03-22-2018 Parks & Rec Commission Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION March 22, 2018 stated studying the improvements was the main goal, but artificial turf, the pavilion, and the water feature would also be part of that process. Darling suggested adding a historical theme be included with studying the improvements. Kost suggested all of the Pioneer Park improvements listed be included with the first Pioneer Park priority to study improvements. He stated they could be listed as priority 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, and 3f. It was noted this would be a short term priority, but a high cost and effort project. The City Administrator asked that the new parcel be included as a Pioneer Park priority. Mayor Keis asked if there was any low hanging fruit opportunities for the Pioneer Park project. Darling explained there was invested interested in the Pioneer Park project and it would be important to show that the City is listening to residents by showing progress. Kost suggested they focus on the playground improvements first since the Community Services Manager had contacted several companies about bids. Councilman Fischer stated a moveable playground would be important in case the feasibility studies showed a better location. The City Administrator noted the Pioneer Park playground was currently in the 2019 budget and the Spooner Park Playground was in the 2018 budget. He stated he wanted to feel confident in the sequence of the phased projects. Implement improvements at Spooner Park Update the playground Short – Time Frame High – Impact High – Effort/Cost Implement improvements at Spooner Park Update the sand volleyball court Short – Time Frame Medium – Impact Low – Effort/Cost Implement improvements at Spooner Park Improve universal access throughout the park Short – Time Frame High – Impact High – Effort/Cost The Community Services Manager stated $129,000 was budgeted for the Spooner Park playground in 2018 and he was receiving estimates of about $150,000. He explained the Commission had considered keeping the current container but the current container had some challenges, such as grade issues, abnormal shape reducing playable area, but it was in good shape and there would not be any additional cost to have it rebuilt. He also explained that with the current grade issues sand often washes out after major rain falls. The Community Services Manager stated the sand volleyball court should be redone at the same time as the playground to limit the time the surrounding area is dug up. He noted timing was also important due to Canadian Days festivities. Kost suggested the new playground be constructed right after Canadian Days. Springer suggested the project be advertised at Canadian Days. The City Administrator suggested the money for the Pioneer Park playground be used for