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MINUTES <br />PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION <br />June 7, 2017 <br />Council and the City Administrator attend many Night to Unite events and <br />the Commission could join in. Chair Miller said it would also be good to <br />use social media to get the word out. Kost stated he would prepare a draft <br />survey for the next meeting so that he would have time to finalize the <br />survey before it went live about a week before Canadian Days. <br /> <br />Kost suggested opening up the meeting to a round robin to discuss the <br />Commission’s ideas and comments on current and future park needs. <br /> <br />Horwath stated his vision for the wow park, is to create a theme, <br />potentially something like voyageur, to represent the community’s history, <br />and work it into Pioneer Park. He also proposed a green fitness idea to put <br />more of an emphasis on nature. Horwath also noted that an adult park <br />structure like a ninja warrior course, due to its popularity, could be an <br />interesting attraction. He stressed that he wanted Little Canada to be more <br />than a drive through city, and by creating a destination like a wow factor <br />in Pioneer Park would be a good first step. Horwath also pointed out <br />future park structures need more ADA accessibility. <br /> <br />Darling stated the best park area in Little Canada, from her perspective, is <br />the Firefighter’s Historical Trail. She noted its quiet, reflective atmosphere <br />was something that Little Canada could use more of, or expand on. <br />Darling suggested adding additional benches, and tables to allow for <br />spaces to write or read. She agreed green exercise is popular right now. <br /> <br />Ray stated Pioneer Park covers a large amount of space, and the pavilion <br />is rather small in comparison. He suggested creating an additional park <br />shelter, much like the one at Spooner Park, near the parking lot at Pioneer <br />Park. Chu reminded the Commission that if more park features are brought <br />to Pioneer, it may be necessary to add additional parking. Schletty asked <br />the Commission if their vision was to attract Little Canada residents to the <br />park, or to be a regional attraction. He noted that Centerville is a major <br />thoroughfare and a wow factor park would likely attract a regional <br />audience. Kost asked if Centerville Road was a county road. The City <br />Administrator noted it was. <br /> <br />Schletty stated he wanted to hear more opportunities related to biking. He <br />explained trails in Little Canada are something the City should be proud <br />of, but many busy streets bisect the City creating a challenge. Schletty <br />indicated he would like to see better bikeability within the City. Horwath <br />commented the City feels segmented. Schletty noted Little Canada is very <br />close to the Gateway Trail, and more connections to the trail would be <br />great. Horwath stated that the Thunder Bay Trail currently ends very <br />abruptly due to property challenges, but this has created an awkward dead <br />zone. He would like to see more opportunities regarding how this trail <br />could be connected to Pioneer and Spooner Park. Kost stated biking has