11-02-2017 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION November 2, 2017 reasoned the county hadn’t resurfaced Edgerton in 27 years and now was the opportunity to build the tunnel especially if the County would pay for half. Ray suggested moving number 12 down and moving 14 and 15 up on the list. Horwath suggested keeping number 12 in its spot because the lower shelter will need maintenance soon anyways. The City Adminsitrator stated the lower shelter is often rented to people from outside of Little Canada, and the Commission had suggested earlier they were focused on the needs of residents before other communities. Schletty suggested focusing on parking improvements at Pioneer before improving the space and further overburdening parking. The City Administrator mentioned the lower shelter does have the lower parking lot, but understood there are a lot of conflicting uses. The City Administrator asked if the Commission had any additional thoughts on Pioneer Park. Ray suggested leaving the project as is on the list, but understanding the budget only included playground enhancements. Horwath stated that wouldn’t be enough to make enhancements to the playground. He asked the Community Services Manager what the estimates were for Spooner Park. The Community Services Manager stated maintain the size would cost $100,000, and building anything larger would cost between $140,000 and $200,000. Ray made a motion to increase the Pioneer Park playground improvement estimate to $250,000. Horwath seconded the motion. Councilman Fischer said the parks master plan recommendations can be reviewed once complete, which would help formulate a decision as to what residents wanted to see for a playground. He explained budgeting additional money would show aspiration from the Commission regarding the future of the park. The motion was unanimously approved. The City Administrator summarized the changes to the prioritization. He stated the budgeted number for number three, Pioneer Park playground improvements would be increased to $250,000. The City Administrator stated number 6 would be removed from the list, until the Commission had more information on the status of the truck farm. He stated the Commission agreed with number 8 and 9, which were programmed by staff should stay on the list. The City Administrator explained number 14 and 15 would be moved above number 12. The Community Services Manager reported the concrete had been poured today and all the fence posts were in at Gilbertson Field. He explained the fence guard had been ordered, and the drinking fountain would be replaced next spring. OTHER BUSINESS