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STAFF REPORT TO: Parks & Recreation Commission FROM: Bryce Shearen, Parks & Recreation/Community Services Manager DATE: March 29, 2018 RE: Pioneer Park Trail Improvements Update Staff met with the City Engineer to discuss trail replacement work that was scheduled to be done this summer in Pioneer Park. The attached document shows the sections of trail that were scheduled to be repaired. There are some challenges to complete the section of trail to the east of the pavilion. Large heavy trucks and equipment are needed in order to do the work. Both the pedestrian bridge to the east and paver stones that surround the pavilion to west does not allow a viable way to get to that section of trail. An alternative route was discussed, driving along the edge (warning track) of one or two fields. Damage to the turf, irrigation, fencing, and fields seemed very likely. This would affect the programming that occurs at the park and possible put a couple fields out of service for the season. There has also been some discussions on renovating, replacing, or keeping the pavilion as is, which might play a part in acceptable route for construction equipment. The section of trail abutting the playground was also scheduled to be repaired. It was discussed that with the conversations the Commission has had and are currently having about Pioneer Park and the playground, that footprint may change in the near future. It did not make sense to replace a section of trail and then change it in the near future. After closer review, it was determined that work should be delayed until a more comprehensive plan has been made on the future of Pioneer Park. Public Works will make small scale repairs to get the trails by for now. More information to come on this as the Parks Master Plan is completed and forward progress can begin on the priorities outlined in the plan.