08-02-2017 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION August 2, 2017 stated although this was a heavy-handed solution, if the trail needed to be completed, eminent domain is a possibility. He noted this was not necessary at this point. Horwath questioned if the trail connection would be best completed all at one time. The City Administrator stated a plan would need to be put in place to judge when it should be done. He noted there were many options, and it may be a good time to talk to the County about how the trail could cross Edgerton, because maintenance on Edgerton was beginning to be discussed for the future. The City Administrator noted one possibility may be a tunnel underneath Edgerton. He explained he had mentioned to the County that the City would be interested in looking at options for the trail connection at Edgerton if it could correspond with future planned maintenance. Horwath said he would like to hear the County’s position on the trail. The City Administrator explained he would continue to talk to the County in regards to this opportunity. The City Administrator stated he would try to arrange to have the preliminary survey results in time for the September workshop. The Community Services Manager stated he would talk to SEH. Councilman Fischer asked if the money set aside for the Pioneer Park Play area improvements budgeted for this year would be rolled over to next year. The City Administrator stated staff would roll it over, but Council would have final say. Horwath suggested talking with the LCRA to look at additional sources of funding for the wow park at Pioneer Park. The City Administrator noted during Hotdog with a Deputy that many residents he spoke with questioned making the park a destination, and worried about neighborhood impact. Councilman Fischer encouraged the Commission to think big when considering opportunities and talking with the public. He noted the financing and plans could be discussed once an idea was in place. Chair Miller asked the City Administrator what small projects should be considered first. The City Administrator reminded the Commission the Spooner Park entrance signs were scheduled in 2019, and the Pioneer Park flagpole and lighting were not yet in the 5 year plan. The Community Services Manager reported the Ice Cream Social would go on as scheduled rain or shine on August 3. He noted in case of rain the backup location would be in the Little Canada Elementary School gym. The Community Services Manager reported the next Market Place Morning Talk topic is Techniques for Reducing Stress on August 9, 2017 at 9:30am. OTHER BUSINESS