the City typically asks residents for permission to put rain gardens in the boulevard of their property, but due to limited resident interest, the City Engineer is proposing putting the rain garden at the east end of Nadeau Wildlife Park, and incorporating it with the proposed Savage Lake Public Access. He reasoned the reconstruction project was already out for bid, and since the public access was still unclear, the best option was to put the infiltration basin at the east end of the park and make it larger than shown to accommodate the requirement. Schletty asked how the park would be impacted. The City Administrator explained the horseshoe pit would need to be moved. Chair Miller agreed having the rain garden in the park would be the best option to allow for potential access to West Savage Lake. The City Administrator stated the infiltration basin would have to be larger than what is shown if only one was constructed. Ray made a motion to recommend the Council approve one larger infiltration basin at the east end of Nadeau Park. Darling seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. The City Administrator stated there were 41 applicants for the Parks and Recreation position, and using a point system, it was narrowed down to 14 candidates who each received a phone interview. He explained staff then narrowed it down to six applicants who will have in-person interviews on Tuesday, March 7th. He stated that if Commission members would like to participate in the interviews, they will need to come for the entire session in order to be involved in any candidate discussions. The City Administrator stated staff would be putting together information packets including applications, resumes, phone interview summaries, and written question answers. Chair Miller asked if the number of applicants was typical. The City Administrator noted it was rather high, and mentioned applicants had applied under both job titles which was interesting. REVIEW INTERVIEW PROCESS INFILTRATION PRACTICES: NADEAU WILDLIFE PARK SAVAGE LAKE ACCESS