10-04-2018 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION October 4, 2018 The Community Services Manager stated one of the Commission’s non- programmed items was to run sewer and water to the Spooner Park lower shelter. He explained he thought the Commission had discussed this and decided not to pursue it, but wanted more information from the Commission. The Community Services Manager noted there was also a non-programmed item to replace the lower shelter and redo the concrete. The Commission agreed they wanted to pursue replacement of the shelter for $75,000 in lieu of adding sewer and water for $419,000. Abruzzese stated she would like to see bike racks be a priority as there is a need and they were fairly inexpensive compared to the larger projects being discussed. Chu asked about the Gervais Mill Park Garden. The Community Services Manager stated he needed to do some research to see where that cost estimate had come from and what it included. The Commission agreed this was still an important priority. Chair Miller stated the habitat restoration was an important priority to the Commission and especially to the residents living nearby. Chair Miller explained residents using the skate park had commented that the equipment was wearing and they would like to see some new features put in. The Community Services Manager stated the $20,000 budgeted for the skate park was most likely much lower than what would be needed. He said staff wanted to have someone look at the equipment, and also estimate how much new equipment would cost. Horwath noted it is one of the most utilized park features and suggested expanding or adding features, if possible. Ray asked if there was Wi-Fi in the parks. The Community Services Manager explained there was. The Community Services Manager stated he was hearing that the Commission’s priorities were: 1. Spooner Park Playground 2. Pioneer Park Playground 3. Gervais Mill Park Garden He stated the other priorities as mentioned would be discussed at future meetings. The Community Services Manager explained the Commission could begin discussing Habitat Restoration at Thunder Bay/Westwind Trail at the next few meetings. Chu suggested that the Commission continue working on the other priorities and gather cost estimates. Abruzzese asked that bike racks be included as a programmed priority, even if only a few could be added at a time. The Community Services Manager noted that he had researched bike racks and thought it could be a future scout project. The Community Services Manager reported he had a conflict with the November 1 meeting, and asked it be moved to Tuesday, October 30. Ray made a motion to move the November meeting to Tuesday, October RESCHEDULE NOVEMBER MEETING