09-07-2017 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION September 7, 2017 statement, in which lifestyle was changed to community. The statement reads: Little Canada’s Park System supports the principles of active living and recognizes that parks, recreation, and trails are key components to an active and healthy community. The fourth statement was tabled for further discussion. Springer reported the next steps of the plan involved individual listening sessions with each of the Commission members, and group listening sessions with the LCRA and two other yet to-be determined groups. Once this was completed, she stated, SEH would finalize the needs assessment. Springer explained there were more community engagement components as well including a pop-up event at Rondeau Park to hear from different populations including the youth. Springer asked if anyone knew a Hmong community member that could connect the Hmong population with SEH to hear their input for the plan. Horwath suggested former Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Kong Vang. Chu suggested schools also be asked for their input. Horwath noted there are quite a few upcoming events at Little Canada Elementary School that might be able to accommodate some kind of engagement session. The Community Services Manager stated he would look at the schedule of events and see if there was something that would work to gather youth input. Springer stated she would coordinate with The Community Services Manager for further youth input. The Community Services Manager reported the Gilbertson Field Maintenance will begin soon and the LCRA has graciously offered to fund the updates and maintenance. He explained two quotes were received for the fencing and the City decided to choose the black vinyl for $25,875. The Community Services Manager stated the LCRA asked to have a crown backstop instead of one that goes straight up. He noted this would cost $1600, but was already included in the quote. The Community Services Manager explained a fence guard was also being put in for $2500. He noted this would protect the fencing and allow for more efficient maintenance. The Community Services Manager stated the City had only received one bid on the concrete so far, and they were looking for a couple more to compare the price. The first quote was about $14,000. The Community Services Manager reported Frattalone would be doing the field repair for $2500, which was the lowest bid. Horwath asked if a conduit would be put in under the pitching mound to allow for electricity for a pitching machine. The Community Services Manager explained a conduit would be placed, but he wasn’t sure about the electricity. He noted a drinking fountain will also be replaced for about $3000 - $4000. The GILBERTSON FIELD UPDATE